Jan. 22, 2009
BEAR FACTS Archive
Josh Lomers
Men's Basketball
Junior, Center
When did you start playing your sport?
My 6th grade year, I had asthma before that so I couldn't play.
Who has had the greatest impact on your career?
My mom. She got me started and involved.
Favorite sport other than your own?
I enjoy watching rugby, but I don't understand all the rules.
What is your nickname on the team and why?
J-Lo is about the only nickname that I have just a play on my name and the guys think it is funny.
After meeting Coach Drew, what was your first thought?
He is a very happy human being.
Do you have a pre-game ritual, if so what is it?
Not really, I relax and try not to talk to too many people.
What is the biggest challenge you have had to overcome?
Asthma is probably my biggest challenge on the court. I still deal with that everyday of my life.
What opposing schools do you most look forward to competing against ?
Texas Tech, I have always played well against them and I match-up well against them.
Who is your biggest fan?
My parents
What's the most important thing you've learned as a Baylor athlete?
How to be cool, calm and collected in all situations and just to keep my head level.
What song is stuck in your head right now?
Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah
What is your favorite T.V. show?
House or NCIS
Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you.
I really like Disney movies, like all the old ones before Toy Story. Like Fantasia as a child I loved that.
What is your dream job?
Cleaning my house for a living, but ideally after college I will get a human resource management job.
Biggest superstition?
I am not really a superstitious person.
Biggest fear?
Outliving everybody that I love and having to live without them.
Least favorite food?
Squash of any kind
Best movie you've seen?
WALL-E
Best opposing Big 12 fans?
In the Big 12, it's probably A&M, they are really good as long their team is playing well.
Movies or TV?
Movie
MTV or ESPN?
Neither, USA or TNT
Penland or Memorial?
Penland for sure, they have more variety.
Compiled by Sean Doerre, Athletic Media Relations student assistant
