Oct. 12, 2015
Freshman guard Joe Toye joined the Commodores this summer after averaging 18.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.0 steals, and 1.5 blocks as a senior at Whitney Young High School in Chicago, where he was named as a First-Team All-City selection.
Toye recently sat down and answered a few questions from vucommodores.com about his life on and off the court.
Favorite NBA team: Chicago Bulls
The one NBA player you wished was your teammate: Lebron
Age I picked up a basketball: 11 or 12
I picked my jersey number because: My sister is also wearing 2
When I was a kid I tried to be like: Usain Bolt
A few words that describe the way I play basketball: Tough
What I need to improve on to be a better player: My skill set and being a leader
The thing that impresses me most about Coach Stallings: Fair coach who knows the X’s and O’s well
Favorite part about playing at Memorial Gym: Great environment
Favorite sport other than basketball: Track and Field
Favorite musical performer: Chance the Rapper
Favorite movie: Dark Knight
Nobody can believe I watch this TV show: Scandal
Favorite Internet Site: BallisLife
Dream Date: Rihanna
My basketball “dream team” would be: Lebron, Jordan, KD, Kareem, Magic
The best tasting food I can make: Mac and cheese
Favorite athlete to watch in another sport: Neymar
Talent I’d most like to have: Soccer
Favorite thing to do away from basketball:
I’m as good as anyone at: Basketball
One thing my hometown is famous for: Pizza
Favorite aspect of Nashville: Weather
The person I’d love to trade places with for a day: Jordan
What I would do if I won the lottery: Start a non-violence program in Chicago
Ultimate vacation destination: Hawaii
The person(s) I admire most: My parents
Career goal (outside of basketball) Real estate business
The best advice I’ve received (and who gave it to you): Be yourself (my parents)
The most famous person(s) I’ve met: James Siakam
Biggest influence in my life: My Dad
Most important thing I’ve learned since coming to Vanderbilt: Manage your time well
My advice to young people is: Don’t let negative influences in your life
I chose to attend Vanderbilt over these schools: Iowa, Memphis, Creighton, Bradley, UIC, Missouri
Who do you follow on Twitter? My teammates
