A dominant college basketball player who won multiple awards, including the Big East Player of the Year, and had a brief NBA career.
Luke Harangody is a name that resonates with college basketball enthusiasts, known for being the only men's player in the history of the Big East Conference to average 20 points and 10 rebounds per game in conference play for his career. This remarkable feat earned him the 2008 Big East Player of the Year award, and a spot on the 2008 Associated Press All-America team.
Growing up in Schererville, Indiana, Harangody was born into a athletic family. His father, a former Indiana University football player, instilled in him a competitive spirit from a young age. Harangody's sibling rivalry with his brother Ty, 20 months older, was intense, and their one-on-one basketball games would often end in fistfights. Their father had to ban them from the backyard court due to the frequent altercations.
Harangody's college career at the University of Notre Dame was nothing short of spectacular. He became the first Notre Dame men's player to be a three-time first-team All-Big East selection, and the first men's player to lead the conference in both scoring and rebounding in consecutive seasons (2008 and 2009). During his senior year, he was named to the second team on the Associated Press All-America team.
Harangody's impressive stats and accolades earned him consideration for the 2009 NBA draft, but he withdrew his name to return to Notre Dame for his senior season. This decision paid off, as he ended his Notre Dame career as the only player to have over 2000 points and 1000 rebounds.
After college, Harangody went on to play professionally, last playing for Divina Seguros Joventut of the Spanish Liga ACB. Although he didn't achieve the same level of success in the pros as he did in college, his impact on the game is still remembered and revered.
Luke Harangody's legacy in college basketball is undeniable. He set the bar high for future generations of players, and his name is still mentioned in conversations about the greatest players in Big East history. Harangody's achievements serve as a testament to his hard work, dedication, and competitive spirit.
In the end, Luke Harangody's impact on college basketball is a testament to his own mantra: "To beat him, I'd go all out, all the time."
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