Luke Harangody
A bruising, relentless college basketball force who rewrote the Notre Dame and Big East record books with sheer will.
Born 1988 (age 38)·American basketball player·Birthday: January 2·Millennials
Biography
Luke Harangody didn't look like a modern basketball star, but on the court for Notre Dame, he was an unstoppable engine. With a burly frame and a motor that never quit, 'Gody battered his way to becoming the heart of the Fighting Irish. He owned the paint in the brutal Big East Conference, muscling in rebounds and scoring with an array of crafty post moves. His career stat line—a unique conference record of averaging 20 points and 10 rebounds in league play—speaks to his consistent dominance. Named Big East Player of the Year in 2008, he left South Bend as one of the most productive players in the program's history. His professional journey took him across Europe, where his blue-collar game found a lasting home.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Luke was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Luke Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Luke's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- The only men's player in Big East Conference history to average 20+ points and 10+ rebounds per game in conference play for his career.
- Named the Big East Player of the Year in 2008.
- A three-time First-Team All-Big East selection, a first for a Notre Dame men's player.
- Finished his Notre Dame career ranked second all-time in scoring and rebounding for the program.
Did You Know?
His father, Dave Harangody, also played basketball at Notre Dame.
He was selected by the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 2010 NBA Draft.
He played professional basketball in Spain, Italy, Russia, and Turkey after his NBA stint.
In high school, he led his team to an Indiana state championship game.
“They said I was too slow, so I just outworked everyone in the paint.”
