Junie Lewis
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 11, 1966 Abington, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Abington (Abington, Pennsylvania) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 1989: 2nd round, 48th overall pick |
| Selected by the Utah Jazz | |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 1991–1992 | Oklahoma City Cavalry |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Eugene Junie Lewis (born January 11, 1966)[1] is a retired American basketball player. He was drafted by the Utah Jazz in the second round of the 1989 NBA draft out of the University of South Alabama.[2]
College career
During the 1988–89 season, Lewis averaged 17.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.9 assists.[3][4]
During their playing days at South Alabama, Lewis and fellow guard Jeff Hodge were usually referred to as "peanut butter and jelly", respectively.[3][5] Lewis's number (11) was retired alongside Hodge's in a ceremony on January 20, 2018.[6]
References
- ^ 1992-93 CBA Guide and Register, page 314
- ^ NBA Draft history: 1989 Draft|NBA.com
- ^ a b Jazz Beat Sixers to Punch, Pick Abington's Lewis - Philly.com
- ^ Fresh Start: Ex-area Star Goes To S. Alabama - Philly.com
- ^ Rice, Mills Pace Michigan
- ^ "USA's 'Peanut Butter & Jelly' have jerseys retired". al. 2018-01-21. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
External links
- Junie Lewis on thedraftreview.com
- Junie Lewis Player Profile, South Alabama, NCAA Stats, Awards - RealGM
- Former South Alabama star Junie Lewis rebounds from tough life to inspire others AL.com