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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| 1989: 2nd round, 48th overall pick | |
| Drafted by | Utah Jazz |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 1991–1992 | Oklahoma City Cavalry |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Eugene Junie Lewis (born January 11, 1966) 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.
College career
During the 1988–89 season, Lewis averaged 17.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.9 assists.
During their playing days at South Alabama, Lewis and fellow guard Jeff Hodge were usually referred to as "peanut butter and jelly", respectively. Lewis's number (11) was retired alongside Hodge's in a ceremony on January 20, 2018.
References
- ↑ 1992-93 CBA Guide and Register, page 314
- ↑ NBA Draft history: 1989 Draft|NBA.com
- 1 2 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
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