Junie Lewis | |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 3 |
Weight Lb: | 180 |
Birth Date: | 11 January 1966 |
Birth Place: | Abington, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
High School: | Abington (Abington, Pennsylvania) |
College: |
|
Draft Year: | 1989 |
Draft Round: | 2 |
Draft Pick: | 48 |
Draft Team: | Utah Jazz |
Career Position: | Guard |
Years1: | 1991–1992 |
Team1: | Oklahoma City Cavalry |
Highlights: |
|
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]
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.[5] Lewis's number (11) was retired alongside Hodge's in a ceremony on January 20, 2018.[6]