Junie Lewis Explained

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]

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.[5] Lewis's number (11) was retired alongside Hodge's in a ceremony on January 20, 2018.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. 1992-93 CBA Guide and Register, page 314
  2. http://www.nba.com/history/draft/1989-draft/index.html NBA Draft history: 1989 Draft|NBA.com
  3. http://articles.philly.com/1989-06-28/sports/26105410_1_sixers-76ers-peanut-butter Jazz Beat Sixers to Punch, Pick Abington's Lewis - Philly.com
  4. http://articles.philly.com/1986-04-17/news/26080654_1_mike-hanks-junie-lewis-south-alabama Fresh Start: Ex-area Star Goes To S. Alabama - Philly.com
  5. http://articles.philly.com/1989-03-20/sports/26130855_1_alabama-coach-ronnie-arrow-michigan-wolverines Rice, Mills Pace Michigan
  6. Web site: 2018-01-21. USA's 'Peanut Butter & Jelly' have jerseys retired. 2022-01-24. al. en.