Justin Lewis (basketball) explained

Justin Lewis
Position:Power forward / small forward
Height Ft:6
Height In:7
Weight Lb:245
Team:Free agent
Birth Date:12 April 2002
Birth Place:Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
High School:Baltimore Poly
(Baltimore, Maryland)
College:Marquette (2020–2022)
Draft Year:2022
Career Start:2023
Years1:2023
Team1:Windy City Bulls
Years2:2023–2024
Team2:Salt Lake City Stars
Years3:2024
Team3:Calgary Surge
Highlights:

Justin Lewis (born April 12, 2002) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Calgary Surge of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). He played college basketball for the Marquette Golden Eagles.

Early life and high school career

Lewis was born and grew up in Baltimore, Maryland and initially attended Calvert Hall College High School.[1] He transferred to the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute after his freshman year.[2] As a junior, Lewis averaged 17.3 points and 9.2 rebounds per game with 16 double doubles and was named first team All-Metro and second team All-Maryland by USA Today as Baltimore Polytechnic won the state championship.[3] As a senior, he averaged 19.3 points, 13.4 rebounds and 4.4 blocks per game and was named the Metro Co-player of the Year and first-team All-Maryland while leading the team to a second straight state championship.[4] A four-star recruit, he committed to playing college basketball for Marquette over offers from UConn and Virginia Tech, among others.[5]

College career

Lewis came off the bench for Marquette as a freshman.[6] He averaged 7.8 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.[7] [8] On January 26, 2022, Lewis scored a career-high 33 points as well as nine rebounds and six assists in a 73–63 win against Seton Hall.[9] He was named to the First Team All-Big East, as well as Big East Most Improved Player.[10]

Professional career

Windy City Bulls (2023)

After becoming undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, Lewis signed a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls on July 7, 2022[11] and afterwards joined them in the 2022 NBA Summer League.[12] In his Summer League debut, Lewis scored eight points and five rebounds in a 100–99 win against the Dallas Mavericks.[13] Justin Lewis tore his ACL and was later waived on October 15 while he rehabbed the injury.[14]

On March 7, 2023, Lewis signed another two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls,[15] but was waived on December 16, after appearing in 12 games with the Windy City Bulls.[16] Two days later, he returned to Windy City.[17]

Salt Lake City Stars (2023–2024)

On December 27, 2023, Lewis was traded to the Salt Lake City Stars.[18]

Calgary Surge (2024)

On May 1, 2024, Lewis signed with the Calgary Surge of the Canadian Elite Basketball League.[19] However, he was waived on July 22.

Career statistics

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2020–21| style="text-align:left;"| Marquette| 21 || 1 || 21.0 || .417 || .219 || .577 || 5.4 || .8 || .4 || .7 || 7.8|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2021–22| style="text-align:left;"| Marquette| 32 || 32 || 32.2 || .440 || .345 || .761 || 7.9 || 1.7 || 1.1 || .6 || 16.8

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Graham . Glenn . September 22, 2016 . Calvert Hall freshman Justin Lewis selected to participate in USA basketball camp . October 31, 2023 . Baltimore Sun.
  2. Web site: Graham . Glenn . December 11, 2020 . Former Poly star Justin Lewis off to thrilling start with Marquette . October 31, 2023 . Baltimore Sun.
  3. Web site: Poly basketball star Justin Lewis commits to Marquette. Baltimore Sun. July 24, 2019 . October 29, 2021.
  4. Web site: Players of the year: Adrian Baldwin & Justin Lewis. Baltimore Sun. March 31, 2020. October 29, 2021.
  5. Web site: Daniels . Evan . July 24, 2019 . Four-star forward Justin Lewis commits to Marquette . November 13, 2021 . 247Sports.
  6. Web site: Marquette has freshmen stars in Dawson Garcia and Justin Lewis. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. January 15, 2021. October 28, 2021.
  7. Web site: Shaka Smart is bringing new energy to Marquette. He's built for that.. Ben. Steele. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. October 13, 2021. October 28, 2021.
  8. Web site: October 28, 2021 . Marquette's Justin Lewis hopes to be NBA player under Shaka Smart . subscription . October 29, 2021 . Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
  9. News: Freshman Lewis scores 33, No. 22 Marquette beats Seton Hall . February 8, 2022 . . . January 26, 2022.
  10. Web site: Forward also All-BIG EAST First Team selection . . March 10, 2022 . March 7, 2022.
  11. Web site: Bulls Sign Terry, Freeman-Liberty. Lewis inked to a Two-Way deal. NBA.com. July 7, 2022. October 8, 2023.
  12. Web site: Chicago Bulls 2022 NBA2K23 Summer League Roster. NBA.com. July 14, 2022.
  13. Web site: Dallas Mavericks vs Chicago Bulls Box Scores. NBA.com. July 8, 2022. July 14, 2022.
  14. Web site: Luke. Adams. Bulls Cut Carlik Jones, Okaro White. HoopsRumors.com. October 15, 2022. October 8, 2023.
  15. Web site: Bulls sign Justin Lewis to Two-Way contract. NBA.com. March 7, 2023. March 7, 2023.
  16. Web site: Chicago Bulls sign Henri Drell to Two-Way contract. NBA.com. December 16, 2023. December 17, 2023.
  17. Web site: 2023-2024 Windy City Bulls Transaction History. RealGM.com. January 3, 2024.
  18. Web site: SLC Stars Acquire Justin Lewis from Windy City Bulls. OurSportsCentral.com. December 27, 2023. January 3, 2024.
  19. Web site: Calgary Surge Sign Forward Justin Lewis. CEBL.ca. May 1, 2024. May 2, 2024.