Junie Lewis
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]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 11, 1966 Abington, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| 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 / Round: 2 / Pick: 48th overall |
| 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.com | |
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
- 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.
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