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]
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Born | (1966-01-11) January 11, 1966 (age 56) 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) |
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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 |
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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]
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