Scottie Lewis

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Scottie Lewis
Scottie Lewis.jpg
Lewis in January 2020
No. 16Niagara River Lions
Position Shooting guard
League CEBL
Personal information
Born (2000-03-12) March 12, 2000 (age 24)
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school Ranney School
(Tinton Falls, New Jersey)
College Florida (2019–2021)
NBA draft 2021: 2nd round, 56th overall pick
Selected by the Charlotte Hornets
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–2022 Charlotte Hornets
2021–2022 Greensboro Swarm
2024 Rip City Remix
2024 Salt Lake City Stars
2024–present Niagara River Lions
Career highlights and awards
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at NBA.com
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at Basketball-Reference.com

George Scott Lewis Jr. (born March 12, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for the Niagara River Lions of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). He played college basketball for the Florida Gators.

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High school career

Lewis played high school basketball for the Ranney School in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. He was unanimously ranked as a 5-star recruit from all major recruiting services for the class of 2019. On January 20, 2019, Lewis committed to the University of Florida. He is originally from The Bronx, New York and resides in Hazlet, New Jersey. [1]

Recruiting

On October 2, 2018, Lewis announced that he will be playing college basketball at the University of Florida, choosing the Gators over Kentucky. [2]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Scottie Lewis
SF
Hazlet, NJ Ranney School (NJ)6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)185 lb (84 kg)Oct 2, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: 5 stars.svg     ESPN: 5 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 96
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 8   247Sports: 7   ESPN: 10
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Florida 2019 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
  • "2019 Florida Gators Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
  • "2019 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 29, 2019.

College career

In his first game in a Florida uniform, Lewis had nine points, five rebounds and two assists as the Gators defeated North Florida 74–59. [3] On February 26, 2020, Lewis scored 18 points in a 81–66 win against LSU. [4] He had a career-high 19 points on March 7, in a 71–70 loss to Kentucky. [5] At the conclusion of the regular season, Lewis was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team. [6] Lewis averaged 8.5 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, leading the team in blocks (36) and finishing second to Keyontae Johnson in steals with 36. [7] On April 6, 2020, it was announced that Lewis would return to Florida for the 2020–21 season. [8] He missed three games as a sophomore after contracting COVID-19. Lewis averaged 7.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game. Following the season, he declared for the 2021 NBA draft and hired an agent. [9]

Professional career

Charlotte Hornets (2021–2022)

Lewis was selected in the second round of the 2021 NBA draft with the 56th pick by the Charlotte Hornets. [10] On August 3, 2021, the Hornets signed him to a two-way contract for the 2021–22 season. Under the terms of the deal, he split time between the Hornets and their NBA G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm. [11] On June 29, 2022, the Hornets declined to sign Lewis to a qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Lewis joined the Hornets for the 2022 NBA Summer League. On July 7, 2022, he broke his left leg during a practice session. He underwent surgery to address the injury the next day and was ruled out indefinitely. [12]

On October 28, 2023, Lewis was selected in the 2023 NBA G League draft by the Windy City Bulls, [13] but was waived on November 8. [14]

Rip City Remix (2024)

On January 21, 2024, Lewis joined the Rip City Remix, [15] but was waived nine days later. [16]

Salt Lake City Stars (2024)

On February 6, 2024, Lewis joined the Salt Lake City Stars. [17]

Niagara River Lions (2024–present)

On July 10, 2024, Lewis signeed with the Niagara River Lions of the Canadian Elite Basketball League. [18]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

NBA

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2021–22 Charlotte 203.5.500.0.5.5.0.5
Career203.5.500.0.5.5.0.5

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2019–20 Florida 302229.1.441.361.8173.6.81.21.28.5
2020–21 Florida 21925.6.445.318.6733.11.51.61.07.9
Career513127.6.443.343.7593.41.11.41.18.2

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References

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  11. Wash, Quinton (August 3, 2021). "Charlotte Hornets Sign Arnoldas Kulboka and Scottie Lewis To Two-Way Contracts". NBA.com. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
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  13. "Windy City Bulls Select Scottie Lewis in the 2023 NBA G League Draft". NBA.com. October 28, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
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  17. "Stars Acquire Scottie Lewis". OurSportsCentral.com. February 6, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
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