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American basketball player
Junie Lewis
Personal information
Born (1966-01-11) January 11, 1966 (age 59)
Abington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolAbington (Abington, Pennsylvania)
College
NBA draft1989: 2nd round, 48th overall pick
Selected by the Utah Jazz
PositionGuard
Career history
1991–1992Oklahoma City Cavalry
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Eugene Junie Lewis (born January 11, 1966) 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.

College career

During the 1988–89 season, Lewis averaged 17.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.9 assists.

During their playing days at South Alabama, Lewis and fellow guard Jeff Hodge were usually referred to as "peanut butter and jelly", respectively. Lewis's number (11) was retired alongside Hodge's in a ceremony on January 20, 2018.

References

  1. 1992-93 CBA Guide and Register, page 314
  2. NBA Draft history: 1989 Draft|NBA.com
  3. ^ Jazz Beat Sixers to Punch, Pick Abington's Lewis - Philly.com
  4. Fresh Start: Ex-area Star Goes To S. Alabama - Philly.com
  5. Rice, Mills Pace Michigan
  6. "USA's 'Peanut Butter & Jelly' have jerseys retired". al. 2018-01-21. Retrieved 2022-01-24.

External links

1989 NBA draft
First round
Second round


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