| No. 0 – Le Mans | |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting guard |
| League | LNB Pro A |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 21, 1998 Woodbridge, Virginia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
Bishop O'Connell ( Arlington, Virginia) |
| College | James Madison (2017–2021) |
| NBA draft | 2021: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2021–present |
| Career history | |
| 2021– 2023 | Iowa Wolves |
| 2023–present | Le Mans |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Matt Lewis (born December 21, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for Le Mans of the French LNB Pro A. He played college basketball player for the James Madison Dukes.
College career
Lewis starred at Bishop O'Connell High School in Arlington, Virginia and chose James Madison University (JMU) for college. He entered the starting lineup for the Dukes, averaging 14.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game in his freshman season, earning Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) All-Rookie Team honors. [1] Lewis followed this up with a sophomore year where he averaged 16.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists, garnering third-team All-CAA honors. In his junior year, Lewis again improved his scoring average to 19 points per game and earned second-team All-CAA honors, though the Dukes experienced little on-court success, finishing in last place. After head coach Louis Rowe was fired, Lewis chose to declare for the 2020 NBA draft, though he retained his college eligibility by not hiring an agent. [2]
Ultimately Lewis decided to return to JMU for his senior season under new coach Mark Byington, who helped advise Lewis and his family through the testing process. [3] In advance of his senior season, Lewis was chosen as the preseason CAA Player of the Year, although the Dukes were predicted to finish ninth in the 10-team league. [4] While the Dukes' 2020–21 season were paused several times due to COVID-19 protocols, both Lewis and the Dukes team experienced success. Lewis was named the national player of the week by the United States Basketball Writers Association on January 17, 2021 after hitting a school record nine three-pointers in a 30 point effort against Towson. [5] [6] Lewis' 2020–21 season ended prematurely when he suffered a knee injury on February 14, 2021 and was later ruled out for the remainder of the year. [7] On March 5, he was named the 2021 Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year. [8]
Professional career
Iowa Wolves (2021–2023)
After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft, Lewis signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves on September 20, 2021. [9] However, he was waived on October 15. [10] On October 26, he signed with the Iowa Wolves as an affiliate player. [11]
Le Mans (2023–present)
On July 18, 2023, Lewis signed with Le Mans of the French LNB Pro A. [12]
References
- ^ "Mosley, Lewis, Banks Pick Up All-League Honors". James Madison Dukes. March 2, 2018. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
- ^ Shiers, Mike (April 15, 2020). "JMU junior guard Matt Lewis declares for NBA Draft". nbc29.com. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
- ^ Fawcett, Dave (November 25, 2020). "After flirting with the NBA, Woodbridge resident, O'Connell graduate Matt Lewis returns as JMU's leader". Inside NOVA. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
- ^ O'Connor, John (November 11, 2020). "JMU's Matt Lewis earns CAA preseason hoops honor; Dukes, Tribe picked low". whsv.com. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
- ^ "James Madison's Lewis is Oscar Robertson national player of the week". United States Basketball Writers Association. January 19, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
- ^ Eck, T. J. (January 20, 2021). "Lewis playing best basketball of JMU career". whsv.com. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
- ^ Eck, T. J. (February 26, 2021). "Lewis out for remainder of season". whsv.com. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ "JMU's Lewis headlines 2020-21 CAA men's basketball postseason awards" (Press release). Colonial Athletic Association. March 5, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
- ^ "Timberwolves Sign Brian Bowen II, Matt Lewis, Isaiah Miller and Chris Silva" (Press release). NBA. September 20, 2021. Archived from the original on February 13, 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- ^ "Timberwolves Waive Brian Bowen II, Matt Lewis, Isaiah Miller And Chris Silva". NBA.com. October 15, 2021. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
- ^ "Iowa Wolves Announce Training Camp Roster and Finalize Coaching Staff". OurSportsCentral.com. October 26, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ^ "Matt Lewis en renfort extérieur". MSB.fr (in French). July 18, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2023.