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Scottie Lewis

Lewis in January 2020
No. 16 – Niagara River Lions
Shooting guard
Personal information
Born	(2000-03-12) March 12, 2000 (age 25) The Bronx, New York, U.S.
High school	Ranney School (Tinton Falls, New Jersey)
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
College	Florida (2019–2021)
NBA Draft	2021 / Round: 2 / Pick: 56th overall
Selected by the Charlotte Hornets
Pro career	2021–present
League	CEBL
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
CEBL champion (2024) SEC All-Freshman Team (2020) McDonald's All-American (2019)

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

High School Basketball

Scottie Lewis played high school basketball at the Ranney School in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. He was considered one of the best high school players in the country. Experts who scouted players for college teams all agreed he was a "5-star recruit." This means he was one of the top players in his age group.

On October 2, 2018, Scottie decided he would play college basketball for the University of Florida. He chose the Florida Gators over other big schools like Kentucky. He was originally from The Bronx, New York, and lives in Hazlet, New Jersey.

College Basketball Career

Scottie Lewis started his college career strong with the Florida Gators. In his very first game, he scored nine points and helped his team win against North Florida.

He continued to play well throughout his freshman year. On February 26, 2020, he scored 18 points in a win against LSU. He set a personal record with 19 points in a close game against Kentucky on March 7. Because of his great performance, he was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team. This award goes to the best first-year players in the SEC conference.

During his first year, Scottie averaged 8.5 points and 3.6 rebounds per game. He was the team leader in blocks and second in steals. After his freshman year, he decided to return to Florida for his second season.

In his sophomore year (2020–21), Scottie missed three games because he got COVID-19. He still played well, averaging 7.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. After this season, he decided to enter the 2021 NBA draft to become a professional player.

Professional Basketball Career

Playing for the Charlotte Hornets

Scottie Lewis was chosen by the Charlotte Hornets in the second round of the 2021 NBA draft. He was the 56th player picked overall. On August 3, 2021, the Hornets signed him to a special "two-way contract." This meant he could play for both the Hornets in the NBA and their minor league team, the Greensboro Swarm, in the NBA G League.

He played for both teams during the 2021–22 season. On June 29, 2022, the Hornets decided not to keep him, making him a free agent.

Scottie joined the Hornets again for the 2022 NBA Summer League. However, on July 7, 2022, he broke his left leg during a practice. He had surgery the next day and was unable to play for a long time.

In October 2023, Scottie was picked by the Windy City Bulls in the NBA G League draft. But he was released from the team a few days later.

Other Teams in 2024

On January 21, 2024, Scottie Lewis joined the Rip City Remix, another NBA G League team. He was with them for nine days before being released.

Then, on February 6, 2024, he joined the Salt Lake City Stars, also in the NBA G League.

Niagara River Lions

On July 10, 2024, Scottie Lewis signed with the Niagara River Lions. This team plays in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). He is currently playing for them.

Career Statistics

NBA

College

See also

In Spanish: Scottie Lewis para niños