Trey Lewis (basketball)

Introduction

Joseph “Trey” Lewis III, born on October 18, 1992, is a notable American professional basketball player currently playing for Mornar in the ABA League and the Montenegrin League. Over the years, Lewis has made significant contributions to various teams through his skills and determination. His basketball journey includes playing at several prestigious colleges, including Penn State, Cleveland State, and Louisville, showcasing his talent at different levels of competition. This article explores Lewis’s early life, college career, professional journey, and impact in the sport of basketball.

Early Life

Trey Lewis was born and raised in Garfield Heights, Ohio, where he displayed exceptional talent in basketball during his high school years at Garfield Heights High School. He led his team to three conference titles over four years, demonstrating not just skill but also leadership on the court. In his senior year, Lewis averaged impressive statistics with 23 points, 5.1 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game. His performance helped the team achieve a remarkable 24–2 record, which stands as the best in the school’s history. Although they reached the state semifinals that year, they faced a tough loss against Trey Burke and Northland High School.

Lewis’s outstanding play earned him several accolades during his senior year, including being named co-player of the year in Division I alongside Burke. His talents caught the attention of college recruiters, particularly Penn State’s assistant coach Lewis Preston, who played a pivotal role in bringing him to the university.

College Career

Upon entering Penn State, Lewis faced a transition period as head coach Ed DeChellis had left for Navy and was succeeded by Pat Chambers. In his debut game for the Nittany Lions against Youngstown State, Lewis made a significant impact by scoring 35 points. Despite starting only six games during that season and averaging 5.6 points and 1.4 rebounds per game, Lewis’s potential was evident even as the team struggled to a 12–20 record. Unfortunately, a back injury sidelined him for several games that season, prompting him to transfer to Cleveland State after one year.

At Cleveland State, Lewis had to sit out a year due to NCAA regulations but used this time effectively to rehabilitate his back injury. Once he took to the court as a sophomore, he showcased his talent by averaging 13.1 points per game and helping lead the team to a commendable 21–12 record. His junior year proved to be even more successful; he excelled in shooting from beyond the arc and set a school record with 96 three-pointers while averaging 16.3 points per game.

After an impressive stint at Cleveland State, where he received recognition as a First-team All-Horizon League player, Lewis decided to transfer to Louisville for his final year of eligibility. He chose Louisville over other offers from schools like Ohio State and Xavier because he believed it presented an ideal opportunity for him as he aimed for a postseason appearance.

Unfortunately for Lewis and his teammates at Louisville, their hopes were dashed early on when the university declared them ineligible for postseason play due to a scandal concerning recruitment practices. This news deeply affected Lewis, especially as he aimed to make a significant mark during his last collegiate season. Despite these challenges, he managed to average 11.3 points per game while contributing significantly to the team’s overall performance during their successful campaign that concluded with a record of 23–8.

Professional Career

After going undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft, Trey Lewis began his professional career by participating in the NBA Summer League with the Cleveland Cavaliers but ultimately decided to pursue opportunities in Europe. On July 23, 2016, he signed with medi Bayreuth in Germany’s first division league. During his rookie season there, Lewis impressed fans and coaches alike by averaging 15.3 points per game and shooting an impressive 44.7% from three-point range, earning him recognition on the BBL All-Second Team.

The following season saw him transfer to Ratiopharm Ulm in Germany’s BBL league where he continued to build on his success with performances that included participation in the BBL All-Star Game and contributing averages of 11.6 points per game while also competing in EuroCup matches.

In February 2018, Lewis signed with JL Bourg Basket in France’s top division where he maintained strong performance levels by averaging 17.2 points along with significant contributions in assists and rebounds throughout his tenure there.

Lewis also explored opportunities within the NBA framework again when he played for the Utah Jazz during the Summer League in 2018 alongside former Louisville teammate Donovan Mitchell. Subsequently signing with the Jazz later that summer was followed by being waived shortly after; however, he found himself joining the Salt Lake City Stars—the Jazz’s G League affiliate—for further development.

In July 2019, Lewis moved back to France by signing with BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque but parted ways after averaging solid figures before making another international move to Maccabi Rishon LeZion of Israel’s Premier League where he continued improving his game with averages of 14.3 points per contest.

The latest chapter of Trey Lewis’s professional journey commenced on July 24, 2021 when he signed with Mornar of both Montenegrin League and ABA League; continuing his career across borders while showcasing his relentless pursuit of excellence on international basketball courts.

Conclusion

Trey Lewis’s journey through basketball illustrates not only his talent but also resilience in facing challenges throughout his career—from high school accolades to navigating collegiate transitions amid coaching changes and NCAA regulations—culminating now into an exciting professional career across Europe. As he continues playing for Mornar in Montenegro’s leagues and competing at high levels internationally; fans can look forward eagerly towards witnessing further developments in this promising athlete’s career trajectory.

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