Kelvin Lewis

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Kelvin Lewis
Soproni KC
PositionGuard
LeagueHungarian League
Personal information
Born (1988-04-12) April 12, 1988 (age 36)
Dallas, Texas
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High schoolNorth Crowley
(Fort Worth, Texas)
College
NBA draft2010: undrafted
Playing career2010–present
Career history
2010–2011Texas Legends
2011–2012Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2012–2013Solna Vikings
2013–2014Tampereen Pyrintö
2014–2015BC Timișoara
2015–2016Kolossos Rodou
2016–presentSoproni KC
Career highlights and awards

Kelvin Michaúd Lewis (born April 12, 1988) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for Soproni KC of the Hungarian League.

College career

Lewis played collegiately for Houston.Helping them reach to reach an NCAA Tournament birth, the first after 18 years.[1] He transferred to Houston from Auburn, where he spent his freshman year.[2] Prior to Auburn, Lewis played for North Crowley High School in Fort Worth, Texas, where he was a part of the Rivals 150 recruits, and also All-State first team selection.[3][4]

Professional career

Lewis played for the Houston Rockets in the 2010 NBA Summer League.[5] In August 2010, he signed with Kavala of Greece.[6] He left Kavala before the start of the season. On November 2, 2010, he was drafted by the Texas Legends.[7] On March 4, 2011, he was traded to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.[8] On November 2, 2011, he was re-acquired by the Vipers.

In August 2012, he signed with Solna Vikings of Sweden. In which he earned 2nd Team All-Basketligen honors.[9][10] For the 2013–14 season he signed with Tampereen Pyrintö of Finland. He helped his team to win the Korisliiga, also was named Korisliiga Defensive Player of the Year.[11][12]

After attending Mini Camp with the Orlando Magic, In July 2014 Lewis signed with BC Timișoara of Romania. They also won the Cup that season.[13][14]

He is currently playing for Kolossos Rodou B.C. in Greek A1.[15]

References

  1. ^ |url=http://www.myfoxhouston.com/story/18226757/uh-makes-ncaa-tournament
  2. ^ Scarbinsky, Kevin (2010-03-13). "Kelvin Lewis plays 'game of my life' as Houston wins C-USA final". The Birmingham News. Retrieved 2010-03-13. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ https://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballrecruiting/basketball/recruiting/player-Kelvin-Lewis-33849
  4. ^ "Player Bio: Kelvin Lewis". Houston Cougars. Retrieved 2010-03-13.
  5. ^ 2010 Summer League Statistics
  6. ^ Kavala BC announced Kelvin Lewis
  7. ^ Legends Acquire Four NBA First-Round Draft Picks
  8. ^ Vipers Make Deal Before Trade Deadline
  9. ^ http://pyrinto.fi/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/KELVIN_LEWIS_basketball_profile.pdf
  10. ^ Solna Vikings sign Kelvin Lewis and Donald Johnson
  11. ^ Pyrinto Crowned Finnish Champions
  12. ^ http://www.eurobasket.com/Finland/basketball-League-Korisliiga_2013-2014.asp
  13. ^ BC Timisoara signs Kelvin Lewis, ex Pyrinto
  14. ^ ?http://www.court-side.com/news/blog/bc-timisoara-wins-romanian-cup/
  15. ^ http://kolossosbc.gr/News.php?News_ID=1668

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