Justin Lewis Named BIG EAST Most Improved Player
3/7/2022 10:19:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Forward also All-BIG EAST First Team selection
Marquette University men's basketball forward Justin Lewis has been named the BIG EAST Most Improved Player, the league office announced Monday morning.
Lewis, who was tabbed All-BIG EAST First Team on Sunday, significantly increased his production across the board in 2021-22 from his freshman campaign.
Lewis concluded the regular season ranked among the conference leaders in six categories. He is third in the league in scoring at 17.1 points per game and fourth in rebounding (8.0 rpg.). The Baltimore native was named BIG EAST Player of the Week on Sunday for the second time this season and courtesy of his 28-point effort in the regular season finale, he earned the scoring title in league outings at 18.2 points per game.
He appeared in 21 games as a true freshman in 2020-21, earning one starting assignment, and contributed 7.8 points and 5.4 boards per contest. Lewis scored 10-or-more points on nine occasions last season and this year has reached that mark in 29-of-30 contests.
2020-21 2021-22
Points Per Game 7.8 17.1
Rebounds Per Game 5.4 8.0
Field Goal Pct. 41.7 45.2
3-pt FG Pct. 21.9 36.2
Free Throw Pct. 57.7 75.2
Keep up with the Marquette men's basketball program through social media by following on Twitter (@MarquetteMBB) and Instagram (@marquette.basketball) and 'liking' on Facebook (/MarquetteMensBB). Fans interested in tickets can contact the Marquette Ticket Office online or at 414-288-GOMU (4668).
Lewis, who was tabbed All-BIG EAST First Team on Sunday, significantly increased his production across the board in 2021-22 from his freshman campaign.
Lewis concluded the regular season ranked among the conference leaders in six categories. He is third in the league in scoring at 17.1 points per game and fourth in rebounding (8.0 rpg.). The Baltimore native was named BIG EAST Player of the Week on Sunday for the second time this season and courtesy of his 28-point effort in the regular season finale, he earned the scoring title in league outings at 18.2 points per game.
He appeared in 21 games as a true freshman in 2020-21, earning one starting assignment, and contributed 7.8 points and 5.4 boards per contest. Lewis scored 10-or-more points on nine occasions last season and this year has reached that mark in 29-of-30 contests.
2020-21 2021-22
Points Per Game 7.8 17.1
Rebounds Per Game 5.4 8.0
Field Goal Pct. 41.7 45.2
3-pt FG Pct. 21.9 36.2
Free Throw Pct. 57.7 75.2
Keep up with the Marquette men's basketball program through social media by following on Twitter (@MarquetteMBB) and Instagram (@marquette.basketball) and 'liking' on Facebook (/MarquetteMensBB). Fans interested in tickets can contact the Marquette Ticket Office online or at 414-288-GOMU (4668).
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