The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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BKB PREVIEW 12-13 Tyler Lewis 12 ■ PG void of graduated point guard Alex Johnson by backing up junior point guard Lorenzo Brown, and sometimes playing with him. Lewis is a good outside shooter, rarely turns the ball over and is a gifted passer, thanks to his great basketball IQ. He has the ability of elevating the play of those around him and is slick with his mid-range repertoire of float- ers and pull-up jumpers. Career Highlights: Rated by Rivals.com Analysis: Lewis is expected to help fill the Fr. • Statesville, N.C. • 5-11 • 157 senior guard Colby Lewis, and his father, Rick Lewis, is a former AAU boys' basketball coach, who runs basketball camps and the scouting service Phenom Hoops Report. Lorenzo up and there will be times they do play together. It will be similar to last year when we used Alex and Lorenzo together at times. Tyler, on the Spain trip, got better and better each game." — Head coach Mark Gottfried Personal: Younger brother of Charlotte Chris Paul, because I grew up in the same neighborhood as him. Toughest player you have faced? Lorenzo Brown. Best dresser on the team? Myself. Best part of the recruiting process? Just getting to talk to every coach is a once in a lifetime opportunity. What advice would you give to a cert? J. Cole. What is another sport you would tress? Adam Sandler. Who would you like to see in con- other college basketball team? Anthony Gill of Virginia and Jackson Simmons of UNC. Who is your favorite actor or ac- joy watching? Johnny Piedmonte, a fresh- man pitcher in baseball. Who is your closest friend on an- prep senior? Just keep working hard and stay motivated throughout the whole pro- cess. What athlete at NC State do you en- Favorite player to watch growing up? Ten Questions With Tyler Lewis as the No. 6 point guard and No. 48 player in the country … Lewis averaged 12.0 points and 7.9 assists per game to help Mouth of Wilson (Va.) Oak Hill Academy finish 44-0 and win the mythical national championship last year … Played five years of varsity bas- ketball at Forsyth Country Day in Lewisville, N.C. He averaged 27.2 points and 7.4 assists in his last year at Forsyth Country Day … Lewis played in both the McDonald's All- American Game in Chicago and the Derby Classic in Louisville, Ky. … Played traveling team basketball with Team Loaded. Coach's Corner: "I think Tyler will back have liked to have played in college? Soccer. NOVEMBER 2012 ■ 51 PHOTO BY LARRY BLANKENSHIP