Kira Lewis Jr. played two seasons with the Crimson Tide, beginning as a 17-year old freshman guard from Alabama. Now, he will take his talents to the NBA and likely be a first-round draft selection in the upcoming 2020 draft.
USA TODAY’s Scott Gleeson, Jeff Zillgitt and Mark Medina put together a first round mock up of the 2020 NBA draft. Lewis sits right in the middle of the pack.
15. Orlando Magic – Kira Lewis, G
They point to Lewis’ time at Alabama and how strong he was compared to the rest of the pack, which also consisted of talented players. however, his leadership qualities at a young age set him apart.
“Lewis led Alabama in scoring (18.5 per game) and assists (5.2 per game) and shot 45.9% from the field, 36.6% on 3s and 80.2% from the foul line. He has a great handle and uses it well, with speed to beat defenders off the dribble.”
Roll Tide Wire will keep you updated on Lewis as the NBA draft gets closer and what the future holds in the NBA for the Alabama product.