While in the heart of Big Ten play, Iowa basketball received more positive news on the recruiting front as four-star small forward Joshua Lewis committed to the Hawkeyes Thursday evening.
Lewis joins the Hawkeyes’ incoming 2025 class that already includes power forward Dezmon Briscoe, center Badara Diakite, and mid-season transfer small forward Isaiah Johnson-Arigu.
The 6-foot-7, 180-pound senior out of Blake High School (Tampa, FL) was previously committed to USF. He also received offers from Ole Miss, Cincinnati, Virginia Tech, Illinois, and others throughout high school.
Lewis is the No. 40 overall recruit in the 2025 cycle, the No. 9 small forward and the No. 8 player from Florida, according to On3.
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Joshua Lewis, On3’s No. 40 overall recruit in the 2025 class, has committed to Iowa, he tells @On3Recruits.
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When asked about his decision to commit to Iowa, Lewis explained to On3’s Joe Tipton that he feels he could fit well within the Hawkeyes’ play style and enjoyed the program’s culture.
“I feel like I would fit in great with the guys they have and the way they play,” Lewis said. “I also love the culture they’ve built over there. You can tell it’s really genuine.”
He further detailed that the family-centered recruitment by Iowa was a contributor to his eventual commitment.
“Coach and the staff have been really consistent with recruiting not just me but my family ever since I opened my recruitment back up,” Lewis said.
In terms of his playing style, Lewis said he is “a long athletic guard/wing that can shoot, dribble, pass and defend at a high level.”
In a closing statement during his announcement, Lewis made sure to assure he is a hard-working player that will put his all into making Iowa a winner while donning the black and gold.
“I just want to let the fans know I’m coming to work extremely hard and contribute to winning as much as possible. I put my heart and soul into this game and that’s what they’re going to get from me,” Lewis said.
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