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SECURE LANDMARK SIGNING
7 NOVEMBER 2001
by Piet Van Hasselt
 The
Canterbury Rams have secured perhaps the most
prestigious signing of their 20 year history. The
National Basketball League's (NBL) premier
shooting guard, Terrence Lewis, will take the
court for the Rams next season.
The American born, now naturalised, New Zealander
will bring explosive scoring from all areas of
the court, leadership and experience to the Rams
squad.
"Terrence was the final piece in the puzzle.
In our core players we have assembled some
incredible talent. Everyone is hungry for the
national championship in 2002" said new Rams
Head Coach John Watson.
Lewis, 32, has an abundance of experience
performing at a high calibre level around the
world. He starred at the Howard University and
Washington State University, before playing in
New Zealand, The Philippines, Turkey, Taiwan and
England.
In New Zealand Lewis has suited up with the
Wellington Saints for seven stellar seasons,
1993-96 and 1999-2001. He has appeared in 138
regular season games and is averaging a
staggering 27.9 points per game. Lewis has
averaged nearly 6 rebounds per game and shoots an
astonishing 82% from the free throw line. He has
made the All Star Five on three occasions.
In 1999, he was the league's most outstanding
guard and leading scorer with an incredible 34
points per game. In 2001, Lewis led the Saints to
a berth in the final and was the Most Valuable
Player of the All Star Game in Christchurch, with
a 26-point performance against the best in the
country.
Lewis will move to Christchurch in January with
his son Terrence (7). Wife Ali and daughter
Ebony-Jordan (1½) will follow at a later date.
TERRENCE LEWIS
FACT-FILE
Position: Shooting Guard
Height: 1.93 m
Weight: 104 kg
Date of Birth: 20/10/69
Born: Birmingham, Alabama
(Now NZ Citizen)
TEAMS AND YEARS
1989-90 Howard (College)
1991-92 Washington State (College)
1993-96 & 99-01 Wellington Saints
1993/94 Philippines
1994/95 Turkey
1995/96 & 96/97 Taiwan
1999/00 Chester Jets (England)
NZ AWARDS
All Star Five - 1993, 1999, 2000
Most Outstanding Guard - 1999
Leading Scorer - 1999 (34 points per game)
2001 SEASON - SAINTS
Led the Saints to a spot in the final
2nd in League in Points (24.9 per game)
Led league in Free Throw % (86.1%)
BK All Star Game in Christchurch
MVP: 26 points, 5 three pointers
NZ CAREER STATS
138 NBL Games
3848 Points (27.9 per game)
52% Field Goal Percentage
82% Free Throw Percentage
818 Rebounds (5.9 per game)
55 Points vs Taranaki, 1999 - 19-31 fg, 8-12 3pt,
9-10 ft, 9 rebs, 5 ast, 4 stl
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