Connecticut Sun Select Jordan Lewis
April 11, 2022 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Connecticut Sun News Release
Uncasville, CT - With the 24th pick in the 2022 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm®, the Connecticut Sun selected Jordan Lewis from Baylor University.
Lewis, a Windermere, FL native, comes to Connecticut after playing her graduate season with the Baylor Bears. As a graduate transfer, she made an immediate impact at Baylor averaging 11.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists in the 2021-22 season. In her final year, she was named the Big XII Newcomer of the Year and also picked up All-Big XII First Team honors. Prior to her time with the Lady Bears, Lewis played for the University of Alabama garnering All-SEC Second Team (2021), SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year (2020), SEC Newcomer of the Year (2017), and SEC All-Freshman Team (2017) honors. She finished her college career with 1,994 points, 669 rebounds, 695 assists and 200 steals over six seasons at Alabama and Baylor.
"First and foremost, Jordan's a winner. She's an outstanding point guard with a high basketball IQ. She is an excellent three-point shooter and a very physical defensive guard."
The Connecticut Sun will celebrate its 20th Anniversary as a franchise this year. For additional information or to purchase tickets, visit www.connecticutsun.com.
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