July 26, 2005

Winston-Salem, NC - Winston-Salem State University head men's basketball Coach Philip Stitt announced the addition of Greg Lewis (Sophomore/Bordentown, NJ) to the Ram basketball team on Tuesday afternoon in Winston-Salem, NC.

Lewis, a 6'7", 235-pound forward from Bordentown, NJ (Solebury School) will enter Winston-Salem State as a sophomore on the court after transferring from Division I State University of New York at Stony Brook.

He appeared in 11 games for the Seawolves last season, starting five of them in a limited action role as a true freshman. He played for Cleve Christie and was a four-year varsity starter at the Solebury School in New Hope, PA. He totaled 1,097 career points and 657 rebounds while at Solebury as he became only the fifth person in school history to score 1,000 career points en route to team MVP honors his junior and senior seasons.

Lewis excelled not only on the court, but on the field, diamond and classroom as well. He was a member of Solebury's soccer, baseball and cross-country teams as well, and was elected as class president as a junior. The son of Gregory Anthony Lewis II, he was born on August 13th, 1985.

Coach Stitt, speaking on the addition of Lewis to the Ram roster said the following: "We are very excited about Greg's decision to join our family here at Winston-Salem State. He is a very athletic and very talented forward who should be able to step in and produce for us immediately. He is not only an excellent basketball player, but an excellent person, and that is what we look for here at Winston-Salem State. His potential is limitless, and we look to help him develop as a student and an athlete."

For additional information on WSSU men's basketball, or to arrange interviews with coaches or players, contact the WSSU Office of Sports Information at (336) 750-2143.