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Point Park University

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Hall of Fame

Nathan "Sonny" Lewis

  • Class
    1980
  • Induction
    2012
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Basketball
Lewis was one of the most talented guards ever to play for Point Park and ever to come out of the City of Pittsburgh. After an all-everything high school career at Schenley, he capped off his college career with two outstanding season at Point Park from 1978-80. He had started his career at Pitt. Lewis finished his Point Park career with an impressive 1,023 points in just 56 games. His 18.3 ppg career scoring average ranks sixth among Point Park’s 1,000-point scorers. His career averages also include 6.0 rpg, 3.3 apg, 2.6 spg and 53% shooting. Lewis was named NAIA Second Team All-American in 1979-80 when he averaged 22.3 ppg. He helped the Pioneers to the NAIA District 18 playoffs both of his years and also to an appearance in the NAIA National Tournament in 1978-79, the first-ever appearance for the men’s basketball program.
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