PITTSBURGH — While the offseason could serve as a time of rest for some coaching staffs, the Pitt Panthers surely haven’t, as they offered a valuable four-star guard who many other teams are courting.
They offered Acaden Lewis, who plays for Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC and is one of the best players in the nation’s capital.
Lewis played in 30 games, averaging 14.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.5 steals per game, respectively, while shooting 48% from the field, 33% from the 3-point line and 83% from the free throw line last season.
His efforts helped Sidwell Friends compile a 27-4 record and its third consecutive DCSAA (District of Columbia State Athletic Association) Class 2A championship.
Lewis also earned 2023-24 District of Columbia MaxPreps Player of the Year and Gatorade Player of the Year honors.
The 6-foot-2 guard is a consensus four-star player, with 247Sports and On3 ranking him as the No. 3 recruit in DC. 247Sports also ranks him as the No. 12 combo guard and No. 79 recruit in the nation, while On3 has him as the No. 15 and No. 89 point guard in the country, in the Class of 2025.
Lewis also plays AAU ball for Team Durant in the Nike EYBL (Elite Youth Basketball League) circuit. He stood out last weekend in Indianapolis, averaging 17.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game, earning The Circuit Hoops First Team honors.
Nike EYBL Session III: 1st team 🥇
Acaden Lewis | Team Durant (MD) | 2025
Stats ➡️ 17.8 points per game, 4.3 RPG, 3.8 points per game, 1.8 points per game
Full prizes ⤵️https://t.co/oDbAF8Xjs1 @AcadenLewis @teamdurant_AAU @NikeEYB @SinergiaSST pic.twitter.com/xRPPlBnkjT
– The Circuit (@TheCircuit) May 20, 2024
Lewis is an athletic guard who loves to cut and attack the rim. A left-handed shooter, Lewis also loves to shoot from deep or anywhere in between, and scoring is his biggest asset so far. His size allows him to play great defense, making tough steals and grabbing tough rebounds.
DC live ⛹️ pic.twitter.com/hrtLWo8RFV
– Acaden Lewis (@AcadenLewis) June 26, 2023
Several other schools await his services, including ACC schools in Florida State, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Syracuse, Virginia and Virginia Tech, Big East schools in Georgetown, Providence, St. John’s and Villanova, Big Ten schools in Maryland, Michigan , Nebraska, Oregon and rival Penn State SEC schools Georgia, Ole Miss and Vanderbilt, plus rivals West Virginia, Howard, UMBC, George Mason, George Washington, Brown, Norfolk State and Bryant.
Lewis officially visited Florida State and was supposed to take an official visit to his hometown school, Georgetown, but a scheduling conflict got in the way. He also made unofficial visits to Virginia and Maryland.
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