Jai Lewis
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| Jai Lewis | |
|---|---|
| College | George Mason University |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Position | Forward |
| Jersey # | 55 |
| Class | 2006 |
| Career | 2002 – 2006 |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Weight | 275 lb (125 kg) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | February 13, 1983 (age 24) Aberdeen, Maryland |
| High School | Aberdeen High School, Aberdeen, Maryland |
| Former school(s) | Maine Central Institute |
Jai Lamar Lewis (born February 13, 1983) is an American athlete. He grew up in Aberdeen, Maryland and was best known for his career in college basketball at George Mason University. A power forward, Lewis was the primary inside force for the Patriots during their "Cinderella" run to the 2006 Final Four. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Giants of the National Football League following the 2006 NFL Draft wanting to pursue a career similar to Antonio Gates and Marcus Pollard.
He ended his pursuit of an NFL career as an offensive tackle to pursue his basketball options.[1] Although he was listed at Mason as 6'7", 275 lb (2.01 m, 125 kg), the Giants listed him at 6'5", 292 lb (1.96 m, 133 kg). Lewis' ability to run the floor made him particularly attractive to NFL scouts.
He now is a professional basketball player and plays for Ironi Ramat-Gan in Israel.
