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Virginia Commonwealth University

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2017-18 Men's Basketball

22 Lewis Djonkam

  • Height 6-9
  • Weight 245
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Springfield, Va.
  • Highschool West Springfield

Biography

THE BASICS

  • Active post player lauded by the coaching staff for his high motor and toughness
  • Late-bloomer who began grabbing the attention of Division I coaches during a prep school year at Hargrave Military Academy, which also produced current Ram De’Riante Jenkins
  • Originally signed with Duquesne, but reopened his recruitment following the departure of Dukes’ Coach Jim Ferry
  • Last name is pronounced “Jonkam”

2017-2018 (FRESHMAN)

  • Appeared in 20 games during the season; Scored 14 points and hauled in eight rebounds
  • Scored a season-best four points and grabbed two rebounds in a win over Grambling State on Nov. 10
  • Scored three points off the bench at George Washington on Feb. 17

PRIOR TO VCU

  • Averaged 11 points and seven rebounds, and took 22 charges, during the 2016-17 season to help lift Hargrave to a 43-2 record
  • Posted averages of 14.7 points and 10.4 rebounds as a senior at West Springfield High School in 2015-16
  • Named Team MVP, First Team All-Fairfax County and VHSL 6A All-State Second Team as a senior at West Springfield
  • Played on the AAU circuit as part of Baltimore Elite

PERSONAL
Nickname: Lew
Birthdate: Oct. 8, 1997
Birthplace: Springfield, Va.
Hometown: Springfield, Va.
Parent: Sharyl
Siblings: DJ and James
Major: Undecided
Fast fact: Also played football in high school
Wears No. 22 because: It’s my favorite number

Statistics

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