Ewu Lures Center From Kansas State

Kevin Lewis, a 6-foot-10 center at Kansas State University the past two seasons, has signed a scholarship agreement to attend and play for Eastern Washington University, new Eagles head coach Steve Aggers has announced.

Lewis, a 13-game starter last season for the Wildcats, will sit out the 1995-96 season and have two years of eligibility remaining. Eastern has two senior centers on its roster for next season, including Big Sky Conference newcomer of the year Melvin Lewis.

“Kevin has a bright future, and with continued improvement and solid work habits he could develop into a very good Big Sky Conference player,” said Aggers, a Kansas State assistant last season. “He’ll be a great addition to our rebuilding efforts, on and off the court.”

As a sophomore, Lewis, who is from Midwest City, Okla., started 13 of the 21 games he played, averaging 12.2 minutes, 2.6 points and 1.9 rebounds per game. He played in 19 games as a freshman.

“Kevin is a very versatile player who can play in the high post as well as on the block,” Aggers said of Lewis, who didn’t begin playing basketball until he was a ninth-grader. “He has great hands, and is a solid passer and offensive rebounder. He is a good shot blocker and will improve defensively with a redshirt year. His best asset is his ability to run the floor and even play some power forward on occasion.

“As he gets more polished offensively, he has a chance to be a real impact player for our program,” Aggers added. “He has a wealth of experience playing in the Big Eight Conference, and will add a great deal to our program.”