DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Sam Lewis went through the same growing pains every freshman experiences.
Acclimating to college basketball. Inconsistent playing time. Mixed results.
“But I learned a lot last year getting ready for this year,” Lewis said. “It helped me.”
Lewis credits increased physical and mental strength for his rhythm in the first month of the 2024-25 season. Head coach Tod Kowalczyk says maturity has been the difference.
“Every day, you’ve got to compete in practice, you’ve got to be engaged,” Kowalczyk said. “There are no days off.”
Whatever Lewis was searching for has been found.