Student-athlete profile - Lewis Leonard, SBVC basketball

LEWIS LEONARD

San Bernardino Valley College

Basketball

The lowdown: The 6-foot-4 sophomore shooting guard is the second-leading scorer in the state (25.5 ppg). Is also averaging 5.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.2 steals. Has a high game of 41 points against Desert. Has reached double figures in every game, scoring more than 20 points 19 times and more than 30 seven times. Averaged 12 points and 4.1 rebounds as a freshman, helping the Wolverines to a Foothill Conference championship. High game that season was 28 aainst Antelope Valley.

Age: 20

Hometown: Philadelphia

High school: Frankford High School, 2006

Major: Business

Favorite athlete: Keith Myers (San Bernardino Valley College football player)

Favorite team: Philadelphia 76ers

Role model: Gerry Wright (San Bernardino Valley College head coach)

Can’t miss TV show: Rob and Big (on MTV)

Most memorable sports moment: Winning the Foothill Conference championship last season.

Most embarrassing sports moment: I missed a dunk against Chaffey.

Person most influential in your athletic success: My cousin Maurice Bibbs

Celebrity you most want to meet: Kobe Bryant and LeBron James

Favorite food: Chicken and baked mac

Favorite movie: Friday

Last good book you read: The Carolina Way (The Dean Smith book on leadership).

What’s in your CD player/iPod: Meek Millz/Lil Wayne

Other hobbies: Video games, working out

Favorite vacation spot: Los Angeles/Rodeo Drive

Best advice anyone has given you: Play defense and don’t leave any money on the table (Coach Wright)

Pre-game ritual or superstition: Listen to my Ipod and joke around with my teammates.

What would you like to be doing in five years? Playing in the NBA. No question about it!