GAME ON: Robert Lewis Q & A, RI's Best Ballplayer?

GAME ON: Robert Lewis Q & A, RI's Best Ballplayer?

Since his 36-point outburst against Hendricken, RI hoop fans have been buzzing about Robert Lewis. GAME ON caught up with Central’s Senior Captain, who talked about taking his game to the next level, his future hoop plans, and guaranteeing a state title.

GAME ON: Do you have a nickname?
Robert Lewis: My friends call me LBJ, for LeBron.

GAME ON: What was it like to drop 36 in Hendricken’s gym?
RL: I was in the zone. It was an honor to go in there with all their history and perform. It felt good…but I want a ring first.

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GAME ON: On that note, do you have any predictions to make about the rest of the season?
RL: I predict that we will win the state. It’s going to be a great tournament. I will predict a state championship though.

GAME ON: You received a lot of praise post-Hendricken, but North Kingstown held you to 10 points next game (60-46 loss for Central), dropping your average from first-to-second amongst RI scoring leaders – what happened?
RL: I had acid-reflux. It was totally unexpected. I shouldn’t have played, but wanted to help the team. I felt like I was about to faint, so I went to the hospital to get medication. It’s going away, but I’m not over it.

GAME ON: What’s your approach to being team leader and captain?
RL: I have to be focused or else nobody else will be. When I’m focused, our team plays hard. I like that position though. I like the responsibility.

GAME ON: What’s the best aspect of your game, and what’s one thing you are working on?
RL: I’m good at reading the defense, knowing when to drive, when to attack, and I’m strong with the ball. I’m still working on making my jump-shot consistent though.

GAME ON: Your game has taken-off this season, your senior year – how did you improve so much?
RL: Coach Keefe saw the potential in me and worked with me in the off-season. He put me in the weight room, on shooting machines, and taught me about reading defenses.

GAME ON: You seem to enjoy yourself on the court – what do you like so much about basketball?
RL: It’s just relaxing. People go through challenges every day, but on the court that all goes away. I love competing, love playing against the best player on the court.

GAME ON: What are your aspirations for basketball next year, and beyond?
RL: Prep-ball is the plan for next year. I want basketball to take me as far as I can go. Basketball is my life. That’s what I do.