Lewis transferred into St. Mary’s this offseason from Don Bosco Prep and is about to make an immediate impact in the back court. The 6’2 guard has a clean release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Lewis is more than just a shooter as he can also get to the rim off the bounce and finishes in a variety of ways around the rim. He moves well without the ball in his hands and works hard on the defensive end. Lewis has the potential to play on and off the ball is something that will help his game throughout the course of the season.

Deadly perimeter shooting continues to define Jaylen Lewis Jaylen Lewis 6'2" | CG/PG St. Mary | 2028 State NJ ‘ offensive identity, with his efficiency and shot making versatility driving a large portion of his value. Easily one of the top performers in the gym backed by a loud shooting performance, Lewis’ fearless approach and quick trigger confidence were evident in his ability to catch fire from the perimeter— stringing together makes in rapid succession while showing encouraging outside versatility, creating off the dribble and converting several attempts from well beyond the arc with deep range accuracy coupled with the ability to take advantage of late closeouts and lightly contested opportunities off the catch and work effectively off away screens and pin downs, displaying fluid movement in rhythm footwork and strong balance.

Perimeter shooting remains Jaylen Lewis Jaylen Lewis 6'2" | CG/PG St. Mary | 2028 State NJ ‘ calling card and the primary driver of his offensive impact. The confident left handed sharpshooter showed an ability to heat up quickly and knock down shots in bunches, displaying versatility across multiple shot types coupled with an expanded attack from different areas on the floor— in rhythm mid range pull ups out of designed DHO’s, leveraging his shooting gravity and attacking closeouts off the bounce for soft touch runners in the lane, displaying strong movement shooting instincts working off of DHO’s, consistently playing with balanced and in rhythm footwork, while also showing the ability to manufacture tough attempts off the dribble, including multiple makes from deep range.

Perimeter shot making continues to remain a defining strength for Jaylen Lewis Jaylen Lewis 6'2" | CG/PG St. Mary | 2028 State NJ ‘ skillset and where the large part of impact stems from. Reflective of his fiercely confident nature and ability to heat up quickly, the left handed sharpshooter showed impressive flashes of his perimeter shot making ability, knocking down shots in bunches and in rapid succession, highlighted by efficiency across multiple different shot types— navigating various away screens and pin downs as a movement shooter with in rhythm footwork and strong balance throughout, converting on a variety of off the dribble looks, including several from deep, while also knocking down his share of open catch and shoot attempts.

At this stage in his development, Jaylen Lewis Jaylen Lewis 6'2" | CG/PG St. Mary | 2028 State NJ is at his most effective as an off ball perimeter shooter, and he once again showcased that strength on the second day of Philly Live. The left hander continued to display his confidence and efficiency as a shot maker, consistently knocking down threes with deep range. Featuring a smooth and repeatable release, Lewis actively hunted his shot, capitalizing on late closeouts and soft contests. Whether spotting up or working off a variety of screens as a movement shooter, he consistently converted on quality looks and seized multiple open opportunities from beyond the arc.

At his best and most effective at this point as a perimeter shot maker off the ball, Jaylen Lewis once again put his confident and rather efficient shot making ability, with deep range accuracy, on full display to open the second scholastic live period. Featuring a smooth shooting release, the left hander really hunted his shot, taking advantage of late closeouts and weak contests not only as a spot up shooter but also navigating different screens as a movement shooter to convert on a number of open looks from beyond the three point line.

A lethal three point shooter with a smooth and effortless release, Jaylen Lewis Jaylen Lewis 6'2" | CG/PG St. Mary | 2028 State NJ looked very much like his usual self operating as an effective shooter and floor spacing—consistently hunting perimeter opportunities and knocking down open looks from beyond the arc with confidence. The left handed sharpshooter showcased the fluid and compact shooting mechanics that allow him to confidently impact the game from long range, complete with impressive shooting range as well. Lewis ultimately demonstrated his ability to be effective both as a movement shooter and as a spot up threat, knocking down outside shots just as comfortably on the move as he does off the catch.

A deadly three point shooter with a smooth and effortless release, Jaylen Lewis Jaylen Lewis 6'2" | CG/PG St. Mary | 2028 State NJ was much of himself throughout the course of Saturday’s action— hunting his shot from the perimeter and knocking down open three point looks. The left handed sniper displayed the fluid and compact shooting mechanics that allow him to confidently impact the game from three point distance, with plus range too— ultimately demonstrating his ability to shoot it just as well on the move as he does as a spot up shooter.

A lethal three point shooter with a smooth and effortless release, Jaylen Lewis Jaylen Lewis 6'2" | CG/PG St. Mary | 2028 State NJ has showcased his versatility by proving he can knock down shots just as effectively on the move as he can in spot up situations so far this fall. The left-handed combo guard has strung together moments that’ve also displayed his craftiness and creativity off the dribble—making smart reads in the paint that resulted in creating opportunities for teammates as well as finishing around the rim with craftiness and soft touch.

A dead eye shooter from three point distance with a smooth release, Jaylen Lewis Jaylen Lewis 6'2" | CG/PG St. Mary | 2028 State NJ exhibited his versatility as a shooter— ultimately demonstrating an ability to shoot it just as well on the move as he does as a standstill shooter. The left handed combo guard also flashed some of his craftiness and creativity off the dribble with different decisions he made getting in the paint and creating for others as well as different finishes at the basket.