KJ Lewis

Former Chapin High School basketball star KJ Lewis didn't forget about his El Paso roots despite spending his last year of high school hundreds of miles away.

One of the best high school players to ever come out of El Paso will play his senior season for Texas 6A powerhouse Duncanville.

The entire sporting community of El Paso watched as class of 2023 star junior guard KJ Lewis announced his commitment to Pac-12 powerhouse Arizona on Wednesday in front of friends and family at Chapin High School.

Two of the top teams from the 915 are ready to tip-off in the regional semifinal round of the Texas state basketball playoffs for the second straight year.

Chapin Huskies junior KJ Lewis is a finalist for the Dave Campbell's Mr. Texas Basketball Player of the Year, and online voting is happening now.

Two El Paso teams will hit the road on Tuesday in hopes of advancing in the Texas state boys basketball playoffs for the second straight year.

KJ Lewis, one of the best high school basketball prospects ever to play in El Paso, has been banged up by opponents and officials over the last three years.

According to on3.com, Chapin High star guard KJ Lewis has narrowed his college list to eight, with Arizona and Texas Tech the favorites for the El Pasoan.

In west El Paso, Franklin and Chapin clashed for a non-district showdown that was a true instant classic.

Lewis, who is ranked the No. 2 prospect in Texas and No. 25 overall in the country according to 247 Sports, turned down a two-year, $500,000 professional contract from Overtime Elite.