That is, Wiggins had the reputation, at least in the minds of some, of someone who was out for himself, shot too much and played with no regard for how his team fared.

Lewis saw some players like that last year around Charlotte, but he didn't see any of that in Wiggins' game as the Vikings went 22-6. In fact, what he saw was a point guard with the ability to perform under pressure, rally his teammates and share the basketball. And he watched Wiggins do it all while adjusting to the rigorous I-Meck Conference schedule.

"He probably exceeded everyone's expectations," says Lewis. "He's so composed at all times on the floor. It was definitely impressive."

Wiggins returns for his senior season, having proven what he can do on the basketball court. He averaged 12.9 points and 7.3 assists per game last season, and had more steals than turnovers.

"Turnovers drive me crazy, and he doesn't make turnovers," says Lewis.

Wiggins was clutch at the foul line, evidenced by a 14-of-15 performance in a two-point win at Hopewell late last season, and despite being 5-foot-9, he also posted double-digit rebounds in multiple games.

Lewis loves Wiggins' tenacity, something he has shown by diving after loose balls and attacking the basket against much larger defenders. "He's a warrior," says Lewis.

Wiggins is motivated to succeed by his dislike for one thing in particular.

"I hate losing," he says. "I do whatever not to lose."

One aspect of Wiggins' game that Lewis loves is his ability to recognize what needs to be done and then takes care of it. Last year, Carlin Bremner, who now plays at the University of Central Arkansas, was the Vikings' top offensive threat, and Wiggins deferred to him. But when Bremner was injured for a few games, Wiggins took on more of a scoring role. After Bremner returned, Wiggins returned to his primary role as a distributor.

Now that Bremner and others have graduated, Lewis says Wiggins will be counted on to adjust again and score more.

"If they need me to score, I will," says Wiggins.

But, he admits, he likes setting up his teammates just as much, if not more, than scoring himself.

"It just helps out the team overall," says Wiggins. "As long as we win, it doesn't make a difference who scores."

Wiggins spent the offseason working on his shot, often burying 250 three-pointers per day. He is now getting recruiting attention from Colgate, Navy, Robert Morris and High Point.

Lewis is excited to see what he'll do in his second year in Viking blue.

"We will go how he goes," says Lewis.