He is the eldest son of Hall of Fame basketball player and New York Knicks legend Patrick Ewing.

In the 2007–08 season, he participated in the College Slam Dunk Contest at St. Mary's University in San Antonio during the Final Four weekend.

As a senior with the Hoyas, Ewing averaged 6.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 34 games, winning the Big East Sixth Man of the Year award.

[5] On August 29, 2008, Ewing followed his father's footsteps once again when he was traded to the New York Knicks in exchange for the rights of former first round pick Frédéric Weis.

Ewing entered the game in the fourth quarter to a thunderous ovation by the Madison Square Garden crowd.

[11] On March 16, 2009, the Reno Bighorns waived Ewing after he reportedly suffered a Grade 1 MCL (medial collateral ligament) sprain.

[citation needed] Ewing was named to the New York Knicks roster for the 2009 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, but was unable to participate due to injury.

[31] In February 2021, Ewing was named lead assistant coach of the Ottawa Blackjacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL).

[32] On February 18, 2022, Ewing was named the inaugural head coach and general manager for the expansion Newfoundland Growlers of the CEBL.

[34] Ewing joined the South West Metro Pirates of NBL1 North as an assistant coach for the 2024 season.

[36] On 1 October 2024, Ewing was appointed head coach of the South West Metro Pirates for the 2025 and 2026 seasons.