Texas Basketball Guard Mikey Lewis Suffered Foot Injury
The new Longhorns transfer is scheduled to undergo surgery this Thursday in Austin.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Basketball
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Texas basketball guard Mikey Lewis has broken a bone in his right foot during practice. The team will be without the offseason transfer for an extended period, with a return to play not expected until the 2026-27 season.
Why it matters
Lewis was expected to be a key contributor for the Longhorns following a season where he averaged 13.9 points per game. His absence leaves a significant gap in the team roster just before the season opener against Chicago State on October 2.
Lewis joins the Longhorns after a collegiate career featuring 126 made three-pointers over two seasons. The team is looking to improve upon their 21-15 record from last year while adjusting to this medical setback.
The players
Mikey Lewis
A 6-foot-3 guard who transferred to the University of Texas basketball team this offseason.
Texas Longhorns
The University of Texas at Austin men's basketball team.
The details
The injury occurred during a team practice session, necessitating surgery in Austin. Lewis joined the Longhorns this offseason after playing at St. Mary's, where he was a 6-foot-3 guard. The team will now have to reconfigure its backcourt rotation as it approaches its October 2 matchup.
Timeline
This week: Mikey Lewis broke a bone in his foot.
Thursday: Mikey Lewis undergoes surgery in Austin.
October 2: Texas plays Chicago State in season opener.
2026-27 season: Mikey Lewis is expected to return to play.
The Texas Context
This roster adjustment follows the significant lineup shifts seen during the 2023-24 Texas basketball season. The loss of a projected starter like Lewis complicates the team's integration phase as they prepare for non-conference play.
Fans planning to attend the season opener on October 2 will see a different rotation on the court than originally projected. The focus for supporters now shifts to how the remaining guards manage the increased minutes following this injury.
The takeaway
Supporters should keep an eye on official team announcements regarding the starting lineup before the October 2 opener. The primary focus remains the team's transition success during early-season play without their new recruit.
Further reading
You can find more coverage of the team's upcoming season in our Basketball section.
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