Texas Guard Mikey Lewis To Miss Extended Time With Foot Injury

Texas basketball will begin the 2026-27 season without one of its most experienced guards after Mikey Lewis suffered a fracture in his right foot during practice.

The junior transfer from Saint Mary’s fractured the fifth metatarsal and underwent surgery Thursday in Austin. Texas expects Lewis to miss an extended period, although the injury is not considered season-ending. 

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That delays a highly anticipated Longhorns debut for a player expected to provide scoring and stability in Sean Miller’s backcourt.

Lewis arrived in Austin after two seasons at Saint Mary’s, where he developed into a first-team All-West Coast Conference performer.

As a sophomore, the 6-3 guard averaged 13.9 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists while starting all 33 games. He also shot 36.8 percent from 3-point range and 88.2 percent from the free-throw line.

His absence creates an immediate opportunity for Texas’ younger guards.

Sophomore transfer Isaiah Johnson remains a major option in the backcourt, while freshmen Austin Goosby, Bo Ogden and Joe Sterling could see their roles expand until Lewis returns.

Texas also added Amari Evans from Tennessee, giving Miller another experienced perimeter defender and ball-handler. 

The Longhorns are not short on new faces. Texas welcomes 11 newcomers, including transfers David Punch, Elyjah Freeman and Lewis, along with a highly regarded freshman class led by Marcus Spears Jr. and Goosby. 

That depth will now be tested earlier than expected.

Lewis was projected as an important scoring option off the bench and a secondary creator behind Johnson. Losing him for the opening stretch removes one of the roster’s most proven perimeter scorers.

The encouraging part for Texas is that the injury isn’t expected to end his season.

For now, the priority is recovery.

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When Lewis returns, the Longhorns should regain a veteran guard capable of stretching defenses, handling pressure and providing instant offense.

Until then, Miller’s freshmen and transfer additions will get an early chance to prove Texas’ depth is as strong as advertised.