Nyk Lewis - College Basketball News & Rumors

Alston scores 19 off the bench, VCU defeats NJIT 87-49

Torey Alston scored 19 points off the bench to help lead VCU past NJIT 87-49 on Wednesday

22 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Reid and Memphis take down VCU 89-88

Jayden Reid led the Memphis Tigers with 32 points and secured the victory with a free throw with five seconds remaining as the Tigers knocked off the VCU Rams 89-88 on Saturday

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

VCU beats Little Rock 82-72 as Torey Alston scores 17 off the bench

VCU starts the season strong with an 82-72 win over Little Rock on Monday

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Fully cleared for activities Lewis (ankle) has been fully cleared for all basketball-related activities, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact This marks the final step in Lewis' recovery after his ankle issue and should leave him on track for full participation heading into the season. Lewis' clearance is especially notable for VCU given his role in the backcourt. The VCU guard averaged 8.7 points and 4.5 rebounds last season as a freshman, and with a year of experience under his belt, he should have a lot more poise going into his sophomore season.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Expecting return by late September Lewis (ankle) is ahead of schedule with his recovery and expects full clearance by late September, Zach Joachim of Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Lewis was originally expected to return at some point in the fall, and this news provides a clearer idea of when. The rising sophomore guard sustained the right ankle injury against Illinois in the Round of 32 this past season. He said he's now "doing everything but live segments." Lewis was the A-10 Rookie of the Year after averaging 8.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 steals on 23.8 minutes per game in 2025-26 campaign.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Should be cleared by fall Lewis (ankle) has been progressing nicely and is expected to be cleared by the fall, according to Adam Epstein of AWadd Radio.

Impact Lewis has been trending in the right direction in his recovery process, and all signs point to him being ready to play by the fall -- and in turn, to be healthy for the start of the 2026-27 campaign. Lewis was the A-10 Rookie of the Year after averaging 8.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 steals across 23.8 minutes per game in 2025-26.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining at VCU Lewis (ankle) has agreed to a deal to remain at VCU for the 2026-27 season, Joe Tipton of On3 reports.

Impact Lewis, the A-10's rookie of the year, isn't going anywhere. After averaging 8.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 steals across 23.8 minutes per game in 2025-26. He suffered an ankle injury in VCU's NCAA Tournament loss to Illinois, and the issue required surgery, leaving his status up in the air for the start of next season.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Requires surgery Lewis (ankle) requires surgery, according to Zach Joachim of the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Impact Because of the ankle injury Lewis suffered in the 2026 NCAA tournament's Round of 32, surgery is required to fix an ongoing problem he is dealing with going into this offseason. The development comes after a strong and healthy first season, during which he logged only one DNP.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

VCU's Nyk Lewis out for remainder of game against No. 3 Illinois with sprained ankle

VCU guard Nyk Lewis will not return to the Rams’ second-round game against No. 3 seed Illinois on Saturday after spraining his right ankle in the opening minute, according to the s...

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Suffers ankle injury Lewis suffered an ankle injury in Saturday's loss to Illinois, according to Rob Dauster of The Field of 68.

Impact Lewis was carried off the court with an ankle injury just one minute into the game, and he didn't return. That was an early sign of how things would happen for VCU, as the team suffered a 76-55 defeat. He finished the 2025-26 season with averages of 8.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

No. 11 seed VCU erases 19-point deficit, stuns sixth-seeded North Carolina 82-78 in OT

Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer with 15 seconds left in overtime and No. 11 VCU erased from a 19-point second-half deficit to stun sixth-seeded North Carolina 82-78 in...

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

North Carolina and VCU meet in opening round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 21 North Carolina Tar Heels play the VCU Rams in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

VCU beats Dayton 70-62 to win second straight Atlantic 10 Tournament, earn spot in NCAA Tournament

Nyk Lewis finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds and No. 2 seed VCU beat fourth-seeded Dayton 70-62 to win a second straight Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament and clinch a spot in...

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

VCU wins 82-63 against Fordham

Led by Jadrian Tracey's 15 points, the VCU Rams defeated the Fordham Rams 82-63

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Atlantic 10 showdown between No. 18 Saint Louis, VCU ends with shoving, benches clearing

A showdown for first place in the Atlantic 10 concluded with the benches clearing and multiple ejections in an 88-75 win by No. 18 Saint Louis against VCU

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Thames leads second-half rally, No. 18 Saint Louis beats VCU 88-75 as benches empty

Kellen Thames scored 16 points and No. 18 Saint Louis rallied from a 10-point deficit in the second half for an 88-75 win over VCU on Friday night in a game in which both benches e...

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Ward scores 15 off the bench, VCU downs George Washington 89-75

Tyrell Ward scored 15 points off of the bench to help lead the VCU Rams over the George Washington Revolutionaries 89-75

FEBRUARY 18 • Associated Press

Hill's 20 lead VCU over Richmond 78-67

Led by Terrence Hill Jr.'s 20 points, the VCU Rams defeated the Richmond Spiders 78-67 to extend their win streak to nine games

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

Off injury report Friday Lewis (undisclosed) is good to go for Friday's tilt with Dayton.

Impact Lewis missed his first game of the season in Dayton's last game against Fordham, but he'll limit his absence to one outing. The freshman guard, who's started all 22 games he's played, averages 8.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Tuesday Lewis didn't play in Tuesday's game against Fordham due to an undisclosed issue.

Impact It's unclear why Lewis didn't play, as he had featured in the starting lineup in each of VCU's previous contests this season. The freshman guard will aim to return to the hardwood against Dayton on Friday, Feb. 6.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Hill scores 14 as VCU defeats Richmond 77-69

Terrence Hill Jr. scored 14 points off of the bench to help lead the VCU Rams over the Richmond Spiders 77-69 on Tuesday

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Duquesne hosts VCU after Guinyard's 24-point game

Duquesne plays the VCU Rams after Tarence Guinyard scored 24 points in Duquesne's 89-83 overtime win over the Davidson Wildcats

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Hill scores 17 off the bench as VCU beats American 105-83

Terrence Hill Jr. scored 17 points off of the bench to lead the VCU Rams past the American Eagles 105-83 on Thursday

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Hall's 24 points lead New Mexico over VCU 81-78

Jake Hall scores 24 points as New Mexico beats VCU 81-78

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Duke Miles scores 20 and No. 24 Vanderbilt beats VCU 89-74 in the Battle 4 Atlantis semifinals

Duke Miles scored 20 points, Tyler Nickel and Tyler Tanner each had 16 and No. 24 Vanderbilt beat VCU 89-74 in the Battle 4 Atlantis semifinals

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

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