Mikey Lewis injury opens opportunities for Texas freshmen guards
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Texas basketball guard Mikey Lewis broke his foot and will miss significant time after surgery. This injury may increase playing time for freshmen Austin Goosby, Joe Sterling, and Bo Ogden as the Longhorns prepare for their season opener against Chicago State on November 2. Lewis was expected to be a key scoring option for the team, having earned All-West Coast Conference honors last season. Goosby, an All-American, expressed support for Lewis while emphasizing the need for freshmen to step up during his absence.
- •Mikey Lewis suffered a broken foot during practice.
- •Lewis's recovery timeline is between four weeks and four months.
- •Austin Goosby is projected to play a larger role as a freshman guard.
- •Texas opens its season against Chicago State on November 2.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Bigger roles for All-American Austin Goosby, other Texas freshmen after Mikey Lewis injury
"Guard Mikey Lewis broke his foot Monday and will miss an extended amount of time for Texas basketball. That could mean more minutes for Austin Goosby, Joe Sterling and Bo Ogden.
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