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UConn loses guard Nik Khamenia to foot injury requiring surgery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 11:31 PM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

UConn loses guard Nik Khamenia to foot injury requiring surgery

Summary

UConn Huskies sophomore guard Nik Khamenia suffered a foot injury during a game against Wagner and will undergo surgery. Khamenia is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks, impacting the Huskies as they start the 2026-27 season with a 3-0 record, including a notable victory over Michigan. He had only played seven minutes against Wagner, scoring 11 points before exiting. The injury is a setback for Khamenia, who was experiencing a breakout season after transferring from Duke.

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•Nik Khamenia injured his foot against Wagner.
•He will undergo surgery and miss six to eight weeks.
•Khamenia was averaging 10.7 points this season.
•UConn started the season 3-0, including a win over Michigan.
•Khamenia's return could coincide with Big East play.

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The UConn Huskies have begun the 2026-27 college basketball season at 3-0, including a big win against the defending champion Michigan Wolverines . But as the Huskies appear to be among the early contenders for the national championship, they’re going to be short-handed in the near future. Sophomore guard Nik Khamenia suffered a foot injury during […] The post Dan Hurley loses sharpshooting Duke transfer to foot injury that needs surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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