Updated March 21, 2026, 8:57 p.m. ET
VCU may presumably be and not using a starter for almost all of its second-round game against Illinois after an early damage within the contest.
Guard Nyk Lewis went down lower than a minute into the matchup on Saturday, March 21. He was making an attempt to seize a rebound when he landed on a teammate’s foot, twisting his proper ankle. He instantly went down and was in seen ache.
VCU workers assisted Lewis getting off the courtroom as he could not put any weight on his proper foot.
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Lewis went into the locker room after the damage however the severity of it stays unknown. He has but to reappear within the game.
The freshman guard has began each game this season for the Rams, and performed a key position within the first spherical comeback win over North Carolina with 16 factors, together with two free throws in additional time to seal the win. He averages 8.9 factors and 4.6 rebounds per game, whereas additionally taking pictures 36.2% from 3-point land.
Lewis returned to the bench with an ice pack however didn’t have a shoe on the injured foot.
