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Villanova Freshman Standout Acaden Lewis Commits to Miami

The pickup addresses Miami's point guard vacancy through Lewis's ties to coach Jai Lucas.

Mar 20, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Acaden Lewis (55) shoots against Utah State Aggies forward Zach Keller (32) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Lewis, who announced Tuesday on Instagram, will transfer to Miami with three years of eligibility and will explore the 2026 NBA Draft while keeping that option open.
  • The 6-foot-2 point guard averaged 12.2 points and 5.3 assists as a Villanova freshman and set the program's rookie records with 176 assists and 63 steals.
  • He earned unanimous Big East All-Freshman honors and was named second-team all-conference for the 2025–26 season.
  • Miami targeted him to replace graduated starter Tre Donaldson, and Lucas had recruited Lewis in high school during his time as a Duke assistant.
  • On3 ranks Lewis as a four-star transfer, No. 7 point guard in the portal and No. 22 overall.