4-star PG Nyk Lewis receives release from Xavier, plans to reopen recruitment

Washington (D.C.) Gonzaga four-star point guard Nyk Lewis has requested and received his release from Xavier and plans to reopen his recruitment, according to On3’s Joe Tipton.

Lewis’ decision comes just days after Musketeers head coach Sean Miller left the program to become the new head coach at the University of Texas. Lewis had been committed to XU since August 2024 and signed with them in November over Seton Hall, Michigan, LSU, Marquette and a number of others.

“I chose Xavier because of the fit and the style of play that Xavier has and I trust coach Miller and the staff,” he told On3 at the time of his commitment.

A 6’1 guard, Lewis is the No. 51 overall prospect in the 2025 class, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also ranks as the nation’s No. 7 point guard and No. 3 player in the District of Columbia.

Nyk Lewis Scouting Report

On3 National Recruiting Analyst Jamie Shaw writes this about him as a prospect:

“Nyk Lewis is a paint touch guard. Listed in the 6-1 range, he has long arms with a sturdy base and good balance. Lewis has a crafty handle along with quick-twitch athleticism that gets him to where he wants to go on the court. Not only does he touch the paint on offense, but he also prevents the other team from touching the paint while guarding the point of attack. Lewis will need to continue tightening the jump shot. He is comfortable pulling up, stepping into his shots off the bounce and knocking them down. Things can get streaky shooting from beyond the arc. He is aggressive on both ends which helps him to be an active rebounder from the point guard position. He is on the shorter side, so his ability to heat up the point of attack is important. Lewis is competitive in every setting and simply exudes toughness on the court.”