Villanova Freshman Acaden Lewis Enters NBA Draft, Transfer Portal
Villanova announced on Sunday that freshman guard Acaden Lewis will enter the 2026 NBA Draft while preserving his college eligibility and joining the transfer portal. He shared the news on Instagram and thanked Villanova fans for their support this season.
Season statistics and honors
Lewis averaged 12.2 points per game. He also paced the Wildcats with 5.3 assists and averaged 1.9 steals each contest.
| Category | Season Total / Avg |
|---|---|
| Points per game | 12.2 |
| Assists per game | 5.3 (176 total) |
| Steals per game | 1.9 (63 total) |
He earned All-Big East Second Team honors and finished as runner-up for Big East Freshman of the Year. His 176 assists and 63 steals set Villanova freshman program records.
Conference ranking
Lewis ranked second in the Big East in assists per game. Only UConn’s Silas Demary averaged more, at 6.0 assists per game.
His 63 steals placed him third in the conference.
Memorable games
In February, Lewis scored a career-high 26 points to help Villanova beat Georgetown 80-73 on the road. He added six assists in that performance.
Following Villanova’s first-round NCAA Tournament loss to Utah State, he described his future plans as undecided. He did not commit to a path immediately after the season ended.
Next steps and representation
Lewis declared for the 2026 NBA Draft while maintaining the option to return to college. He also entered the transfer portal, signaling openness to new opportunities.
He is the first Wildcat this offseason to enter either the transfer portal or the NBA Draft. Lewis is represented by Momentus Sports Partners.
- Agency clients include UConn’s Tarris Reed Jr.
- Agency clients include USC’s Rodney Rice.
Filmogaz.com will monitor developments as teams and scouts evaluate Lewis’ draft prospects and potential transfer destinations. Villanova fans can expect further updates as the process unfolds.
