Nik Khamenia will miss UConn's non-conference gauntlet after undergoing foot surgery

UConn sophomore forward Nik Khamenia, who is averaging 10.7 points per game, has undergone foot surgery and will miss the Huskies' non-conference schedule. Head coach Dan Hurley confirmed that Khamenia will be re-evaluated in 6-8 weeks. Khamenia is in his first season with UConn after previously playing at Duke in 2025-26.