Krystian Lewis Transferred to Tulane University
The third-year point guard joined the Green Wave roster during the 2026 offseason.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Basketball
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Third-year point guard Krystian Lewis transferred to the Tulane University men's basketball team during the 2026 offseason. Lewis, a Louisiana native, previously competed for UL-Monroe and Pearl River Community College.
Why it matters
Lewis sought a coaching staff to help him develop within a winning system at a university in his home state. His arrival adds an aggressive playmaker to a Tulane program that finished with an 18-15 record in the 2025-26 season.
Lewis averaged 18.4 points, 3.2 assists, and 1.4 steals per game last season while converting 195 of his 232 free throw attempts. He joins a Tulane team that struggled with perimeter shooting, finishing 11th in the American Conference.
The players
Krystian Lewis
A third-year point guard who attended Wossman High School and played at both UL-Monroe and Pearl River Community College.
Anthony Reed
A former Tulane basketball player who established a career scoring mark of 1,896 points between 1989 and 1993.
The details
Coaches have utilized weight room training to increase the speed and explosiveness of Lewis, who is known for his ability to drive to the basket and draw fouls. The point guard previously played for Pearl River Community College during the 2024-25 season.
Timeline
1989-93: Anthony Reed scored 1,896 points at Tulane.
2024-25: Krystian Lewis played for Pearl River Community College.
2025-26: Tulane finished 18-15; UL-Monroe finished 4-28.
2026: Krystian Lewis transferred to Tulane in the offseason.
Season Trajectory
This transfer positions Lewis to fill a playmaking void for a Tulane squad looking to improve upon their 18-15 mark from the 2025-26 season. His integration into the system will be critical for the team to climb the rankings in the American Conference.
Lewis must improve upon his 36.2% field goal percentage to help the Green Wave improve their league-low 3-point shooting standing. His ability to draw fouls, evidenced by 232 attempts last year, offers a reliable way to generate points when outside shots are not falling.
The takeaway
Lewis brings a high-volume scoring profile and an aggressive, foul-drawing style of play to New Orleans. His development in the weight room is expected to be a major factor in his transition to the American Conference.
Further reading
For more on the team's outlook, visit the Basketball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NOLA.
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