Lewis, who also coached Mika at Lone Peak High, doesn't question or criticize the 22-year-old Mika's choice to turn pro, as foolish as it now appears to outsiders. Having exchanged text messages with the new pro the past few weeks, Lewis believes Mika is showing Miami more of what he can do in practices rather than in games.
"I think that's maybe what is unseen is what he does there in practice," Lewis said.
As for the Cougars left behind, they assembled in Provo on June 26 and began the summer term and eight weeks of NCAA-allowed training and practices that can be supervised by coaches two hours each week.