UGA star freshman Newell to go into NBA draft

• Jonathan GivonyApr 9, 2025, 10:52 AM ET Close NBA draft expert and writer Joined ESPN.com in July 2017
  Creator and co-owner of DraftExpress.com, a private hunting and analytics service used by NBA, NCAA and international groups

Georgia freshman big guy Asa Newell will enter the 2025 NBA draft, his representatives at Excel Sports Management informed ESPN on Wednesday.Newell, the No. 21 possibility in ESPN’s NBA draft forecasts, was called to the SEC All-Freshman group after averaging 15.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.0 block in 29.0 minutes per game.Newell assisted Georgia make the NCAA tournament for the first time considering that

2015, as the Bulldogs completed 20-13. Editor’s Picks At 6-foot-10, Newell’s size, mobility, aggressiveness and intensity level are considerable properties that permitted him to have a highly efficient, efficient freshman campaign.Newell made 26 3-pointers in 33 games and converted 75 %of his complimentary tosses, favorable signs NBA scouts point to for the 19-year-old’s capability to end up being a more constant outside shooter (29% 3-point portion)in time.The NBA draft integrate will be held May 11-18 in Chicago, and the draft will be June 25-26 in New York.Jonathan Givony is an NBA draft professional and the founder and co-owner

of DraftExpress.com, a personal hunting and analytics service used by NBA, NCAA and worldwide groups.