Newton pulls out of NBA draft, go back to UConn
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Jeff Borzello, ESPN Staff WriterMay 31, 2023, 12:56 PM ET
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- Graduate of University of Delaware.UConn senior Tristen Newton
, the beginning point player on the Huskies’ championship game group, revealed Wednesday early morning that he was withdrawing from the NBA draft and going back to Storrs.Newton was one of two stay-or-go decisions that coach Dan Hurley was waiting on going into the early-entry withdrawal deadline, with possible first-round choice Andre Jackson still yet to announce.The Return of Mr. Triple Double #HU 5KIES|@D1Tristen pic.twitter.com/KBFp9nNCSf!.?.!— UConn Guys’s Basketball(@UConnMBB
)May 31, 2023 After spending the very first 3 years of his college profession at East Carolina, earning second-team All-AAC honors as a junior, Newton transferred
to UConn last spring and right away slotted into the Huskies ‘lineup. He wound up starting 38 games, consisting of all six NCAA tournament games.Newton was essential in the national championship game, completing with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 helps in the 76-59 win over San Diego State. He likewise notched 2 triple-doubles last season, going
for 22 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists versus Buffalo and 12 points, 10 rebounds and 12 helps versus Marquette.Editor’s Picks 2 Related The 6-foot-5 guard ended up the season balancing 10.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.7 helps, shooting a career-high 36.6%from 3-point range.With Newton back in the fold along with Alex Karaban, Hurley is reviving at least 2 beginners from the title-winning group. The NCAA competition’s Most Impressive Player, Adama Sanogo, and potential lottery pick Jordan Hawkins both got in the NBA draft.UConn, nevertheless, is
refilling via the recruiting path. The Huskies are generating a top-five class including four ESPN 100 prospects, led by top-15 hire Stephon Castle.