(2023) - SG Jakai Newton to INDIANA

[Stuhoo]

Another piece of video. Looks like the young man is the real deal.

 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Another piece of video. Looks like the young man is the real deal.
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We are in great shape at the guard spot for next 2-3 years. No worries there. This kid looks exciting.


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[Class of '66 Old Fart]

OTRHoopsReport: Tip-Off Classic Standouts – 11/23/21

It should be discouraging for opponents in the state of Georgia that the core of this Newton County team will be around for another year after this one. Newton, an Indiana commit, is at the heart of what makes this team special. In many ways he is the fuel that makes this engine burn so hotly. He finished with 19 points in the win over Norcross. He is a high energy scorer that attacks the basket with intensity. He is a superb athlete who can also split time as a playmaker at the top of the key in coach Charlemagne Gibbon’s offense. The Newton-Castle 1-2 punch will be hard for any defense to contain this year.

[HoosierTrav]

I feel like this kid is much better than his ranking…. Or he’s going to get a big bump after this season. Possibly moves into 5* status? 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Rabjohns  -- Man, Indiana 2023 commit Jakai Newton (@jakai_newton) really knows how to compete. Made a bunch of plays late to lead Newton to an 82-77 win over traditional power McEachern. Does things that do show up in the stats and things that don’t show up in the stats

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

[8bucks]

Rabjohns  -- Man, Indiana 2023 commit Jakai Newton (@jakai_newton) really knows how to compete. Made a bunch of plays late to lead Newton to an 82-77 win over traditional power McEachern. Does things that do show up in the stats and things that don’t show up in the stats

I suppose he had additional details on the site but would love some details on what the bunch of play’s consisted of


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[Class of '66 Old Fart]

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/2023-guard-jakai-newton-off-to-a-strong-start-notes-and-highlights/?fbclid=IwAR3QmHiM_DPGJJlGVIfm3SQxjd0A1U2WYWnFfKa2bZexRoM1-Mu4u5MjTT8

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

12 hours ago, 8bucks said:

I suppose he had additional details on the site but would love some details on what the bunch of play’s consisted of


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This is from The Daily Hoosier; link to full story is in the above post.

“Jakai Newton is a pure scorer who’s always in attack mode,” Markwith wrote.  “The Indiana commit finished with 17 points & 5 rebounds but his 17 points were all loud buckets that got the crowd on their feet.

[Gnet550]

3 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/2023-guard-jakai-newton-off-to-a-strong-start-notes-and-highlights/?fbclid=IwAR3QmHiM_DPGJJlGVIfm3SQxjd0A1U2WYWnFfKa2bZexRoM1-Mu4u5MjTT8

I wonder how these teams would fair in Indiana. I know they obviously have some amazing athletes, but there is absolutely no defense being playing in that highlight clip.  I'm sure more of their games would translate then I think, but I can't hardly stand watching a high school game with no defense being played....I'm pretty old spirited for a 33 year old I guess lol.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Newton (5-0) escaped with a 61 - 60 win over Archer.  No mention of Jakai's stats in the post-game story.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

It was hyped as a battle of unbeatens but Newton had a double digit lead at the half and never looked back beating Rockdale County 74 - 40.  12 pts, 4 rbs, 4 stl, 1 ast, 1 TO, 5-of-10 from the floor, 2-of-4 on FTs. Missed both 3s.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Last night Newton (7-0) defeated Eastside 60 - 50.  Newton led much of the game by 15+ but sloppy play by the bench in the 4th made it look closer.  Jakai was limited due to foul trouble.  He picked up 2 in the first quarter and #3 only 3 min. into the 3rd.  I don't think he probably was on the court for much more than 16 minutes in total.  He finished with 8 points on 4-8 FG; 0-2 on 3s; 0 FT; 2 reb; 2 asst.  Newton plays a very aggressive man-to-man defense and frequently traps.  They also play a fast paced game and push the ball after every defensive rebound.  

[Hovadipo]

5 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Last night Newton (7-0) defeated Eastside 60 - 50.  Newton led much of the game by 15+ but sloppy play by the bench in the 4th made it look closer.  Jakai was limited due to foul trouble.  He picked up 2 in the first quarter and #3 only 3 min. into the 3rd.  I don't think he probably was on the court for much more than 16 minutes in total.  He finished with 8 points on 4-8 FG; 0-2 on 3s; 0 FT; 2 reb; 2 asst.  Newton plays a very aggressive man-to-man defense and frequently traps.  They also play a fast paced game and push the ball after every defensive rebound.  

Really wish Jakai didn't share a name with his HS. I never know where your sentences are going to end up when I read "Newton" early on.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

NHS (8-0) remains undefeated with an 85 - 62 win over Greenforest.  Jakai with 21 pts. on 7-9 FG; 3-3 on 3s; 4-4 FT; 8 reb; 1 asst; 1 blk; 3 TO.  Another game tonight. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

NHS ran its record to 9-0 with a 69 -41 win over Pinson Valley but I've not found any game details.

[HoosierHoops1]

On 12/11/2021 at 10:15 AM, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

NHS (8-0) remains undefeated with an 85 - 62 win over Greenforest.  Jakai with 21 pts. on 7-9 FG; 3-3 on 3s; 4-4 FT; 8 reb; 1 asst; 1 blk; 3 TO.  Another game tonight. 

Here's a Jakai-light video from Fridays game.

[8bucks]

[/url] Here's a Jakai-light video from Fridays game.

He seems to have more of an ability to create and make his own shot


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[Demo]

http://ontheradarhoops.com/hawks-naismith-holiday-classic-night-1-standouts/
 

Nice shoutout for Newton. Also mentions a couple of younger kids that we might as well start digging into now.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

On 12/12/2021 at 9:29 AM, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

NHS ran its record to 9-0 with a 69 -41 win over Pinson Valley but I've not found any game details.

This game was over early and Jakai and the starters only played about 16 minutes.  I had him with 9  pts on 4-5 FG; 1-1 on 3s; 0 FT; 3 reb; 2 asst; 1 stl; 1 blk; 2 TO.