(2023) - SG Jakai Newton to INDIANA

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[Class of '66 Old Fart]

We can't wait either.  THANK YOU.

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Newton HS #5 in the 7A pre-season poll.  For reference:  Ace Bailey plays at McEachern; Gicarri Harris plays for Grayson; Akai Fleming is at Osborne.

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Will sign Thursday and still rehabbing from knee surgery and won't start practicing until December.

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/jakai-newton-signing-with-iu-this-week-working-his-way-back-to-the-court-following-an-injury/?fbclid=IwAR2MsOzlPHr2vxMJfpuSE_AtY2audwUWU9Pw4ZnD29B7Re2ghFYne_U_XlU

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1 hour ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Will sign Thursday and still rehabbing from knee surgery and won't start practicing until December.

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/jakai-newton-signing-with-iu-this-week-working-his-way-back-to-the-court-following-an-injury/?fbclid=IwAR2MsOzlPHr2vxMJfpuSE_AtY2audwUWU9Pw4ZnD29B7Re2ghFYne_U_XlU

Disappointing that we can’t watch him until after the new year, but weird as it sounds, glad to hear it’s a knee. I thought it was a hip and hip stuff can be pretty dicey sometimes.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

He's a Hoosier!

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

https://www.covnews.com/sports/newton/jakai-newton-signs-indiana-basketball/

[HoosierHoopster]

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

Love the emphasis on two-way players 

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https://www.covnews.com/sports/newton/jakai-newton-signs-indiana-basketball/
 

Nice article from the local paper. Confirms Newton will be at the UNC game. With the exception of Cupps at the Purdue game last year, I doubt any of the recruits attending will have ever walked into an environment like UNC’s gonna be. 

[vemmeistars]

Honestly, if IU is undefeated going into the UNC game, I think it will blow last year's Purdue environment out of the water. I think the hype before the game will be similar to the Watshot game. The crowd for the first 2 games have been really strong as well.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Season opening preview story on Newton HS.  Jakai is discussed but a reminder to all that he's rehabbing a knee and won't resume practicing until December and won't see game action until January. 

https://www.covnews.com/sports/newton/hoops-preview-newton-boys-basketball-running-after-state-title-goal/

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[Class of '66 Old Fart]

A Dec. 7, story in The Covington News indicates Jakai not expected back in action until January.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Newton and Cupps nominated for the 2023 McDonald's All-American game.  Final rosters announced Jan. 24.

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

Newton and Cupps nominated for the 2023 McDonald's All-American game.  Final rosters announced Jan. 24.

What an absurd process that is. Love Newton, but he hasn’t played a game in 7 months.

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13 minutes ago, Demo said:

What an absurd process that is. Love Newton, but he hasn’t played a game in 7 months.

What was Newton's knee injury? ACL? MCL? 

[Redcamaro]

Any updates on whether Jakai is playing yet?

[Uspshoosier]

31 minutes ago, Redcamaro said:

Any updates on whether Jakai is playing yet?

Not playing yet