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7 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Those bad @$$ guards that Baylor a Houston have won a ton of games with?

If healthy, that should be Jakai Newton someday soon.

Yup. Because of the time missed a lot of analysts have put him back of mind. But if he’s 100% physically and mentally Newton’s got some rare traits. Even with the time lost it would not shock me if by B1G season he forces Woody to find him minutes. 

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4 hours ago, Demo said:

Yup. Because of the time missed a lot of analysts have put him back of mind. But if he’s 100% physically and mentally Newton’s got some rare traits. Even with the time lost it would not shock me if by B1G season he forces Woody to find him minutes. 

He is a first step monster.

He can be a defensive stopper nationally. Physicality, wingspan, athleticism, and attitude.

He’s gonna be one of those guys who plays like someone’s gonna punch his grandma if he lets them score—a scowler.

The kid is a warrior. 

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2 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

He is a first step monster.

He can be a defensive stopper nationally. Physicality, wingspan, athleticism, and attitude.

He’s gonna be one of those guys who plays like someone’s gonna punch his grandma if he lets them score—a scowler.

The kid is a warrior. 

Your “Baylor/Houston guard” is a great comp. Between that and Demo’s Cupps :: Jay Wright guard comp, I love where the backcourt is going.

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https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/indiana-freshman-jakai-newton-opens-up-about-knee-injury-says-its-getting-better-every-week-212997322/

Ok, this is way more about Newton’s knee situation. Had a similar procedure, an osteochondral drilling, in 2000 and my knee never came all the way back. But, an 18 yo body, advanced technology and a dedicated staff I’m sure bode well for his prospects, long term.

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22 hours ago, Demo said:

The kid’s kind of a cyborg. Just turned 18.

No leg work here whatsoever, not even on the versa. Seems notable, even if it was clearly an arm day.

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11 minutes ago, mike vannice said:

Does anybody know the status of Jakai for this upcoming season? Other sites saying he suffered another injury and is doubtful for the season. Just rumors or any truth to this?

He had a setback to the complete healing of his micro fracture. He was pretty upfront about it in a recent Hoosier Hysterics podcast. Jakai said he’ll be back on the court soon, but he is still not cleared for running.

 

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