(2023) - SG Jakai Newton to INDIANA

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,744]

My early takeaway from highlight videos

SHIFTY, ATHLETIC, EXPLOSIVE.

I don’t know his shooting percentages but he has his own unique shooting form. I don’t predict him to be a 3 point specialist. He likes to do a borderline Carry/Gather on his dribble that he isn’t being called for yet.

Sounds like a great kid that loves Indiana. Body of a B1G player already.

Let’s Go!


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[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,957]

Links to a bunch of post-commitment stories.  The first one from ITH has some great stories on Jakai as a very young boy.  He's a remarkable young man.

https://www.insidethehall.com/2021/10/22/the-extraordinary-beginnings-of-jakai-newton/

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/committed-class-of-2023-guard-jakai-newton-knew-iu-basketball-was-home-before-he-left-bloomington/

https://indianahq.com/class-of-2023-4-star-cg-jakai-newton-commits-to-indiana/

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2021/10/22/indiana-basketball-recruiting-jakai-newton-commits-iu-hoosiers-mike-woodson-georgia-2023-class/6108526001/

https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/Article/Jakai-Newton-commits-to-Indiana-basketball-recruiting-2023-173605738/

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,957]

Focuses on his amazing wingspan.

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-commit-jakai-newton-already-in-the-program-record-books-before-he-steps-on-campus/

[fwgreenway 474]

Closing the commitment so fast by the coaching staff. Love the pick up. And he looks like he has a very strong body for so young.

Welcome to IU!

[lillurk 3,668]

Shoutout Coach Rosemond 

 

[Brooks 85]

Seems like a kid who is proud to put on the IU uniform. Love this pickup. Looks like the hiring of coach Woody may be a lot better than most gave him credit for when he was announced. Go Hoosiers. 

[Billingsley 289]

Great job staff. Welcome to Indiana Mr Newton

[Alford Bailey 12,249]

Take a top 50 guard all day. Welcome!

[Josh 12,363]

I love it.  Welcome Jakai!

If we want to compete nationally we need to recruit nationally.  Inside out doesn't work for any relevant program.

I'm looking forward to seeing what you bring Mr Newton

[Hovadipo 52,949]

Team hair quality just went through the roof. 

[IUc2016 6,925]

According to 247 this kid is a 3 star and not even top 100. 
 

no way. 
 

Welcome to IU Jakai. 

[ap2345 7,097]

11 minutes ago, IUc2016 said:

According to 247 this kid is a 3 star and not even top 100. 
 

no way. 
 

Welcome to IU Jakai. 

That’s likely to change Rabby said he thinks he’s a top 80 player at least

[HoosierAloha 29,887]

Welcome Jakai and family!


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[cybergates 337]

On 6/22/2021 at 9:11 PM, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Tweeted earlier this evening we've extended an offer.  6'3" SG/CG who attends Newton HS in Covington, GA.  Rivals has him #90 nationally.  Quite unique that his surname is the same as the school he attends.    Plays AAU for Atlanta XPress 16U on the UAA circuit.

247

Rivals

https://popscoutbball.com/2021/05/12/pospcout-hoops-scouting-report-2023-jakai-newton/

https://yt.d0.cx/watch.php?v=&p=PL9FsodJEhGmp3BPXGtk2-Fafig1nGMQWS

 

4 months to the day from the offer? Impressive turnaround and close by the staff. Kid is oozing potential and think he is under-ranked.

[IUc2016 6,925]

9 hours ago, ap2345 said:

That’s likely to change Rabby said he thinks he’s a top 80 player at least

I’m sure it is. But then again, they literally just ranked him 117 a week ago. So my point remains, no way. 

[Banksyrules 4,232]

The good thing from having a well established and well liked former NBA coach being our leader is that you have a little bit more faith that he knows what a good player looks like. Rankings be damned. 

[pumpfake 3,914]

This just in:  Jerry Meyer makes his prediction of Newton to IU!

[cthomas 5,917]

8 minutes ago, Banksyrules said:

The good thing from having a well established and well liked former NBA coach being our leader is that you have a little bit more faith that he knows what a good player looks like. Rankings be damned. 

I was thinking the same thing. He knows exactly what he is looking for in a player and how they will fit into how he wants to play. I'm not sure who does the ranking for the various services, but I would trust CMW's evaluation more than theirs. I also love that he is getting high quality kids as well and not taking a flier on on high risk players like a certain former coach did.

[yogisballin 2,288]

Let’s freaking go boys! Welcome Jakai


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[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,100]

Next up is Clowney on Nov 1, correct?

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