(2023) - SG Jakai Newton to INDIANA

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9 minutes ago, J34 said:

Jakai with the block against the #1 recruit in the country!

https://twitter.com/SCNext/status/1622761821987041282?s=20&t=ISVLvJZ5kqYAynGNi7IBoA

The Collier block deservedly got all the run, but I really like this one for handling a 6’9” kid who turned down an IU offer. Athletically, Newton’s just a different kid. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Last Friday, Newton lost to Grayson 63-56.  I haven't seen any storylines to know if Jakai played or not.  I did see a mention that Stephon Castle did not play for Newton.

Pre-tournament story.

https://www.covnews.com/sports/newton/newton-rams-big-3-has-eyes-on-state-title-in-senior-seasons/

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Last night Newton defeated South Gwinnett 61-42 and will play Grayson (Gicarri Harris) Friday night for the region championship.   I haven't seen any indication that Jakai played in this game.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

I think Jakai’s season ended last night in a 62-49 loss to Grayson and there’s no mention of Jakai in post-game stories I found.  Post-game scuffle between coaching staffs over Grayson’s celebration at mid-court.

 

 

 

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

I think Jakai’s season ended last night in a 62-49 loss to Grayson and there’s no mention of Jakai in post-game stories I found.  Post-game scuffle between coaching staffs over Grayson’s celebration at mid-court.

 

 

 

You could see the scuffle coming for the last couple of minutes. The coaches were woofing. Newton had a pretty poor 1st half and a pretty good 2nd. Finished with maybe 11 in about 15 mins. Also had a couple of blocks and a couple of steals. 1 play I wish I knew how to post where he pantsed some poor kid with a between the legs crossover that was as NBA as it gets. Wow, was it cool. Took a hard fall late, 1 of 3 he took in the game, was taken out and had ice on his unrepaired knee while shaking hands. Seemed fine. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Newton 68-57 win over Harrison and plays Pebblebrook on Saturday in a Sweet Sixteen game.  From the newspaper account:  “The Rams were without senior guard Jakai Newton….”   No mention of why.

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

Newton 68-57 win over Harrison and plays Pebblebrook on Saturday in a Sweet Sixteen game.  From the newspaper account:  “The Rams were without senior guard Jakai Newton….”   No mention of why.

Didn’t dress, but was on the bench and looked to be moving fine. Took a fall near the end of the Grayson game and had ice on his knee going through the handshake line. So, guessing just precautionary. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Earlier today, Newton defeated Pebblebrook 73-51 to advance to the Class AAAAAAA state boys basketball quarterfinals for the second year in a row.  Jakai played and scored 10 points.  Newton will play Norcross Wednesday night,.

https://www.rockdalenewtoncitizen.com/sports/m-j-whitlock-newton-rams-overwhelm-pebblebrook-to-reach-elite-eight/article_6f4a0b0e-b579-11ed-8045-733a0d43213a.html

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Jakai's high school career ended last night in a 58-56 OT loss to Norcross.  He had 9 points in the game.

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

Jakai's high school career ended last night in a 58-56 OT loss to Norcross.  He had 9 points in the game.

Do you think he's going to be able to get on campus and start working or is he still in recovery mode? Maybe the time he has to the end of the school year is enough?

[8bucks]

Now that our focus is on next year, what should we expect from Newton?  

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Now that our focus is on next year, what should we expect from Newton?  

An athletic guard with great size and wingspan. If it weren’t for the knee injury my expectations would be higher but I think that injury will really set him back since his athleticism is such a big part of his game.

 

He can shoot the midrange. 3 ball is super iffy. Capable defender.

 

Decent handle but not a PG. Fast.

 

I think his injury puts him 10-13 deep chart this season and in the old days a perfect red-shirt candidate.

 

But if healthy and Confident he could make a push as an athletic defender.

 

 

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Turns 18 today.

[J34]

2 minutes ago, Demo said:

Turns 18 today.

Can't wait to see this young man, when he is 100% healthy 

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3 minutes ago, Demo said:

Turns 18 today.

Oh... so he could easily could have been 2024. Didn't realize he was so young. For example-- Hulls birthday was earlier this week in May, but he/his parents chose for him to start school late and was classed with kids younger than him, compared to Jakai, everyone is older. 

Stuff I think about as a teacher. (Laughing emoji) 

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Also--- Clif Marshall and JN will be best friends. That kid looks like he could be a weightroom freak!

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5 minutes ago, btownqb said:

Oh... so he could easily could have been 2024. Didn't realize he was so young. For example-- Hulls birthday was earlier this week in May, but he/his parents chose for him to start school late and was classed with kids younger than him, compared to Jakai, everyone is older. 

Stuff I think about as a teacher. (Laughing emoji) 

Yeah, I don’t know if it’s a cultural piece down there or it’s just a Ya predilection, but a lot of his offers were young for the class. Newton, Coen Carr, Clowney, Ace Bailey, Akai Fleming, Caleb Wilson, I’m sure I’m forgetting some, but all of them were young. And I don’t think he’s offered a single kid who’s old.

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