(2023) - SG Jakai Newton to INDIANA

[HoosierX 1,523]

The first clip I watched I thought he was left-handed for about 30 seconds because he handled the ball so well with his left hand and finished left-handed as well.

[ap2345 7,571]

7 hours ago, IUc2016 said:

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

They ranked him pretty hard on his bad AAU games and more on current standing than potential. Rivals ranked more based on his best games and his future potential. That’s why they are so different and he’s likely someplace in the middle of the 2 

[ap2345 7,571]

3 hours ago, woodenshoemanHoosierfan said:

Next up is Clowney on Nov 1, correct?

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Bingo 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,918]

Absolutely a class act.

Bettina Newton @Simplydivine_17

We are so grateful for all the kind words, love & support, I tried to reply to every comment! Sorry if I missed you! My husband thinks I'm crazy but I said this is our new IU family now! Ppl could've been doing anything & they chose to celebrate w/ us. THANK YOU to all of you!

[Stromboli 6,076]

Dude I think Woodson is looking for great teammates. Talent too, for sure. But he’s trying to create a cohesive team of good dudes. All these guys come from just great families. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,918]

5 minutes ago, Stromboli said:

All these guys come from just great families. 

That has clearly been a theme in his recruiting efforts.  

[lillurk 3,738]

I don’t see this link in here yet, SIAP: https://www.insidethehall.com/2021/10/22/video-class-of-2023-iu-commit-jakai-newton-summer-highlights/

IANAS (I am not a scout), but the variety of interior finishes here is remarkable for a guard: both hands, off one or two feet, “wrong hand” finishes when it’s best (e.g. right hand from left side to gain an advantage), floaters, OREB tip dunks, off glass or not, always in control.

Of course it’s highlights, but as @HoosierX noted he’s going both ways and you see a range of ways he succeeds here. Seems notable for a player who hasn’t played a game of his junior season yet.

[Hardwood83 4,733]

2 hours ago, Stromboli said:

Dude I think Woodson is looking for great teammates. Talent too, for sure. But he’s trying to create a cohesive team of good dudes. All these guys come from just great families. 

Good observation. We have several examples just in the B1G what a solid, cohesive team can accomplish even if not the most talented. You take that model and step up the talent a level or two, might be on to something!

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,918]

https://www.ryzehoops.com/post/commitment-breakdown-jakai-newton-to-indiana

[DWB 1,098]

Just listened to the HH podcast with Jakai plus his parents. Like Leal's, Bates' and many others, his family is awesome, and he's a great kid. Very mature for a 16 yr old at this point.

BUT...the interesting tidbit that came out in the interview is that Jakai just decided 2-3 months ago to concentrate on BBall. He's this good as a sophomore in HS, and he hasn't really focused on it like most others have by now. To me...that makes for a very high ceiling for the kid. And he's perfect for the culture that Woody's trying to instill.

[Billingsley 289]

5 hours ago, DWB said:

Just listened to the HH podcast with Jakai plus his parents. Like Leal's, Bates' and many others, his family is awesome, and he's a great kid. Very mature for a 16 yr old at this point.

BUT...the interesting tidbit that came out in the interview is that Jakai just decided 2-3 months ago to concentrate on BBall. He's this good as a sophomore in HS, and he hasn't really focused on it like most others have by now. To me...that makes for a very high ceiling for the kid. And he's perfect for the culture that Woody's trying to instill.

Great observation and I expect his ranking to soar because of it. 

[Tasmanian Devil 1,507]

23 hours ago, Billingsley said:

Great observation and I expect his ranking to soar because of it. 

With him concentrating on hoops AND committing to a school like IU, wouldn’t be a bit surprised to see him end up as a 5 star.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,918]

1 hour ago, Tasmanian Devil said:

With him concentrating on hoops AND committing to a school like IU, wouldn’t be a bit surprised to see him end up as a 5 star.

And just like that you're no longer a Purdue Jockstrap.  Now wasn't that easy?   lol

[Tasmanian Devil 1,507]

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

And just like that you're no longer a Purdue Jockstrap.  Now wasn't that easy?   lol

Being a 1-Star Recruit never felt so good. 

[HoosierTrav 7,731]

4 hours ago, Tasmanian Devil said:

Being a 1-Star Recruit never felt so good. 

We always believed you’d be our Oladipo. 

[Tasmanian Devil 1,507]

3 hours ago, HoosierTrav said:

We always believed you’d be our Oladipo. 

Now that’s one jockstrap I could never carr . . . WAIT! Haven’t we dealt with jockstraps enough?!? See how you all traumatized me!! 

[Hovadipo 55,069]

It’s been a WHILE since we had a guy like this. 

[Demo 19,611]

1 hour ago, Hovadipo said:

It’s been a WHILE since we had a guy like this. 

This is Qua Brown. He’s a ‘23 teammate of Newton’s. There’s something in the water down there.

[Demo 19,611]

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,918]

20 rebounds is 20 rebounds but it was a pre-season scrimmage.  Jakai's first regular season game is this coming Saturday in the Houston Tip-Off Classic in Tomball, TX.  Haven't been able to find the name of the opponent.