(2023) - SG Jakai Newton to INDIANA

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

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]

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]

Shoutout Coach Rosemond 

 

[Brooks]

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]

Great job staff. Welcome to Indiana Mr Newton

[Alford Bailey]

Take a top 50 guard all day. Welcome!

[Josh]

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]

Team hair quality just went through the roof. 

[IUc2016]

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

no way. 
 

Welcome to IU Jakai. 

[ap2345]

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]

Welcome Jakai and family!


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[cybergates]

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]

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]

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]

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

[cthomas]

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]

Let’s freaking go boys! Welcome Jakai


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[woodenshoemanHoosierfan]

Next up is Clowney on Nov 1, correct?

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[American HoosierX]

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 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