Tristen Newton

Updated on 4/9/24.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-5
Weight: 190
College: Connecticut
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 4/26/2001

2024 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 59
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted

Pros:

Solid scorer off the dribble
Good playmaker
Solid rebounder for his size
Decent defender
Above average athlete

Cons:

Needs to improve his shooting
Can display spotty shot selection
Can struggle to guard taller players
Old for a draft prospect, may have limited upside

Summary:

Tristen Newton is an agile, skilled guard that is having a solid senior season at Connecticut. He is a tall, playmaker that can score in a variety of ways, and is a good passer that can make passes over smaller guards to get assists. He’ll need to be a more consistent shooter in games, but his athleticism and versatility could enable him to make his way to the NBA someday.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile

Games Scouted:
3/25/23 Connecticut vs. Gonzaga
4/3/23 Connecticut vs. San Diego State
12/1/23 Connecticut vs. Kansas
12/15/23 Connecticut vs. Gonzaga
2/20/24 Connecticut vs. Creighton
4/6/24 Connecticut vs. Alabama
4/8/24 Connecticut vs. Purdue

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