Tristen Newton

Updated on 7/2/24.  Written by Alan Lu.
2024 rankings were finalized on 6/25/24.

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

2024 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 41
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round
2024 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 49 by the Indiana Pacers

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 had a solid collegiate career at Connecticut. He is a tall, cerebral playmaker that can score in a variety of ways, and he is a good passer that can make passes over smaller guards to get assists. He helped lead his team to win the 2024 National Championship, and his high basketball IQ, athleticism, and versatility could enable him to be a solid role player in the NBA.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Wikipedia Page

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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