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"Tristen Newton: From Underrated Recruit to NCAA Tournament MVP"

Tristen Newton, a transfer from East Carolina, initially clashed with UConn coach Dan Hurley due to their contrasting personalities, but they found common ground and led UConn to back-to-back national championships. Newton's growth and performance, including being named Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four, showcased the success of their collaboration. Despite their initial differences, they met in the middle, and their relationship evolved into a key factor in UConn's championship success.

via The Athletic|

#championship #dan-hurley #ncaa-basketball

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

"UConn Dominates Villanova 78-54 with Spencer's Season-High and Newton's Triple-Double"

UConn men's basketball team secures a 78-54 victory over Villanova with Cam Spencer tying his season-high with 25 points and Tristen Newton achieving his fourth career triple-double. The team's strong defensive performance limited Villanova to 33.3% shooting from the field. Additionally, UConn retired Richard "Rip" Hamilton's jersey number during halftime, honoring the former player's significant contributions to the team.

via Hartford Courant|

#basketball #cam-spencer #sports

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Top College Basketball Matchup: UConn vs. Gonzaga in Seattle Showdown"

UConn and Gonzaga, ranked No. 5 and No. 12 respectively, will face off in a top-15 showdown in Seattle. UConn enters as a 4.5-point favorite, showcasing the strength of their program despite losing key players from last season's national championship-winning team. Tristen Newton has emerged as a standout player for UConn, leading the team in points, rebounds, assists, and steals. UConn has a 9-1 record, with their only loss coming by four points against Kansas.

via CBS Sports|

#college-basketball #gonzaga #sports

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

Kansas Jayhawks Snap UConn's Winning Streak in Thrilling Battle

The Kansas Jayhawks defeated the UConn Huskies 69-65 in a top-five battle, showcasing their defensive prowess and weathering a second-half surge from UConn. Kevin McCullar Jr. led the Jayhawks with 21 points, while Tristen Newton scored 31 points for the Huskies. The victory solidifies Kansas' status as one of the top teams in the country.

via KUsports|

#college-basketball #kevin-mccullar-jr #ku

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

Zach Edey chooses Purdue over NBA for senior season.

Purdue's Zach Edey and UConn's Tristen Newton are among the notable names to withdraw from the NBA draft and retain their college eligibility. Edey's decision came Wednesday night, while Newton is returning after being one of four Huskies to declare for the draft. Meanwhile, Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe is sticking with his pro pursuit, and Connecticut's reign as NCAA champion will begin with multiple starters having left for the NBA draft and one returning after flirting with doing the same.

via NBA.com|

#nba-draft #purdue #sports

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

Tristen Newton to Play Final Season with UConn Men's Basketball Team

Tristen Newton has decided to return to the UConn men's basketball team for the 2023-24 season after withdrawing his name from the NBA Draft. Newton became UConn's starting point guard last season and will use his final year of eligibility as a graduate student. He averaged 10.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.7 assists last season and became the first basketball player in UConn history to record multiple triple-doubles in the same season. Newton's return makes at least two returning starters from the national title run, rising sophomore Alex Karaban the other.

via Hartford Courant|

#basketball #nba-draft #ncaa

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

Tristen Newton chooses UConn over NBA for final season.

Tristen Newton, the starting point guard for the UConn men's basketball team, has decided to return for his fifth and final season of college ball after going through the NBA Draft process. Newton was third on the Huskies in scoring this season and led the team in assists and steals. He is looking forward to pairing up with McDonald's All-American Stephon Castle and hopes to break the triple-double record this season. UConn loses Hawkins and Sanogo to the NBA Draft but will bring back Donovan Clingan, Alex Karaban, and a five-man freshman class.

via CT Insider|

#college-basketball #nba-draft #ncaa