The Texas Longhorns lost out on a big-time basketball prospect on Wednesday.
Newell's commitment to Georgia was a huge land for the Bulldogs, becoming just the second five-star recruit to commit to Georgia since 2007 when the ESPN recruiting database started.."I am confident in him, and he is with me that we can turn this program around. He holds his players accountable but is positive about it."
Newell chose Georgia over other finalists such as Alabama, Gonzaga and Texas. The five-star athlete grew up in Athens, Georgia so it is no surprise that he wanted to stay close to his hometown.However, proximity was not the only aspect that attracted Newell to the Bulldogs. The 6-foot-9 power forward's younger brother, Jaden, was named a walk-on for coach White and the Bulldogs..
"My brother is on the team and has been very positive about how the program is daily," Asa Newell said."I have seen how his body and game have changed. I was born in Atlanta but lived in Athens, Georgia, for 10 years. It's home for me. Yes, they have won back-to-back national championships in football. That's great. They are also hungry for Georgia basketball to be great. I want to build a legacy at Georgia.
Newell is Georgia's first commitment out of the 2024 recruiting class, and to begin the cycle with a five-star rated player, recruitment seems promising for coach White. Copyright ABG-SI LLC. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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