Tristen Newton

[superjohn]

Newton is going to be huge for this team, he does things nobody else on the team this year or the previous years did/can do. He's an awesome rebounder and he takes the board and pushes immediately, he has great size on the perimeter and the biggest thing is he's a machine at drawing fouls. The guy drives and drives and gets to the line. We simply haven't had that. It's insane anyone on the board would rather have Gaff than him. Newton does a lot of things RJ couldn't do.

That he fills up the stat sheet so much while his shot selection and shot is so off to start the season is a great sign. He's still figuring it out with his new team and he's dominating right now.

 

[Stasher599]

I couldn’t be happier for the kid! Definitely starting to figure out some things. I’m pulling for a triple double.

 

[August_West]

Triple double trouble. Like Magic Johnson.

 

[Mike Honcho]

You said it. He finds contact and draws fouls better than anyone on our team in years.

 

[Verne]

Definitely a coming out performance for him.

Anyone who doesn't think he's a PG after this should stop watching basketball.

 

[Dutch Boyd]

Definitely a coming out performance for him.

Anyone who doesn't think he's a PG after this should stop watching basketball.

There’s a lot of dolts on here that should stop watching basketball.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Definitely a coming out performance for him.

Anyone who doesn't think he's a PG after this should stop watching basketball.

That was one of the funnier discussions to watch. I can’t wait to see how AJ plays with him. It’s safe to say he hasn’t had a teammate who knew how to find him so far in his career.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Big fan of Newton’s game. Can’t wait until we’re healthy and he’s running the show. Wish SJ was healthy cause man that would be a huge starting lineup.

 

[CTBasketball]

He held the ball well tonight and distributed even better. Love to see it.

 

[AtlantaHusky]

Love his calm fearlessness. Will definitely help as the season goes on. Great game kid.

 

[Jaker]

He's a baller for sure, Dyson clone.

 

[superjohn]

Loved what Hurley was doing with him the entire game. He was hyping him up the whole time and kept him in to get the triple double and the standing ovation.

Hurley barely spoke about him in the preseason but he clearly knows how important he is for this team.

 

[HuskyHawk]

No Hawk, Adama not playing well, shots not falling and get needed to be the man, and so he was. Hopefully this gives him plenty of confidence moving forward.

 

[UCSouth]

There’s a lot of dolts on here that should stop watching basketball.

And some who shouldn't type the first thing that comes to mind.

 

[Chin Diesel]

There’s a lot of dolts on here that should stop watching basketball.

 

[GHSWolverines]

He shows a lot of poise. He knows when to drive and has a knack for finding the ball on rebounds.

 

[Chin Diesel]

There’s a lot of dolts on here that should stop watching basketball.

 

[HobokenHusky]

Decent company to keep.

 

[UconnFanDC]

Newton is going to be huge for this team, he does things nobody else on the team this year or the previous years did/can do. He's an awesome rebounder and he takes the board and pushes immediately, he has great size on the perimeter and the biggest thing is he's a machine at drawing fouls. The guy drives and drives and gets to the line. We simply haven't had that. It's insane anyone on the board would rather have Gaff than him. Newton does a lot of things RJ couldn't do.

That he fills up the stat sheet so much while his shot selection and shot is so off to start the season is a great sign. He's still figuring it out with his new team and he's dominating right now.

I still need/want to see with tougher competition. His shooting isn't there yet and we haven't played anyone. And he's not a Kemba or Shabazz just to name two of a few so I would have to disagree with the better then previous guards

 

[tcf15]

Newton is going to be huge for this team, he does things nobody else on the team this year or the previous years did/can do. He's an awesome rebounder and he takes the board and pushes immediately, he has great size on the perimeter and the biggest thing is he's a machine at drawing fouls. The guy drives and drives and gets to the line. We simply haven't had that. It's insane anyone on the board would rather have Gaff than him. Newton does a lot of things RJ couldn't do.

That he fills up the stat sheet so much while his shot selection and shot is so off to start the season is a great sign. He's still figuring it out with his new team and he's dominating right now.

In terms of getting to the line…

 

[elmcityboy]

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haha, thanks for screengrabbing this. newton was getting roasted in the chat, even as he was slinging the ball around.

super happy for him! triple-double in cbb is no joke. i wanna see andre get one, as well!

 

[Icehawk]

As stated one thing he's really bringing that we didn't have is the ability to draw fouls - I believe Buffalo had 2 guys with 4 fouls and a foul out?

 

[Mr. French]

If he’s engaged, you’re right. He’s got a smoothness and feel for the game that not many of our guards have. Diarra and Alleyne are little bulldogs.

Sometimes he gets sloppy or looks less engaged, that’s when he’s average.

If he’s energetic and engaged AND making 3s (he hasn’t shot well yet) he’s gonna be our main creator and a real problem for opposing teams.