Here is all you need to know about basketball player Tristen Newton including his age, height, career, bio and more
In the national championship game of the NCAA tournament on Monday night, the UConn men’s basketball team defeated Purdue 75-60 to become the first team to win consecutive titles since Florida in 2006 and 2007.
The Most Outstanding Player of the Tournament was went to Huskies player Tristen Newton following the game. Throughout Monday’s victory, the star player led UConn with 20 points and seven assists.
Who is UConn Huskies basketball player Tristen Newton, bio, age, height, family, parents and stats
Tristen Newton earns Most Outstanding Player honors for the #MFinalFour 🙌#MarchMadness @UConnMBB pic.twitter.com/NfFvd7bB8b
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Who is Tristen Newton?
Tristen Jamal Newton is an American college basketball player who plays for the Big East Conference’s UConn Huskies. The 22-year-old was born on April 26, 2001 in Pensacola, Florida, U.S and has a height of 1.96m.
A look at Tristen Newton’s career so far
East Carolina Pirates was where Tristen Newton began his collegiate career. While playing for the William H Burges High School in El Paso, Texas, Newton’s team frequently went considerable distances to face prestigious teams in the state’s major metro areas.
After making his debut as a freshman and averaging 11 points and 3.7 assists per game, Newton was successful at East Carolina. Newton made the decision to transfer from East Carolina when East Carolina coach Joe Dooley was fired during the 2021–2022 season. He then went to University of Connecticut (UConn).
In addition to becoming the first player in programme history to record two triple-doubles, he secured the starting point guard position. Newton, who first declared for the NBA draft, rejoined the team for the 2023–24 campaign.
With averages of 14.9 points and 6.2 assists per game, Newton led the Huskies’ offensive attack this season and went on to win the Bob Cousy Award as the finest point guard in the country and be voted a unanimous first-team All-American.
With six games played in the March Madness tournament, he recorded 14.5 points and 7.2 assists, demonstrating his consistency. Twice, he scored 20 points or more, and four times, he had at least seven assists.
Moving forward, Newton’s focus will be on getting ready for the NBA draft.
Who are Tristen Newton’s parents?
Tristen Newton was born to Montreal and Erika. He also has a brother who is older than him, named Jawaun.
Newton’s growing career gained additional momentum from his lucrative NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) sponsorships with renowned brands like as The Players Trunk, Bleeding Blue For Good, and Connecticut Sun.