Last Updated on January 10, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Tristen Jamal Newton is an American professional basketball player known for his versatility as a point guard and shooting guard.

Personal Information:

  • Full Name: Tristen Jamal Newton
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: April 26, 2001
  • Hometown: El Paso, Texas, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (195 cm)
  • Weight: 190 pounds (86 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 9 inches (206cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)

Basketball Career:

  • Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
  • Jersey Number: 13
  • High School: Burges High School, El Paso, Texas
    • Achievements:
      • Scored 3,266 career points.
      • Averaged 37.4 points per game as a senior, leading the state of Texas in scoring.
  • College:
    • East Carolina University (2019–2022):
      • Averaged 17.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game in his junior year.
      • Named to the All-American Athletic Conference Second Team in 2022.
    • University of Connecticut (2022–2024):
      • Achieved two triple-doubles, becoming the second player in program history to do so.
      • Led the Huskies to back-to-back NCAA championships in 2023 and 2024.
      • Named NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player in 2024.
      • Consensus First-Team All-American and Bob Cousy Award winner in 2024.
  • NBA Draft:
    • Selected 49th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers.
    • Signed a two-way contract with the Pacers on July 27, 2024.
    • Waived by the Pacers on January 1, 2025.
    • Claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 3, 2025.
  • Professional Career:
    • Indiana Pacers / Indiana Mad Ants (2024–2025):
      • Played under a two-way contract, splitting time between the NBA and the G League.
    • Minnesota Timberwolves / Iowa Wolves (2025–present):
      • Currently on a two-way contract, contributing to both the NBA team and its G League affiliate.

Personal Life:

  • Children: None
  • Siblings:
    • Older brother, Jawaun Newton, played college basketball for the Evansville Purple Aces and Southern Illinois Salukis.
  • Cousins:
    • Related to NFL players Aaron and Alvin Jones.

Newton’s journey from an overlooked high school recruit to a key player in collegiate championships and his transition into the professional arena underscores his dedication and development in basketball.