Clemson officially extended an offer to a Class of 2023 combo guard from Newton High School on July 14.
Jakai Newton was on his way to the local park to get some shots. That’s when the Covington (Ga.) native received a call from Antonio Reynolds-Dean.
Clemson’s assistant coach asked Newton: “Can you see yourself in a Clemson jersey,” Newton said.
His response?
“Oh yeah, definitely,” he replied.
Then Reynolds Dean proceeded to offer Newton his official scholarship offer from Clemson.
“I was just really grateful,” Newton said. “I was just like ‘wow,’ I’m really thankful.