The countdown to basketball has reached its biggest stretch. We have one player profile per day left until he season tips off Wednesday night against Green Bay, so let’s meet the freshman from Valparaiso.
Valparaiso, IN (Valparaiso HS)
6’5”, 190 pounds
Guard
2019-20 Projection: Contributor at guard
Newman comes to Purdue known for his shooting and scoring prowess. I only saw him play in person once, and that was last season when Valparaiso played Zionsville and it was Newman vs. Isaiah Thompson.