The Syracuse Orange men’s basketball program picked up its first commitment for the 2020 recruiting cycle. Four-star Mt. Zion Prep (Maryland) power forward Woody Newton has announced that he’ll be joining the Orange.
According to 247Sports, Newton measures 6-foot-8 and 190 pounds, so he’ll likely be putting on a few pounds of muscle before suiting up for SU. Newton ranks as 247Sports’ 79th-best prospect for the 2020 class and the 12th-best power forward. The junior also had offers from Maryland, Seton Hall, Arkansas and Cincinnati, among others.
In his highlight tape (below), Newton shows off his blend of shooting, athleticism and physicality at the rim.