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Comes off bench Tuesday Newton (lower body) logged one rebound in four minutes during Tuesday's 94-69 loss to Illinois.

Impact Newton was questionable leading up to the matchup as he had been dealing with injury. The freshman guard came off the bench for the first time in eight games.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Newton (lower body) is listed as questionable for Indiana's clash with Illinois.

Impact The freshman guard has played in just three games this season and totaled 13 minutes. If he is available, he'll provide some depth for the Hoosiers but not much else. If not, his next chance to suit up will come on Jan. 17 against Ohio State.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out indefinitely following surgery Newton (undisclosed) is out indefinitely after undergoing lower body surgery, IndyStar.com reports.

Impact Newton is reportedly out indefinitely yet expected to return this season. The freshman guard has played in just three games, totaling just three minutes. Thus, his absence shouldn't impact what the Hoosiers do all that much. Still, his injury hurts Indiana's overall depth and stunts the freshman's development.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Friday Newton (undisclosed) is questionable for Friday's game against Nebraska, Inside the Hall reports.

Impact The freshman has logged three appearances off the bench and is averaging just 4.3 minutes per contest, so he's not expected to play a significant role even if available.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Tuesday Newton (hamstring) is available for Indiana on Tuesday against Sam Houston.

Impact Newton has played in just one game this season, logging eight minutes against Eastern Illinois. The freshman figures to be an end-of-the-bench-type rotational player for the Hoosiers this season. He'll be available should they need him Tuesday night.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Providence game Newton (hamstring) is out for Indiana's game Friday against Providence at Paradise Island, according to Jack Ankony of Sports Illustrated.

Impact After the Indiana-Providence game, IU's team is expected to prepare for a Tuesday matchup against Sam Houston.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Gonzaga game Newton (hamstring) is out for Indiana's game Thursday against Gonzaga at Paradise Island.

Impact Indiana and Gonzaga lost their first-round games of the 2024 Battle 4 Atlantis at Paradise Island. After both teams' consolation second-round matchup, IU's subsequent matchup is scheduled for Friday against either Davidson or Providence.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Louisville game Newton (hamstring) is out for Indiana's game Wednesday against Louisville at Paradise Island, according to Mike Schumann of The Daily Hoosier.

Impact According to Schumann, Newton is "not in uniform" for the Indiana-Louisville game. Currently, IU's next matchup is scheduled to be against either Gonzaga or West Virginia on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Newton (hamstring) is out for Indiana's tilt with UNC-Greensboro.

Impact Newton will miss his second straight game and his third in the Hoosiers' first four games this year. The guard played eight minutes against Eastern Illinois, scoring two points and grabbing two rebounds. His next chance to play will come against Louisville on Nov. 27.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Newton will not dress for Saturday's game versus South Carolina, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Newton made his season debut for the Hoosiers last week against Eastern Illinois, logging eight minutes in the contest, but it appears he may still be bothered by a knee issue that held him out for the opener, though that hasn't been confirmed. He'll get another chance to return Thursday against UNC-Greensboro.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active for exhibition game Newton (knee) is dressed ahead of Friday's exhibition game against Marian, Zach Osterman of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Newton will make his debut with the Hoosiers after sitting out during Indiana's previous exhibition game against the Volunteers. The 6-foot-3 freshman was a top-150 recruit in the class of 2023 and redshirted last season after being plagued by injuries.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Newton (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's exhibition against Tennessee, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Newton was previously thought to be a game-time decision for Sunday's Charity Exhibition with a knee injury, and though he was able to log limited minutes in the team's scrimmage earlier in the week, he will be unable to play against the Volunteers. The freshman guard was a former four-star recruit coming out of high school and will have one more chance to return in the team's exhibition against Marian this coming Friday before the regular season opener.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited minutes during scrimmage Newton (knee) logged limited minutes during Indiana's team scrimmage Thursday, according to Zach Osterman of The Indianapolis Star.

Impact A knee injury has plagued Newton since Indiana's 2023-24 season, and that same problem continues to affect him going into the Hoosiers' upcoming campaign. The good news is that him recently playing limited minutes suggests he can play, just not at 100 percent. Indiana's head coach Mike Woodson pointed out that Newton has not "fully recovered" going into the team's exhibition game Sunday at Tennessee, where his injury status is expected to be updated.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Newton (knee) won't play for the Hoosiers as they gear up to face Nebraska on Wednesday night.

Impact Newton still has yet to play this season, and is staring down a redshirt freshman year. His next chance to play will come against Penn State on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Northwestern Newton (knee) is out for Indiana's game Sunday against Northwestern.

Impact Newton will log his 25th DNP of Indiana's 2023-24 season. After hosting Northwestern, the Hoosiers are expected to be visited by Nebraska for a scheduled matchup Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pattern continues Newton (knee) will miss Tuesday's game at Ohio State, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Newton has yet to record a game this season, and there is no information on his time-table or return. The freshman's next opportunity to play will be Saturday at Purdue.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Saturday Newton (knee) will not play Saturday against Penn State, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Newton has yet to see action this season, and there is no indication of if or when the freshman will be available. Even if he returns to health this season, it wouldn't be shocking if the four-star freshman point guard elects to redshirt this season.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Newton (knee) is out for Friday's game versus Wisconsin.

Impact Newton has yet to suit up this season while recovering from knee surgery. There is no timetable for his return.

JANUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss another game Newton (knee) will not play in Tuesday's game against Rutgers.

Impact Newton remains out while nursing this knee injury. The freshman should be considered out indefinitely.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Newton (knee) won't play in Saturday's game against Ohio State, Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun reports.

Impact Newton has yet to appear in a game for the Hoosiers, and there is no sign when he'll be cleared to make his debut. Even when healthy, there is no guarantee Newton will see regular minutes in the rotation.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Thursday Newton (knee) is out for Thursday's game versus North Alabama.

Impact The freshman point guard has yet to suit up this season as he continues to deal with a knee injury. His potential return date is currently unknown.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Connecticut Newton (knee) is out for Indiana's game Sunday against Connecticut.

Impact Newton will have sat out Indiana's first game of the 2023 Empire Classic, a two-day tournament scheduled to begin at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. Now, his next opportunity to play is against either Louisville or Texas on Monday.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss season opener Newton (knee) will not play in Monday's season opener versus Florida Gulf Coast.

Impact Newton was held out of the team's exhibition versus Marian due to a knee issue, and it appears that's still a problem for the freshman. His next chance to make his Hoosiers debut arrives Sunday when Indiana hosts Army.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for exhibition Newton (knee) won't play in Friday's exhibition game versus Marian, Michael Niziolek of The Herald-Times reports.

Impact Newton still appears to be recovering from offseason surgery on his knee. While the freshman guard isn't expected to see much playing time when available, his next chance to suit up is Tuesday's season opener against Florida Gulf Coast.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No boots or crutches Friday Newton (undisclosed) was spotted without a boot or crutches as he made an appearance at Hoosier Hysteria on Friday, though he sported a noticeable limp, Mason Williams of Rivals.co...

Impact Newton seems to be making progress in his recovery from an injury that required surgery during the offseason, but he seemingly still has some steps to make before he'll be ready to play. He's got a little more than two weeks left to get up to speed before the Hoosiers open the 2023-24 campaign against Florida Gulf Coast on Nov. 7.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE