Transfer portal lifts UConn, San Diego State to NCAA final
Both Connecticut and San Diego State used an offseason of work in the transfer portal to bolster teams that have reached the NCAA title gameAPRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TRISTEN NEWTON #2 - GUARD - UCONN HUSKIES
15.2 PPG •
7.0 RPG •
6.0 APG
15.2 PPG
7.0 RPG
6.0 APG
March Madness: UConn not a top seed, but played like one
UConn was not a top seed in the NCAA TournamentAPRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A former high school standout in Texas, UConn's Tristen Newton is thriving, and ready for a triumphant return at Final Four Tristen Newton received a “whole bunch” of phone calls when he entered his name into the transfer portal after three seasons at mid-major Ea...
MARCH 29, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Amid NCAA Tournament chaos, blue blood UConn looks as good as ever
Led by coach Dan Hurley, the Huskies have breezed into the Sweet 16 and appear intent on reasserting themselves as hoops royalty.MARCH 20, 2023
Scoring better against Saint Mary's Newton closed Sunday's 70-55 win over Saint Mary's with 13 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 27 minutes.
Impact Newton logged four points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) across 24 minutes during Connecticut's first-round game of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. At least scoring-wise, he was better during their second-round matchup against Saint Mary's. Newton's scoring still leaves a lot to be desired though, and he will look to pick up the slack against Arkansas on Thursday, when he will also be assigned to guard Davonte Davis or Nick Smith, two guards each with high upside for varying reasons.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tough shooting day in defeat Newton contributed seven points (2-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six rebounds and six assists over 32 minutes during Friday's 70-68 loss to Marquette.
Impact Newton was back in the starting five after getting benched Thursday in favor of Hassan Diarra, and while it was a rough shooting day, the senior point guard had enough ancillary stats for it to still be considered a successful fantasy performance. Look for Newton to continue serving as the Huskies' primary ball-handler as they look to make a run in the NCAA Tournament.
MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets starting nod Newton is in the starting five for Friday's game versus Marquette, Gavin Keefe of The Day in New London reports.
Impact Newton was mysteriously removed from the starting lineup Thursday but will rejoin it Friday. The senior guard is averaging 10.3 points, 4.6 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 28.5 minutes across 32 games this season.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hawkins, No. 11 UConn hold off Providence 73-66 in Big East
Jordan Hawkins scored 19 points and No. 11 UConn held off a furious second-half rally to beat Providence 73-66 in the Big East Tournament quarterfinalsMARCH 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not part of starting lineup Newton is not part of the Huskies' starting lineup Thursday against Providence, according to their Twitter account.
Impact For the first time all season, Newton is not part of the Huskies' starting lineup. It is unclear as to why, whether if it is purely a rotation change or something much more significant, like an injury.
MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
No. 14 UConn routs DePaul 88-59 in Huskies' final home game
Adama Sanogo scored 26 points to lead five UConn players in double figures and the 14th-ranked Huskies closed out their home schedule in emphatic style with an 88-59 win over skidd...MARCH 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Continues doing it all Newton ended Wednesday's 88-59 victory over DePaul with 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt), five rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals over 28 minutes.
Impact Newton stuffed the box score, and continues being a well-rounded contributor for UConn. His scoring has been modest lately, but Newton's well-roundedness has been on display over his last three contests. The senior transfer is averaging 10.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game over that span.
MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
DePaul plays No. 14 UConn after Gibson's 20-point performance
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 18 UConn uses big second half to down No. 20 Providence
Jordan Hawkins scored 20 points and No. 18 UConn beat No. 20 Providence 87-69 on Wednesday night to split the regular-season series between the New England rivalsFEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Second triple-double of season Newton totaled 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 10 rebounds, 12 assists and two steals across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 87-72 victory over Marquette.
Impact This marked Newton's second triple-double of the season. His first came back on Nov. 15 against Buffalo when he had 22 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds. UConn hasn't been the same team they were the first couple months of the season, but this play by Newton helped the Huskies get a big win over another top team in the Big East. Over the last four games, Newton is now putting up 17.8 points, 6.3 assists, 5.5 rebounds, 2.3 steals, and 1.8 three-pointers per contest. UConn will need another big game from the ECU transfer if they hope to pull out a road win on Saturday over Creighton.
FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Newton has triple-double, No. 21 UConn tops No. 10 Marquette
Jordan Hawkins scored 20 points and Tristen Newton recorded his second triple-double of the season as No. 21 UConn beat No. 10 Marquette 87-72FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hot scoring continues Newton produced 15 points (6-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, one block and three steals in 33 minutes during Saturday's 68-62 victory over Georgetown.
Impact Newton stuffed the stat sheet, and he's boomed for 59 points across his last three contests. Interestingly, Saturday marked just the second game this season where Newton has hit three-plus threes.
FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
No. 24 UConn uses late rally to beat last-place Georgetown Adama Sanogo and Tristen Newton each scored 15 and Alex Karaban knocked down two late 3-pointers as No. 24 UConn held on for a 68-62 win at...
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
No. 24 UConn uses late rally to beat last-place Georgetown
Adama Sanogo and Tristen Newton each scored 15 and Alex Karaban knocked down two late 3-pointers as No. 24 UConn held on for a 68-62 win at last-place Georgetown on SaturdayFEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hawkins, Sanogo lead No. 24 UConn past DePaul, 90-76
Jordan Hawkins scored 26 points, Adama Sanogo had 25 and No. 24 UConn beat DePaul 90-76FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strong performance Newton supplied 23 points (6-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 9-11 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 82-79 loss to Xavier.
Impact In what was Newton's best scoring night of the season, the senior transfer matched his season-high 23 points while doing so efficiently. Although he had five turnovers, Newton's aggressive nature getting to the rack is leading to some breakout scoring.
JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
No. 13 Xavier shows fight, road toughness in win over UConn
Halfway through the Big East season, Sean Miller's Musketeers are on top of the conference at 9-1 after an impressive road win.JANUARY 26, 2023
