LAS VEGAS — Entering the 2025 NBA Draft, Asa Newell was one of the most polarizing prospects. Between his length, quickness, and size, Newell was drawing interest from several organizations in ...

On draft night, the Atlanta Hawks held the 13th pick overall, one they were prepared to use on Asa Newell, a power forward out of Georgia. When New Orleans called, asking for that pick with the ...

Newell appeared in 33 games (all starts) in his lone collegiate season at Georgia, averaging 15.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.0 steal and 1.0 block in 29.0 minutes (.543 FG%, .748 FT%).

In Summer League, Newell averaged 13.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, and one steal on 54% shooting from the field and 44% shooting from three-point range, helping the Hawks be 4-0 in his four starts and ...