Jakai Newton - College Basketball News & Rumors

Transfers to UMass Newton will transfer to UMass, per Evan Newton of The Covington News.

Impact Newton averaged 7.2 points and 3.6 rebounds last season at Georgia State after beginning his career with four quiet games with Indiana as a true freshman. Now, the guard will play for his third program in three seasons and has two years of eligibility remaining.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Lavergne scores 23, Louisiana beats Georgia State 82-72

Led by De'Vion Lavergne's 23 points, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns defeated the Georgia State Panthers 82-72 on Thursday

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Jelani Hamilton scores 23 and Georgia State knocks off Marshall 81-73

Led by Jelani Hamilton's 23 points, the Georgia State Panthers defeated the Marshall Thundering Herd 81-73

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Applewhite scores 19 as Georgia Southern takes down Georgia State 90-67

Led by Alden Applewhite's 19 points, the Georgia Southern Eagles defeated the Georgia State Panthers 90-67 on Thursday

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Hamilton scores 23, Georgia State defeats Jacksonville State 77-73

Led by Jelani Hamilton's 23 points, the Georgia State Panthers defeated the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 77-73 on Saturday

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Mighty's 22 points help Mercer beat Georgia State 78-67

Led by Armani Mighty's 22 points, the Mercer Bears defeated the Georgia State Panthers 78-67 on Tuesday

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Samford earns 78-63 victory over Georgia State

Led by Dylan Faulkner's 19 points, the Samford Bulldogs defeated the Georgia State Panthers 78-63 on Tuesday

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Trio helps Arizona State turn 20-1 second-half run into 75-62 victory over Georgia State

Maurice Odum had 24 points, Massamba Diop had a double-double and Anthony Johnson sparked a second-half rally as Arizona State beat Georgia State 75-62

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs 18 minutes in exhibition Newton (undisclosed) logged 18 minutes in the exhibition game against Morehouse on Oct. 24. He finished with seven points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and a steal.

Impact Only two Georgia State players scored in double digits in this 73-62 win over Morehouse, but Newton started and posted a solid stat line. He should be fully healthy to face Eastern Michigan on Monday, Nov. 3 in the season opener.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Georgia State Newton (undisclosed) will transfer to Georgia State, he announced on his personal X account.

Impact Newton only played in four games for Indiana this season as he dealt with an undisclosed injury. Now, the guard will look to immediately crack the rotation at Georgia State in his sophomore season.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Bloomington Newton will enter the transfer portal, per Todd Golden of SI.com.

Impact Newton's freshman season with Indiana was extremely uneventful. The guard only appeared in four games, never playing more than eight minutes. He'll look for a program that will offer him a bigger opportunity by way of the portal.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Newton (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's Big Ten Tournament matchup against Oregon, per the team's official injury report.

Impact Newton will be held out of Thursday's contest, marking yet another missed game while dealing with an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-3 freshman has played just a single game for Indiana since early December, logging just four minutes against Illinois in mid-January. Should the Hoosiers take down Oregon, Newton will have another chance to return against Michigan State in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. OSU Newton (undisclosed) won't play against Ohio State on Saturday.

Impact Newton will miss his 12th straight game. He'll get a chance to return in the Big Ten tournament.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive against Oregon Newton (undisclosed) will not appear in Tuesday's game against Oregon.

Impact Newton will remain sidelined for a 12th-straight game as the Hoosiers face off against the Ducks. The 6-foot-3 freshman will have his next opportunity to return in Indiana's regular season finale against OSU this Saturday.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Newton (undisclosed) is out against Washington, Audrey Marr of The Hoosier Net reports.

Impact Newton will miss his 11th straight game. The freshman was seldom-used when he was healthy, so this will remain a minor inconvenience for the Hoosiers.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable vs. Nittany Lions Newton (undisclosed) won't be available against Penn State.

Impact Newton hasn't played since Jan. 14 and will miss his 10th straight game Wednesday. For all intents and purposes, his season is over.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Once again out Newton (undisclosed) is out for Indiana's game Sunday against Purdue.

Impact Newton did not play the UCLA-Indiana game logged during Valentine's Day. For him, Sunday will include another DNP.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Absent once again Newton (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's game against Michigan State.

Impact Newton won't be playing against the Spartans, meaning he'll miss a seventh straight contest. Given that he's been limited to just four appearances all season long, his absence won't generate a big impact in fantasy. His next chance to play will come Friday against UCLA.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Newton (undisclosed) will not appear in Saturday's game against Michigan.

Impact Newton is set to remain sidelined as the Hoosiers host the Wolverines. The 6-foot-3 freshman has been limited to just four games this season due to undisclosed issues.

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Tuesday Newton (undisclosed) is unavailable for Tuesday's showdown with Wisconsin.

Impact Newton will miss his fifth-straight game as the Hoosiers face off against the Badgers. The 6-foot-3 freshman has appeared in just four games this season and seems to be a likely redshirt candidate.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain out vs. Boilermakers Newton (undisclosed) won't be available against Purdue on Friday night.

Impact Newton will now miss his fourth straight game. The freshman has only played in five games this year, and may be wise to seek a medical redshirt for the 2024-2205 campaign.

JANUARY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Newton (undisclosed) will not be available Sunday against Maryland.

Impact Newton's absence shouldn't have a major impact on Indiana's game plan. The freshman's appeared in just four games, averaging 1.5 points over 4.3 minutes.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Newton (undisclosed) isn't listed on Indiana's injury report ahead of the Hoosiers' clash with Northwestern.

Impact Newton will once again be available for the Hoosiers, although they may not use him at all. He's played in just four games during his true freshman campaign, averaging just 4.3 minutes.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Friday Newton (undisclosed) is questionable to play Friday against Ohio State.

Impact The availability of Newton is uncertain for Friday, and a decision on his status might be made closer to the 8 p.m. ET tipoff. The freshman guard has made four appearances off the bench this season, so regardless of whether he's available or not, he shouldn't impact many fantasy decisions.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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