HINDS CC:  First Team All-State selection at Hinds Community College . . . Played in the Mississippi Junior College All-Star Game.

HIGH SCHOOL:  Helped lead Hinds Agricultural High School to a 10-0 regular-season record during senior season, earning All-Metro and All-District honors . . . Named Most Improved Player as a senior as well . . . Also recruited by North Texas and Troy.

PERSONAL:  Born Nov. 16, 1987 . . . Son of Deborah and Stanley Newton.