Asa Newell updates his recruitment, talks visits

Asa Newell is the No. 11 overall prospect in the 2024 class, according to the On3 Consensus — the average ranking from all four major recruiting media companies. 

The recruiting process is just getting started for the 6-foot-9, 205-pound power forward of Montverde (Fla.) Academy. He recently provided an update on his recruitment and discussed future potential visits.

Newell has taken official visits to Georgia and Indiana. He says he would like to visit Arkansas, Missouri, Florida, and Florida State.

Newell talks recruitment

Which schools are staying in consistent contact with Newell?

“Georgia, Florida, Indiana, Missouri, Arkansas, and Florida State,” he says.

He discussed the family connection with Georgia, as well as his thoughts on Indiana.

Georgia: “Coach Erik Pastrana gave me me my first offer when he was at Oklahoma State. He’s really shown love from the get-go. He’s watched me and my game grow. Obviously, my brother (Jaden Newell) is a freshman there. He loves it down there. He’s saying coach Mike (White) is doing a good job of developing players. I want to go somewhere where I can play, and play through mistakes, and where I can develop. I grew up in Athens and lived there for ten years.”

What would it be like for Asa to reunite with his brother in college?

“It would be amazing,” he says. “My parents wouldn’t have to travel as much. We are very family-oriented. It would be a tough duo.”

Indiana: “Coach Ya (Yasir Rosemond) coach Brian (Walsh, and my boy Adam (Howard), they’ve all done a good job recruiting me. Texting me every day. I want to see what they do with Trayce (Jackson-Davis) and Malik Reneau. They have really good fans too. I’m just evaluating them this season and see what they have to offer as a basketball school.”

Scouting Summary

Asa Newell is a lengthy forward with a projectable frame. The frame is what you notice from the second he walks on the floor. The lefty has soft touch with range that extends beyond the three-point line, especially off the catch. He is comfortable driving left aggressively. He is an instinctive offensive rebounder, and he is not afraid to mix it up in traffic and hunt put-back dunks. Newell will need to continue developing the right hand and progressing with his middle game. Strength will also be a thing with the 6-foot-9 forward. However, with his size, skill set, and quick-twitch athleticism, when his motor runs hot, there is a lot of production he brings to the court. – On3’s Jamie Shaw, National Recruiting Analyst