Newell was named SEC Freshman of the Week four times -- matching Edwards’ school record -- after starting all 33 games while shooting 54.3% from the field and 29.2% from beyond the arc.

Newell, a 6-foot-9 forward, averaged 15.4 points, 6.9 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game last season for UGA. He also averaged one block and one steal per game, while shooting 29% on 3-point shots.

UGA's Asa Newell grew up watching the Atlanta Hawks. Now, after a draft trade and years of buildup, he’s joining his hometown team in a full-circle moment.

Newell was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team, averaging 15.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, one steal and one block on 54.3% shooting from the field in 33 games.

As Asa Newell starts his NBA career with the Atlanta Hawks, he had nothing but good things to say about Trae Young.

Forward Asa Newell is hoping history repeats itself. Forty-three years ago, the Utah Jazz took Dominique Wilkins with the No. 3 overall selection and traded him to the Atlanta Hawks. On Wednesday ...

Asa Newell has a new home, as the former Georgia basketball standout wound up with the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. The Hawks took Newell with the No. 23 overall pick in ...