Georgia Freshman F Asa Newell explains for NBA draft

18 Jan 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs forward Asa Newell (14) reacts after making a three -point shot against Auburn Tigers at Stegman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Pictures

Georgia Big Man Asa Newell enters the 2025 NBA draft, his representatives confirmed Wednesday to ESPN.

The 6-foot-11 beginner was an average of 15.4 points and 6.9 returns in 33 start for Bulldogs this season.

Newell is ranked as number 21 prospectus in the ESPN draft.

Newell made the Sec All-Freshman team and helped Georgia (20-13) end a 10-year-old NCAA tournament dryer.

The 19-year-old forward shot 54.3 percent from the field and were second in the team with 32 blocked shots.

The NBA Draft Combine will take place in Chicago from May 11-18 and the draft will be in New York June 25-26.

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