Atlanta native Asa Newell has made a tremendous impact on his hometown team four months into his rookie season. The 20-year-old is slowly proving why he was the biggest steal of the 2025 NBA Draft when given the minutes.
When Atlanta native Asa Newell suited up for his hometown team on October 24th, Fans knew he was talented coming out of UGA, but the former Bulldog has exceeded expectations. General Manager Onsi Saleh rolled the dice on draft night by trading down to select Newell.