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Now a 'legend' in Japan, Jeff Newton will retire from basketball

A day after another Indiana-Duke game was announced, one of the stars of the 2002 Sweet 16 instant classic has decided to hang it up.

The resurrection of the Indiana-Duke series brings warm memories to those of certain age, an opportunity to romanticize the heroes of 13 years ago.

Tom Coverdale.

Jared Jeffries.

AJ Moye.

Jeff Newton wasn't the best or most loved player on Indiana's 2002 team that made a cinderella run to the national title game before falling to Juan Dixon and Maryland. He was a rim-protector, often on the floor for defense and rebounding.