On Wednesday, former ECU guard Tristen Newton committed to UConn men’s basketball, marking the first offseason add in what will be an offseason of transition for Dan Hurley and Co.
Originally from El Paso, Texas, Newton is a guard with some size and ballhandling ability, standing at 6-foot-5, 190 pounds. While he might not be as solid as former two-guard Tyrese Martin, he will be able to provide UConn some offensive firepower. Newton averaged 17.7 points, 5.0 assists and 4.8 rebounds per game for the Pirates in 2021-22, which was enough to earn all-American Athletic Conference second-team honors.