2023-24 Men's Basketball Roster
Newton, Jakai
Jersey Number 12
Jakai Newton
- Position:
- Guard
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Covington, Ga.
- High School:
- Newton
Bio
2024-25 (Redshirt Freshman)
• Academic All-Big Ten
Saw action in four games before being shutdown with a lower body injury in January… made his official collegiate debut with two points, two rebounds, and one steal against Eastern Illinois (Nov. 10)… registered four points against Sam Houston (Dec. 3)… saw two minutes against Miami (Ohio) (Dec. 6)... pulled down one rebound against No. 19/20 Illinois (Jan. 14).
Saw action in four games before being shutdown with a lower body injury in January… made his official collegiate debut with two points, two rebounds, and one steal against Eastern Illinois (Nov. 10)… registered four points against Sam Houston (Dec. 3)… saw two minutes against Miami (Ohio) (Dec. 6)... pulled down one rebound against No. 19/20 Illinois (Jan. 14).
2023-24 (Freshman)
Redshirt season.
Prep/Personal
Ranked No. 84 on ESPN, No. 86 on 247Sports, and No. 64 on Rivals ... helped guide Charlemagne Gibbons and Newton High School to the 2022 AAAAAAA state semifinals … averaged 14.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game as a junior … consensus top-100 recruit … plays AAU ball for Atlanta Xpress for program director and coach Winfred Jordan … son of Bettina and Brandon Newton.
FB: Under The Hood - Week 3 (Indiana State)
Thursday, September 11
FB: Elijah Sarratt Media Availability (9/9/25)
Tuesday, September 09
FB: Roman Hemby Media Availability (9/9/25)
Tuesday, September 09
FB: Under the Hood with Indiana Football - Week 2 (Kennesaw State)
Thursday, September 04
