Tyler Newton
Encyclopedia
Tyler Isaac Newton is an American professional basketball
player who plays for the Rera Kamuy Hokkaido
of the Japan Basketball League (JBL Super League). Newton, commonly nickname
d "T-Newt," is tall and plays the power forward
position, but is also capable of playing other frontcourt
positions like center
or small forward
.
in Burbank, California
, where he lettered in volleyball and water polo while earning a scholastic achievement award. Newton began playing organized basketball during his sophomore
year in high school, but failed to make the varsity squad and was never used in a game. By his senior year, Newton was scoring career bests of 33 points and 24 rebounds. The big stats were no fluke, as he grabbed 24 rebounds twice during the season and was the fourth leading rebounder in the entire Los Angeles area that year, leading his team to a 17-6 record en route to a league title, and Honorable Mention All-Foothill Conference honors. Newton was inducted into the John Burroughs Middle School Hall of Fame in 2006.
Newton was recruited by the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California and redshirted during the 2002-2003 season. The next season, Newton averaged 7 points and 4 rebounds per game coming off the bench. Eight of his 10 double-digit scoring efforts came in games in which he did not start, including a 22 point performance in just 16 minutes of action. Newton was voted Most Inspirational by his teammates and earned All-Big West Conference Honorable Mention. The following season, Newton continued his quiet leadership in scoring and rebounding, while helping his team to their second NCAA
tournament appearance in as many years.
), France (JDA Dijon Mustard) and Japan (Rera Kamuy Hokkaido
). In the United States, he has played with the San Jose Skyrockets and Hollywood Fame
of the ABA and the Santa Barbara Breakers
of the IBL.
In 2007, Newton was selected as one of two foreign (non-Japanese) players to lead a new Japanese franchise in the city of Sapporo. Newton joined Japanese superstar Takehimo Orimo for the inaugural season of the Rera Kamuy Hokkaido
and, after a season of adjustment, they have turned the team into a leading force in the JBL. Newton and his team have the enthusiastic support of local residents, who are excited to have professional basketball in their city. Newton leads his team in scoring (17 points per game), rebounding (12 per game), blocked shots (1.4 per game) and being 4 feet taller than everyone else.
He is also among the JBL League leaders in scoring, field goal percentage, blocked shots and rebounding. His accomplishments were acknowledged in 2007, as he was one of only four foreign (non-Japanese) players to be selected for the JBL League All-Star Game, which featured 24 of the top players in Japan. In 2008, Newton became a two-time All-Star and was the second-leading vote-getter among foreign players. Newton helped lead the East to a 120-98 victory by scoring 18 points and grabbing 9 rebounds in only 18 minutes of play. In the off-season of 2009 he played for the Chico Rage in the highly competitive Sacramento Professional Development League (SPDL) where he averaged 25.8 pts. 8.5 rebs. and 2 blocked shots a game going up against NBA players Donte Greene, Jason Thompson, and Matt Barnes.
throughout his career. Newton is considered one of the best shooters in Japan, hitting over 60 percent of his field goal attempts. Newton briefly struggled with his free throw
shooting early in the 2008-09 JBL season. However, by converting 80 percent (12/15) of his free throw attempts against a "Hack-a-Newt" defense by the Mitsubishi Diamond Dolphins, Newton has proven to be a solid free throw shooter as well.
On offense, Newton utilizes his quickness, size, and strength to get past defenders. Newton is known for his exceptional agility and upper body strength, which puts him among the leaders at finishing down low in the paint. He is a solid rebounder who regularly ranks among the league leaders in rebounds. His overall skill sets and on-court play have led to many comparisons to NBA legends Dirk Nowitzki
, Kevin McHale
, and Kevin Garnett
.
During his high school years at John Burroughs High School
, Newton was a letterwinner in basketball, water polo, and swimming.
.
| align="left" | 2000-01
| align="left" | Antelope Valley Marauders (JC)
| 32 || 32 || ??.? || .??? || .??? || .?? || 3.9 || ?.? || ?.? || ?.? || 5.1
|-
| align="left" | 2001-02
| align="left" | Shasta Knights (JC)
| ?? || ?? || ??.? || .??? || .??? || .?? || 6.8 || ?.? || ?.? || 1.7 || 13.6
|-
| align="left" | 2002-03
| align="left" | Pacific Tigers (NCAA) - Redshirt DNP
| - || - || - || - || - || - || - || - || - || - || -
|-
| align="left" | 2003-04
| align="left" | Pacific Tigers (NCAA)
| 33 || 6 || 19.7 || .605 || .250 || .652 || 3.5 || 1.2 || .5 || .7 || 7.3
|-
| align="left" | 2004-05
| align="left" | Pacific Tigers (NCAA)
| 31 || 12 || 21.7 || .596 || .286 || .616 || 4.5 || 1.7 || .4 || .4 || 7.3
| align="left" | 2005-06
| align="left" | Hervey Bay Hurricanes
| ?? || ?? || ??.? || .??? || .??? || .?? || ??.? || ?.? || ?.? || ?.? || ??.?
|-
| align="left" | 2006-07
| align="left" | Santa Barbara Breakers
| ?? || ?? || ??.? || .??? || .??? || .?? || ??.? || ?.? || ?.? || ?.? || ??.?
|-
| align="left" | 2007-08
| align="left" | Rera Kamuy Hokkaido (JBL)
| ?? || ?? || ??.? || .??? || .??? || .?? || ??.? || ?.? || ?.? || ?.? || ??.?
|-
| align="left" | 2008-09
| align="left" | Rera Kamuy Hokkaido (JBL)
| 35 || 30 || 24.3 || .592 || .167 || .559 || 8.1 || 1.7 || 0.8 || 0.7 || 14.8
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player who plays for the Rera Kamuy Hokkaido
Rera Kamuy Hokkaido
-External links:**...
of the Japan Basketball League (JBL Super League). Newton, commonly nickname
Nickname
A nickname is "a usually familiar or humorous but sometimes pointed or cruel name given to a person or place, as a supposedly appropriate replacement for or addition to the proper name.", or a name similar in origin and pronunciation from the original name....
d "T-Newt," is tall and plays the power forward
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
position, but is also capable of playing other frontcourt
Frontcourt
Frontcourt is a term used in basketball referring to the small forward, power forward, and center positions as a cohesive unit....
positions like center
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
or small forward
Small forward
The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall...
.
High school
Newton attended John Burroughs High SchoolJohn Burroughs High School
John Burroughs High School is a public high school located in Burbank, California. Emilio Urioste, Jr. is the current principal. The school was built in the 1920s, but wasn't established as a high school until 1948. The school was named after naturalist John Burroughs...
in Burbank, California
Burbank, California
Burbank is a city in Los Angeles County in Southern California, United States, north of downtown Los Angeles. The estimated population in 2010 was 103,340....
, where he lettered in volleyball and water polo while earning a scholastic achievement award. Newton began playing organized basketball during his sophomore
Sophomore
Sophomore is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the second year of study at high school or university.The word is also used as a synonym for "second", for the second album or EP released by a musician or group, the second movie of a director, or the second season of a...
year in high school, but failed to make the varsity squad and was never used in a game. By his senior year, Newton was scoring career bests of 33 points and 24 rebounds. The big stats were no fluke, as he grabbed 24 rebounds twice during the season and was the fourth leading rebounder in the entire Los Angeles area that year, leading his team to a 17-6 record en route to a league title, and Honorable Mention All-Foothill Conference honors. Newton was inducted into the John Burroughs Middle School Hall of Fame in 2006.
College
After a season with the Antelope Valley (California) Marauders, Newton transferred to Shasta College in Redding, California, where he led the Knights to a 28-6 record while being named to the All-Conference team and honored as an All-State player.Newton was recruited by the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California and redshirted during the 2002-2003 season. The next season, Newton averaged 7 points and 4 rebounds per game coming off the bench. Eight of his 10 double-digit scoring efforts came in games in which he did not start, including a 22 point performance in just 16 minutes of action. Newton was voted Most Inspirational by his teammates and earned All-Big West Conference Honorable Mention. The following season, Newton continued his quiet leadership in scoring and rebounding, while helping his team to their second NCAA
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
tournament appearance in as many years.
Professional career
Newton is an experienced international athlete, having played for teams in countries such as Australia (Hervey Bay Hurricanes), Austria (Allianz Swans GmundenAllianz Swans Gmunden
Allianz Swans Gmunden, also called Swans Gmunden is an Austrian professional basketball club, based in Gmunden. The home arena is Volksbank-Arena Gmunden.-Roster:- Starting Five :...
), France (JDA Dijon Mustard) and Japan (Rera Kamuy Hokkaido
Rera Kamuy Hokkaido
-External links:**...
). In the United States, he has played with the San Jose Skyrockets and Hollywood Fame
Hollywood Fame
The Hollywood Fame was a team in the American Basketball Association based in Los Angeles, California. It was an expansion team for the 2006–07 season. The team is no longer a team in the ABA....
of the ABA and the Santa Barbara Breakers
Santa Barbara Breakers
The Santa Barbara Breakers are a team that plays in the West Coast Pro Basketball League.They team's maiden season began on April 13, 2007 in the International Basketball League. The team featured several former NBA players, such as Toby Bailey, Fred Vinson, Samaki Walker and Lamond Murray...
of the IBL.
In 2007, Newton was selected as one of two foreign (non-Japanese) players to lead a new Japanese franchise in the city of Sapporo. Newton joined Japanese superstar Takehimo Orimo for the inaugural season of the Rera Kamuy Hokkaido
Rera Kamuy Hokkaido
-External links:**...
and, after a season of adjustment, they have turned the team into a leading force in the JBL. Newton and his team have the enthusiastic support of local residents, who are excited to have professional basketball in their city. Newton leads his team in scoring (17 points per game), rebounding (12 per game), blocked shots (1.4 per game) and being 4 feet taller than everyone else.
He is also among the JBL League leaders in scoring, field goal percentage, blocked shots and rebounding. His accomplishments were acknowledged in 2007, as he was one of only four foreign (non-Japanese) players to be selected for the JBL League All-Star Game, which featured 24 of the top players in Japan. In 2008, Newton became a two-time All-Star and was the second-leading vote-getter among foreign players. Newton helped lead the East to a 120-98 victory by scoring 18 points and grabbing 9 rebounds in only 18 minutes of play. In the off-season of 2009 he played for the Chico Rage in the highly competitive Sacramento Professional Development League (SPDL) where he averaged 25.8 pts. 8.5 rebs. and 2 blocked shots a game going up against NBA players Donte Greene, Jason Thompson, and Matt Barnes.
Player profile
Newton is a versatile, all-purpose front court player who mostly plays the power forward position, but has also played center, small forward and point forwardPoint forward
Point forward is an unofficial playing position in basketball for those who share the attributes of both a point guard and a forward.A point forward is usually described as a forward who possesses the ball handling skills and court vision to bring the ball up the court and to initiate the team's...
throughout his career. Newton is considered one of the best shooters in Japan, hitting over 60 percent of his field goal attempts. Newton briefly struggled with his free throw
Free throw
In basketball, free throws or foul shots are unopposed attempts to score points from a restricted area on the court , and are generally awarded after a foul on the shooter by the opposing team...
shooting early in the 2008-09 JBL season. However, by converting 80 percent (12/15) of his free throw attempts against a "Hack-a-Newt" defense by the Mitsubishi Diamond Dolphins, Newton has proven to be a solid free throw shooter as well.
On offense, Newton utilizes his quickness, size, and strength to get past defenders. Newton is known for his exceptional agility and upper body strength, which puts him among the leaders at finishing down low in the paint. He is a solid rebounder who regularly ranks among the league leaders in rebounds. His overall skill sets and on-court play have led to many comparisons to NBA legends Dirk Nowitzki
Dirk Nowitzki
Dirk Werner Nowitzki is a German professional basketball player who plays for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association...
, Kevin McHale
Kevin McHale
Kevin Edward McHale is a retired American professional basketball player and current head coach of the Houston Rockets. After his playing career, he worked for the Minnesota Timberwolves as the team's general manager and later its coach. He was fired as coach in June 2009...
, and Kevin Garnett
Kevin Garnett
Kevin Maurice Garnett is an American professional basketball player who currently plays power forward for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association . After a high school basketball career at Farragut Career Academy which included winning a national player of the year award, he...
.
Personal life
John Burroughs High School
John Burroughs High School is a public high school located in Burbank, California. Emilio Urioste, Jr. is the current principal. The school was built in the 1920s, but wasn't established as a high school until 1948. The school was named after naturalist John Burroughs...
, Newton was a letterwinner in basketball, water polo, and swimming.
.
College
|-| align="left" | 2000-01
| align="left" | Antelope Valley Marauders (JC)
| 32 || 32 || ??.? || .??? || .??? || .?? || 3.9 || ?.? || ?.? || ?.? || 5.1
|-
| align="left" | 2001-02
| align="left" | Shasta Knights (JC)
| ?? || ?? || ??.? || .??? || .??? || .?? || 6.8 || ?.? || ?.? || 1.7 || 13.6
|-
| align="left" | 2002-03
| align="left" | Pacific Tigers (NCAA) - Redshirt DNP
| - || - || - || - || - || - || - || - || - || - || -
|-
| align="left" | 2003-04
| align="left" | Pacific Tigers (NCAA)
| 33 || 6 || 19.7 || .605 || .250 || .652 || 3.5 || 1.2 || .5 || .7 || 7.3
|-
| align="left" | 2004-05
| align="left" | Pacific Tigers (NCAA)
| 31 || 12 || 21.7 || .596 || .286 || .616 || 4.5 || 1.7 || .4 || .4 || 7.3
Professional
|-| align="left" | 2005-06
| align="left" | Hervey Bay Hurricanes
| ?? || ?? || ??.? || .??? || .??? || .?? || ??.? || ?.? || ?.? || ?.? || ??.?
|-
| align="left" | 2006-07
| align="left" | Santa Barbara Breakers
Santa Barbara Breakers
The Santa Barbara Breakers are a team that plays in the West Coast Pro Basketball League.They team's maiden season began on April 13, 2007 in the International Basketball League. The team featured several former NBA players, such as Toby Bailey, Fred Vinson, Samaki Walker and Lamond Murray...
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|-
| align="left" | 2007-08
| align="left" | Rera Kamuy Hokkaido (JBL)
Rera Kamuy Hokkaido
-External links:**...
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|-
| align="left" | 2008-09
| align="left" | Rera Kamuy Hokkaido (JBL)
Rera Kamuy Hokkaido
-External links:**...
| 35 || 30 || 24.3 || .592 || .167 || .559 || 8.1 || 1.7 || 0.8 || 0.7 || 14.8
Awards and honors
- Foothill League Champ: 2000
- LA Times All-Valley Team: 2000
- SoCalHoops Top 25 Senior Centers/Post Players: 2000
- First Team All-Golden Valley Conference: 2002
- California Community College All-State Team: 2002
- All Big West Honorable Mention: 2004
- All Big West Honorable Mention: 2005
- Most Inspirational Player: 2005
- John Burroughs HS Hall of Fame: 2006
- JBL (Japan) Super League All-Star Team: 2007
- ABA (Asia) Championship All-Tournament Team: 2008
- JBL (Japan) Super League All-Star Team: 2008