Five-star forward Asa Newell commits to Georgia Bulldogs

Posted Oct 25, 2023
Asa Newell, the No. 13 overall basketball recruit in country, committed to the Georgia Bulldogs on Wednesday. The 6-foot-9 power forward from Montverde Academy chose to head back to his hometown and play for Mike White over other finalists Alabama, Gonzaga, and Texas. Newell is Georgia's first 5-star commitment since Anthony Edwards in 2019. (247 Sports)

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