John Newman

School: 
Height: 
6-7
Position: 
Forward
Hometown: 
Danville, VA
High School: 
George Washington High School
  • Ranked among the nation's scoring leaders in 1984 (24th), 1985 (35th) and 1986 (23rd)
  • Ranked 9th in the nation in free-throw percentage in 1986
  • Averaged 24 points and 6 rebounds in four NCAA Tournament games in 1984 and 1986 (2-2 record)
  • Averaged 24 points and 5.5 rebounds in two NIT games in 1985 (1-1 record)
  • Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in second round of 1986 NBA draft (29th pick overall).

Season

G

FGM

FGA

FG%

3PT

3PTA

3PT%

FTM

FTA

FT%

RB

RBA

PTS

AVG

1982-83

28

137

259

.529

69

96

.719

87

3.1

343

12.3

1983-84

32

273

517

.528

155

197

.787

196

6.1

701

21.9

1984-85

32

270

490

.551

140

181

.773

166

5.2

680

21.3

1985-86

30

253

489

.517

153

172

.890

219

7.3

659

22.0

Totals

122

933

1755

.532

517

646

.800

668

5.5

2383

19.5