The 6-foot-4, 174-pound senior guard led the Chargers to a 31-2 record, their fourth consecutive Class 5A state championship and the No. 4 national ranking in USA TODAY's Super 25 this past season. The state's returning Gatorade Boys Basketball Player of
Newman has maintained a B average in the classroom.
A devoted member of his church community, he has volunteered locally on behalf of a mentoring program, youth basketball clinics and a "Don't Text and Drive" campaign.