Tristen Newton is an American professional basketball player who plays point/shooting guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves as of May 2025. He attended Burges High School, where he started his basketball career. In high school, Newton finished with an impressive 3,266 points, 853 rebounds, 472 assists, and 334 steals, as per his college roster. Newton initially attended East Carolina University and joined the East Carolina Pirates men's basketball team. He averaged 8.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game over 17 games during his sophomore season, as per his college roster.
Newton later transferred to the University of Connecticut and played for the UConn Huskies men's basketball team during his senior season. He played in 39 games during his senior season, averaging 10.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game, as per his college roster. Newton won the NCAA championship in 2023 and 2024. Newton was drafted by the Indiana Pacers as the 49th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft. In January 2025, he was claimed off waivers by the Timberwolves.
What is Tristen Newton's wingspan?
Tristen Newton has a wingspan of 6 feet 9 inches (206cm), as per NBA 2K25 ratings.
What is Tristen Newton's height?
Tristen Newton stands 6 feet 5 inches (1.96m) tall, as per his NBA profile.
How much does Tristen Newton weigh?
As of May 2025, Tristen Newton weighs 190 lbs (86kg) as listed by his NBA profile.
What is Tristen Newton's age?
As of May 2025, Tristen Newton is 24 years old. He was born on April 26, 2001, in Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
FAQs on Tristen Newton
A. Tristen Newton is American.
A. Tristen Newton played college basketball for East Carolina University and the University of Connecticut.
A. Tristen Newton was born in Pensacola, Florida. His birth date is April 26, 2001.
A. Tristen Newton started his professional playing career in 2024.
A. Tristen Newton is the son of Erika Newton and Montreal Newton.
