Five-Star PF Asa Newell officially visiting Gonzaga

Montverde (Fla.) Academy five-star power forward Asa Newell begins an official visit to Gonzaga today, a source told On3.

The 6-foot-9, 205-pound rising senior has also officially visited Georgia and Indiana. Florida has hosted him in an unofficial capacity. Newell is a native of Athens, Georgia but has lived in Florida for the past few years. Asa’s older brother, Jaden, currently plays for the Georgia Bulldogs’ basketball program.

Newell has also received offers from Baylor, Michigan, Auburn, Kansas, Texas, LSU, Florida State, and others.

According to the On3 Industry Rankings, he is the No. 9 overall prospect in the 2024 cycle. He’s also the No. 1 power forward prospect and the No. 3 player in the state of Florida. The On3 Industry Ranking is a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Newell Scouting Report

Asa Newell is a lengthy forward with a projectable frame. The frame is what you notice from the second he walks on the floor. The lefty has soft touch with range that extends beyond the three-point line, especially off the catch. The jump shot can get inconsistent, would like to see him get the balance right. He is comfortable driving left aggressively. He is an instinctive offensive rebounder, and he is not afraid to mix it up in traffic and hunt put-back dunks. Newell will need to continue developing the right hand and progressing with his middle game. Strength will also be a thing with the 6-foot-9 forward. However, with his size, skill set, and quick-twitch athleticism, when his motor runs hot, there is a lot of production he brings to the court. – On3’s Jamie Shaw