John Newman III #9

Guard Forward
  • current team Chemnitz
  • Passport USA
  • weight 93kg / 205lbs
  • height 196cm / 6' 5"
  • born 02/08/1999 in Greensboro, NC (USA) (age:26)
  • College Cincinnati (NCAA)
  • Drafted 2024 (not drafted)
  • Experience 2 years
Season 2025 / 2026
  • PPG 9.5
  • APG 1.8
  • RPG 4.2
  • current status Signed

Scouting report

A swingman with excellent size and length. He’s a very good athlete and he’s extremely tough! Plays very hard, is a great competitor and loves to play through contacts! He’s a very good shooter who can shoot either off the dribble or off the catch. He’s also a very aggressive driver with a strong first step, he gets inside the paint and finishes strongly at the rim. Creates separation with his strength and athleticism! He’s very active moving off the ball and very alert in team offense. He’s a fantastic defender, among the best in Europe in his position! Has excellent lateral quickness, quick hands and enjoys the physical game, his size and length are a very important tool on the perimeter as he can stay with smaller players! He’s also an incredible rebounder for his position.

Career

2018-2019

Clemson University (NCAA): 34 games, 2.1ppg, 1.8rpg


2019

World University Games in Napoli (Italy) Gold: 6 games, 13.3ppg, 5.7rpg, 2.3apg, FGP: 57.6%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 66.7%


2019-2020

Clemson University (NCAA): 31 games, 9.5ppg, 3.9rpg, 2.2apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 52.4%, 3PT: 30.3%, FT: 72.6%


2020-2021

Clemson University (NCAA): 22 games, 3.7ppg, 2.0rpg, 1.1apg


2021-2022

University of Cincinnati (NCAA): 32 games, 6.9ppg, 4.2rpg, 1.7apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 45.0%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT:
55.8%


2022-2023

University of Cincinnati (NCAA): 1 game: 0pts, 2reb, 1steal; Missed rest of the season due to injury


2023-2024

University of Cincinnati (NCAA): 36 games, 9.1ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.7apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 55.6%, 3PT: 34.0%, FT: 71.4%


2024-2025

House of Talents Kortrijk Spurs (Belgium-Pro Basketball League): 7 games, 8.6ppg, 4.4rpg, FGP: 56.0%, 3PT: 38.9%, FT: 73.3%; BNXT League: 30 games, 11.1ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.5apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 61.5%, 3PT: 37.3%, FT: 65.3%


2025-2026

NINERS Chemnitz (Germany-BBL)


Awards/Achievements

2015, 2016, 2018 HS state Champion
2016, 2017, 2018 HS News and Record Private School All-Area Team
2016, 2017, 2018 HS PACIS All-Conference Team
2016 Nike Elite 100 Skill Academy in St. Louis, MO
2016, 2017 HS Phenom Hoops National Showcase Game MVP
2017, 2018 HS NCISAA 3A All-State
2017 High School Nationals Semifinals
2018 HS Associated Press NC All-State Team
2018 HS News and Record Private School All-Area Player of the Year
2018 HS NCISAA 3A Championship Game MVP
2018 HS HAECO Invitational MVP
2018 HS American Family Insurance All-USA North Carolina Boys Second Team
2018 HS Rivals Top 150
2019 NIT Sweet 16
2019 USA University National Team
2019 Eurobasket.com All-World University Games Final MVP
2019 Eurobasket.com All-World University Games First Team
2021 ACC All-Academic Team
2024 Big 12 All-Defensive Team
2024 NIT Elite Eight
2025 BNXT League Runner-Up
2025 Belgian Cup Semifinals
2025 Belgian League Semifinals

Games

Bonn-Chemnitz (06-12-25)

Panionios-Chemnitz (01-10-25) EuroCup