Parker Newman
6’5, 195lbs, Class of 2027 twitter: @ParkerN0491033 Instagram: @parkernewman12_
Parker is an electric high IQ stud that uses his length, speed, and athletic ability to shoot at an efficient clip. He slings through the defense then uses his leaping ability to elevate right over defenders to get the shots he wants. Parker is a beast on the glass like the Windex man wiping the boards clean, especially on the defensive side. However, Parker thrives and takes it as a personal challenge to take your best player and lock him up. Parker does a masterful job of staying in front and using his length and frame to bother the ball handler with tenacious defense.
This past season Parker averaged 11.6 points, 6 rebounds, 1 block, and 1 assist per game. Last year they had a very talented team with high expectations although they finished with 22 wins Parker is not satisfied. Parker felt they struggled at times with finding their groove and having a team leader. This year Parker plans on stepping up as that leader and taking on that role and helping bond their team together to dominate. The team goals for next season are to have no more than three losses and make a state run in Murfreesboro. Individually Parker also plans on averaging 8 to 10 rebounds and letting the scoring control itself. Parker doesn't plan on trying to take on the entire scoring load - understanding the whole team can score. Parker knows playing with Jayden Barton, Reed Ownby, Jett Sutton, Owen Books, etc. these guys all score the ball at a high rate, so whatever the game brings to his scoring he is prepared to take on the challenge.
Playing AAU for Tennessee Impact 2027 the goal was to go undefeated in their Adidas live periods and make it to the 3ssb nationals. They were coached by two different coaches for each half of the year, but still managed to play as a team but later in the season, they struggled with that at first. Just trying to find their roles and learn about one another as players while figuring out what each of them could do individually. They ended up going 8-0 in all of our Adidas live period games helping to qualify for the Adidas 3ssb nationals. Where they went 4-3 and beat 3 Adidas circuit teams. Parker's main focus during this summer was for him to grow as a player. Defense can always be better, but the main things he is starting to focus on now are improving offensive rebounding and the turnaround mid-range game.
What fuels Parker on the court is when they start being pesty on defense and get multiple stops in a row. Which causes teams to have breakdowns or call timeouts. This is the chain effect. They start scoring, the crowd gets into it, he gets into it, and mainly the whole team gets into it. The electric atmosphere is quite a rush for everyone.
When Parker faces adversity on the court he flushes it and moves on. There’s nothing he can do to go back and change it so he does his very best to try to make up for that mistake whether it’s getting an and 1, a steal, a block, or taking charge Parker always tries to make up for it some way or another.
What sets Parker apart from other players is that he is a very big team player. His teammates throughout the years through AUU, middle school, and even his first year in high school are the main reasons he gets his shots. They know when to hit him and how to hit him when Parker is open and he can’t thank those guys enough. Parker brings intensity and excitement to his teammates and what makes it even easier is that when he makes a big play they go crazy for him.
Parker believes he can play at any level in college. Parker truly believes in himself and so do his coaches and teammates, but if all else fails any other division of basketball is sufficient. Parker has seen D2 and D3 teams play and they are no joke. They also sometimes play better as a team than some major programs in the country which he likes.
I assess that this explosive young star brings the heat on both sides of the ball at a high level. His IQ is insane. Freakish athleticism and speed to match his shooting and defensive-minded talent. There is no limit in either sport to how high this kid could fly and still growing and developing should strike fear in opponents. A coach's dream. Humble and team-driven. Get on this train right now as he is destined to steamroll right to the next level.
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