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A look at where county-area basketball teams are ahead of the new year
Multiple teams are looking to capitalize and secure a spot in the region tournament when region play picks up in January
Marion Eubanks EHS
Eastside's Marion Eubanks (1) going against Social Circle's Immanuel Humphrey (4) during the Redskins' 52-50 win over the Eagles on Saturday, Nov. 30. - photo by Cassie Jones | The Covington News
Garrett Pitts
Updated: Dec 20, 2024, 8:42 PM
Published: Dec 20, 2024, 7:46 PM
As we approach the new year, I wanted to take a minute to go over the county-area basketball teams and where they sit as the bulk region play slowly approaches.
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Jakai Newton enters transfer portal after two years at Indiana
Newton was a standout player at Newton High School
Jakai Newton
Jakai Newton (0) during his time at Newton High School. - photo by Covington News/File Photo
Evan Newton
Updated: Apr 1, 2025, 9:32 PM
Published: Apr 1, 2025, 9:29 PM

Former Newton Ram standout Jakai Newton will officially be searching for a new home.

Newton formally declared his intent to transfer from Indiana University on March 24 after entering the NCAA transfer portal.

Newton has struggled with injuries throughout his basketball career, which has kept him off the floor. 

The 2023 Newton Ram graduate suffered a knee injury during his senior year of high school. The same injury cost him his first season at Indiana.

After receiving a medical redshirt from the NCAA, Newton would only play four games in the 2024-25 season due to numerous lower body injuries. In those four appearances, he averaged 1.5 PPG and 0.8 RPG at 4.5 MPG.

However, when on the court, Newton was efficient. In just his sophomore season at Newton High School, Newton shot 34 percent from three-point range and was an efficient contributor to several Newton teams alongside players like Stephon Castle, Jabez Jenkins and Marcus Whitlock, among others.