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UGA to host baseball camp in Atlanta
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Staff Report
Updated: Aug 9, 2013, 12:30 AM
Published: Aug 9, 2013, 12:01 AM

Several alumni players from the University of Georgia’s baseball team will instruct a one-day baseball camp for ages 7–12 on Aug. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Atlanta. Registration is open, and proceeds will benefit Shepherd Center.

Organized and also instructed by new Georgia head baseball coach Scott Stricklin, the camp will be held at Buckhead Baseball, located in Frankie Allen Park at the corner of Bagley Avenue and Pharr Road (425 Pharr Road) in the heart of Buckhead.

The cost is $50 per person. Participants should provide their own gear, but a limited number of bats and helmets will be available. Check-in, at the concession stand, begins at 8 a.m. on the day of the event. Space is limited; walk-up registration will be permitted, depending on availability. To register, visit www.spepherd.org.
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.