Asa Newell

Asa Newell (born October 5, 2005) is an American basketball player who currently attends Montverde Academy.

Early life and high school
Newell grew up in Athens, Georgia before his family moved to Destin, Florida when he was ten years old. He initially attended Choctawhatchee High School in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Newell averaged 14.7 points and 8.7 rebounds per game and was named the area Player of the Year by the Northwest Florida Daily News as a sophomore. Newell transferred to Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida prior to the start of his junior year.

Recruiting
Newell is a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2024 class, according to major recruiting services. He committed to play college basketball at Georgia after considering offers from Texas, Alabama, and Gonzaga. He signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Bulldogs on November 8, 2023, during the early signing period.

National team career
Newell played for the United States under-17 basketball team at the 2022 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup. Newell was also named to the United States under-19 basketball team to play in the 2023 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup.

Personal life
Newell's older brother, Jaden, is a walk-on basketball player at Georgia.