24 Facts About Chris Newsome

Chris Newsome is the second child of Carmelita, a Filipina, who hails from Paranaque and Eric, an African American.

Chris Newsome helped the Rio Rancho HS Rams win the 5A State Championship in 2007.

Chris Newsome attended the New Mexico Highlands University, an NCAA Division II school for three years.

Chris Newsome was recruited by then-Ateneo head coach Norman Black to play for the Blue Eagles and for the Philippine national team that will play for the Southeast Asian Games.

Chris Newsome accepted the offer and spent two years of residency before finally seeing action for Ateneo in 2013.

Chris Newsome suited up for the Hapee Fresh Fighters in the PBA D-League, where he teamed up with fellow college standouts and future draft batchmates Troy Rosario, Baser Amer, Garvo Lanete and Scottie Thompson.

Chris Newsome was drafted fourth overall by the Meralco Bolts in the 2015 PBA draft, reuniting with his former collegiate coach Norman Black.

Chris Newsome participated in the PBA All-Star Weekend Slam Dunk Contest, making it to the final round only to lose to two-time defending champion, Rey Guevarra.

Chris Newsome became a key player in Meralco's rotation as the season went on.

Chris Newsome helped Meralco get to the Semi-Finals of the 2016 PBA Commissioner's Cup and to the Finals of the 2016 PBA Governors' Cup before eventually losing to the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel.

Chris Newsome was named as the PBA Rookie of the Year 2016 during the PBA Leo Awards Night.

Chris Newsome finished the elimination round with a Player of the Week award, for averaging 21 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1 steal in 2 games and securing first place for the Bolts.

Chris Newsome was nominated for Best Player of the Conference, losing to Greg Slaughter.

Chris Newsome was snubbed from the 2018 All-Star Games.

Chris Newsome competed in the Slam Dunk Contest, but this time didn't make it to the final round.

Chris Newsome then teamed up with his backcourt partner Chris Banchero to take Game 3.

Chris Newsome was ineligible to play in most FIBA tournaments for the Philippines because of a rule that states players are eligible to play for their countries only if they acquired their respective passports before the age of 16.

Chris Newsome was able to play for the Philippines in the 2019 SEA Games 3x3 tournament because of less restrictions.

In 2022, Chris Newsome was cleared by FIBA to play as a local for the Philippines.

Chris Newsome was given an exemption because he has been living in the Philippines for over 10 years.

Chris Newsome made his national team debut during the fourth window of the 2023 FIBA World Cup qualifiers.

Chris Newsome was included in the 21-man pool of the Philippines for the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

Chris Newsome was a columnist for the Philippine edition of NBA.

Chris Newsome is a photographer for the Bolts' social media accounts.