Malik Tidderious Newman was born on February 21,1997 and is an American professional basketball player for Avtodor Saratov of the VTB United League.
16 Facts About Malik Newman
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Malik Newman played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks and the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
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Malik Newman helped lead Callaway to four straight victories in the MHSAA Class 5A boys basketball championship.
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Malik Newman was selected to play in the 2015 McDonald's All-American Boys Game, Jordan Brand Classic, and Nike Hoop Summit.
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Malik Newman committed to Mississippi State University to play college basketball.
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On March 25,2018 Malik Newman scored 13 of the Jayhawks' points in overtime and finished with a career-high 32 to lead the Jayhawks to the NCAA Final Four in a victory over Duke University.
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In 17 games with the Skyforce, Malik Newman averaged 9.5 points and 2.6 rebounds per game.
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On January 5,2019, Malik Newman was traded to the Canton Charge for forward Emanuel Terry.
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Malik Newman finished second on the team in scoring at 16.1 points per game.
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Malik Newman made his NBA debut that evening against the Los Angeles Clippers and scored two points on a pair of free throws in four minutes of action.
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On June 29,2020, Malik Newman signed with Frutti Extra Bursaspor of the Turkish Super League.
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On January 16,2021, Malik Newman signed with Ironi Nahariya of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
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On October 23,2021, Malik Newman signed with the Cleveland Charge.
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Malik Newman averaged 17.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game.
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On December 29,2021, Malik Newman signed a 10-day contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers via the NBA's hardship exception.
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On January 8,2022, Malik Newman was reacquired by the Cleveland Charge.