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Malik Newman

Newman with the Canton Charge in 2020
No. 14 – Yukatel Merkezefendi Basket
Shooting guard
Personal information
Born	(1997-02-21) February 21, 1997 (age 28) Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
High school	Callaway (Jackson, Mississippi)
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
College	Mississippi State (2015–2016) Kansas (2017–2018)
NBA Draft	2018 / Undrafted
Pro career	2018–present
League	Basketbol Süper Ligi
Career history
2018–2019	Sioux Falls Skyforce
2019–2020	Canton Charge
2020	Cleveland Cavaliers
2020–2021	Frutti Extra Bursaspor
2021	Ironi Nahariya
2021–2022	Cleveland Cavaliers
2021–2022	→Cleveland Charge
2022–2023	Avtodor Saratov
2023	Zhejiang Golden Bulls
2023–2024	Avtodor Saratov
2024	Jilin Northeast Tigers
2024–2025	Napoli Basket
2025–present	Merkezefendi Belediyesi Denizli
Career highlights and awards
VTB United League Top Scorer (2023) Big 12 Newcomer of the Year (2018) Big 12 tournament MVP (2018) First-team Parade All-American (2015) McDonald's All-American (2015) 3× Mississippi Mr. Basketball (2013–2015) FIBA Under-17 World Cup MVP (2014) FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship MVP (2013)
Medals Men's basketball Representing the  United States FIBA U17 World Cup Gold 2014 Dubai National team FIBA Americas U16 Championship Gold 2013 Maldonado National team

Malik Tidderious Newman, born on February 21, 1997, is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for Merkezefendi Belediyesi Denizli in Turkey's top basketball league, the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).

Before becoming a pro, Malik played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks and the Mississippi State Bulldogs. He went to Callaway High School in Jackson, Mississippi. There, he helped his team win the MHSAA Class 5A boys basketball championship four times in a row. When he was a senior, his jersey number 14 was retired by the school, which is a big honor!

High School Basketball Career

Malik Newman playing in the 2015 McDonald's All-American Game.

Malik Newman played all four years of his high school basketball career at Callaway High School in Jackson, Mississippi. When he was a junior, he scored 25 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, and made 2 blocks to help his team beat Vicksburg High School. This win earned them the 2014 Mississippi Class 5A Championship.

In August 2014, Malik was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship. This is a huge award for a young player on the world stage!

As a senior, Malik was amazing, averaging nearly 30 points per game (29.7 points), along with 5.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists. He led his team, the Chargers, to an impressive 31 wins and only 3 losses. Because of his great skills, Malik was chosen to play in several important games for top high school players. These included the 2015 McDonald's All-American Boys Game, the Jordan Brand Classic, and the Nike Hoop Summit.

Experts at Rivals.com rated him as a five-star recruit, meaning he was one of the best young players in the country. They ranked him as the eighth best overall player in his class. ESPN also ranked him highly, placing him 10th overall for the Class of 2015. After high school, Malik decided to play college basketball at Mississippi State University.

College Basketball Journey

Playing for Mississippi State

On April 24, 2015, Malik signed to play college basketball at Mississippi State University. This was a special choice because his father, Horatio Webster, had also played basketball there from 1997 to 1998. During his first year, called his freshman season, Malik averaged 11.3 points per game.

Transferring to Kansas

On July 1, 2016, Malik decided to transfer and committed to play at the University of Kansas. According to rules from the NCAA, he had to sit out one season. This means he couldn't play in games during the Jayhawks' 2016–2017 season. This is called "redshirting."

In his only season playing for the Kansas Jayhawks, Malik was a key player. He averaged 14.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. He was also named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year, which is a great honor for a player new to the conference.

On March 25, 2018, Malik had an incredible game. He scored 13 of the Jayhawks' points in overtime and finished with a career-high 32 points! This amazing performance helped lead the Jayhawks to the NCAA Final Four by beating Duke University.

Professional Basketball Career

Starting with Sioux Falls Skyforce (2018–2019)

After the 2018 NBA draft, Malik Newman was not chosen by any NBA team. However, he still got a chance to play professionally. On July 1, 2018, he signed a special contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. After playing in the Summer League, the Lakers released him on July 19.

Later, on August 6, 2018, Malik signed with the Miami Heat, but they also waived him in October. He then joined the Sioux Falls Skyforce in the NBA G League on October 10. In 17 games with the Skyforce, Malik averaged 9.5 points and 2.6 rebounds per game.

Playing for Canton Charge (2019–2020)

On January 5, 2019, Malik was traded to the Canton Charge. He continued to show his scoring ability. On November 21, he had a great game with 26 points, three rebounds, four assists, and three steals in a win against the Erie BayHawks. In January 2020, he scored over 20 points in five games in a row! Malik finished the season as the second-highest scorer on his team, averaging 16.1 points per game.

Brief Time with Cleveland Cavaliers (2020)

Because of his strong play in the G League, the Cleveland Cavaliers signed Malik Newman to a 10-day contract on February 9, 2020. He made his NBA debut that same evening against the Los Angeles Clippers. He scored two points from free throws in four minutes of play. This was his only regular-season game in the NBA during that time.

Playing Overseas: Bursaspor (2020–2021)

On June 29, 2020, Malik decided to play basketball overseas. He signed with Frutti Extra Bursaspor in the Turkish Super League (BSL).

Ironi Nahariya (2021)

On January 16, 2021, Malik signed with Ironi Nahariya in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. During the 2020-21 season, he was third in the Israeli league for his excellent free throw percentage, making 91.8% of his free throws.

Return to Cleveland Charge (2021)

On October 23, 2021, Malik signed again with the Cleveland Charge. He played well, averaging 17.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game.

Another Chance with Cleveland Cavaliers (2021–2022)

On December 29, 2021, Malik Newman signed another 10-day contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. This was due to a special rule called the NBA's hardship exception, which allows teams to sign extra players when many are injured or sick.

Back to the Charge (2022)

On January 8, 2022, Malik was reacquired by the Cleveland Charge. However, his season ended early on March 28 when he was waived after suffering an injury.

Playing in Russia: Avtodor Saratov (2022–2024)

On November 5, 2022, Malik signed with Avtodor Saratov in the VTB United League in Russia. He played there for a couple of seasons.

Playing in Italy: Napoli Basket (2024–2025)

On December 9, 2024, Malik Newman signed with Napoli Basket in Italy's top basketball league, the Lega Basket Serie A.

Back to Turkey: Merkezefendi Basket (2025–present)

On January 16, 2025, he signed with Merkezefendi Basket of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) in Turkey, where he currently plays.

Career Statistics

Regular Season NBA Games

College Statistics

See also

In Spanish: Malik Newman para niños