The Brief
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- The Atlanta Hawks selected Georgia’s Asa Newell with the 23rd overall pick after trading down from the 13th pick, acquiring him from the New Orleans Pelicans along with a 2026 first-round pick.
- Asa Newell, a Georgia forward, led his team in scoring as a freshman, earning SEC All-Freshman honors, and helped Georgia reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time in over a decade.
- Newell, known for his local ties and NBA-ready physical tools, is described as a modern stretch-four with potential as a shot-blocker, offensive rebounder, and floor-spacer, though he needs development in shooting and defense against physical bigs.
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