Player: Cameron Newman
Class: 2026
School: Gaston Christian
Gaston Christian under head coach Chris Duhon had a very good season last year and they have their eyes on bigger things this season. However, they did lose some key guys from last year’s team, including Gabriel Mabor who anchored the paint and on the glass last year. Now, this team is looking even MORE towards 2026 point guard Cameron Newman, as it has been clear that he looks to be the go-to guy and leader once again this year.
At the Phenom Fall League, he gave us a small glimpse of what we could expect this upcoming season; he showed poise and promise in being the creator and leader for this team and being a very strong scoring impact again this year. Newman’s handles, creativity, court awareness, and speed make him tough to handle, as he can hurt you in a variety of ways. He is comfortable in taking you off the bounce, scoring around the basket with touch and over defenders, finds ways to put pressure on the defense and get to the line, and can easily hurt you from the perimeter as well. And just when you think you may have him slowed down, he does a great job in getting others involved as well. Last year, he averaged just under 16 points per game but with the production lost from last season, those numbers may have to increase for Gaston Christian to rack up the wins. But he certainly is capable of doing just that.
Top 80 Evaluation:
“Starting things off, we look at a player who possesses an impressive level of poise and polish for his age, Cameron Newman. He’s a smart, skilled, unselfish point guard prospect with great balance and the ability to consistently make the right play with the ball in his hands. Newman displays a tight, crafty handle and utilizes it effectively to get wherever he wants on the floor. He’s able to break down opponents, touch the paint, and make quality reads as a playmaker. Newman scores the ball well from all three levels, but doesn’t force the action and looks to assert himself within the flow of the action. He also highlights sharp instincts as an on-ball defender. Coach Moore on Newman: “Cam is a player that has a chance to be really good. Great IQ for a freshman. Great defender who forces turnovers and does a great job of pushing the ball. Cam is a true point guard.” Newman proved to be an asset at camp, and should continue trending as one of the top floor generals in his grade.”