Jeff Newton

Jeff Newton
Newton playing for Ryukyu in 2014
Minnesota Timberwolves
TitleAssistant coach
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1981-01-04) January 4, 1981
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolBenjamin Elijah Mays (Atlanta, Georgia)
College
NBA draft2003: undrafted
Playing career2003–2014
PositionPower forward / center
Number50
Career history
Playing
2003–2005CB Ciudad de Huelva
2005–2008Osaka Evessa
2008-2014Ryukyu Golden Kings
Coaching
2025–presentMinnesota Timberwolves
Career highlights
  • 6x Bj league champions
  • 3x bj League block shots leaders (2005-08)
  • Bj league best 5 (2009)
  • Bj league MVP (2009)
  • Bj league finals MVP (2009)

Jeffrey Hassan Newton (born January 4, 1981) is an American former professional basketball player who currently serves as an assistant coach/director of player development for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for Indiana University.