Tristen Jamal Newton is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA, wearing jersey number 13 as of May 2025. He also plays point/shooting guard for the Iowa Wolves in the NBA G League, after signing a two-way contract. Newton was selected by the Indiana Pacers as the 49th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft.
Newton graduated from Burges High School in El Paso, Texas, United States, where he scored 3,266 points in his career. He initially went to East Carolina University, where he joined the East Carolina Pirates men's basketball team, playing from 2019 to 2022. Later, Newton transferred to the University of Connecticut, joining the UConn Huskies men's basketball team, where he won two NCAA championships.
Who are Tristen Newton's parents?
Erika and Montreal Newton are Tristen Newton's parents. He has a sibling, older brother Jawaun Newton, who played three seasons at Evansville and one season at Southern Illinois, as per Tristen Newton's NBA profile.
Tristen Newton's Mother
Erika Newton is Tristen Newton's mother.
Tristen Newton's Father
Montreal Newton is Tristen Newton's father. His father served in the U.S. Army for 23 years, as per CT Insider. He helped Tristen Newton and his older brother, Jawuan Newton, to be disciplined.
What are Tristen Newton's parents' nationalities?
Tristen Newton's parents, Erika and Montreal Newton, are American.
FAQs on Tristen Newton
A. Tristen Newton is 24 years old as of May 2025.
A. Tristen Newton attended Burges High School in El Paso, Texas.
A. Tristen Newton played for the East Carolina Pirates and the University of Connecticut.
A. Tristen Newton is American.
