The Basketball Interview: Woody Newton
McKinley Tech forward Woody Newton looks like he will be a key contributor for Team Thrill this spring and summer. Today, he talked to Prep Hoops for The Basketball Interview.
What is your favorite part or parts about game days in terms of the routine leading up to the game?
WN: The trash talking that goes on between me and my friends on the opposite team leading up to the game.
What is your most memorable game or play from your basketball career? (Good or bad)
WN: Leading my high school team to our first playoff win in 6 years, finishing the game with 25 points and 12 rebounds.
Who is the toughest player that you’ve ever faced in an organized setting (HS or AAU)?
WN: Jaden Springer (BMaze)
NBA. Who’s your team?
WN: Washington Wizards
What are your current go-to sneakers to hoop in?
WN: Under Armour Curry 4’s
Favorite pregame warmup song right now?
WN: Look Alive – Drake or Codeine Dreaming – Kodak Black.
All hoopers love gear. What’s your favorite brand to wear?
WN: UA hands down.
What is your favorite venue that you’ve ever hooped in?
WN: LakePoint Gym in Georgia.
What court that you’ve never played on would you dream of playing on?
WN: Elite 24 outside court.
Best coaching advice you’ve received is what and who was it from?
WN: Doing the little things is what makes a good player into a great player.
Woody Newton is currently ranked as a top-10 prospect in his class. To view the full ranking of Maryland and DC’s 2020 class, click here.