Newson’s athleticism in the backcourt was useful on the defensive end of the floor for Princeton Community against an explosive Charlestown group. The 6’2″ guard held his own defensively and was on both ends of the floor throughout. He finished with 9 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists in the 68-54 victory.

Defensive minded floor general out of Princeton that continues to get better every time I see him. Lengthy guard that impacts winning on both ends of the floor. Competes defensively and is considered one of the best on-ball defenders in the area due to his length and aggressiveness pressuring the ball. Offensively he continues to become more versatile on the offensive end. Showed improvement in his court vision. Continues to improve as an outside shooter as well as improving his athleticism.

DeMarcus Newson from Princeton is primed to make a big jump in his senior season knowing his offensive production will be huge for the Tigers success. Shifty guard that changes pace really well and gets to his spots. Plays off two feet in the lane. Has a soft touch on his floater and has the ability to finish around the basket through traffic with either hand. One of the best on ball defenders in the area that plays with active hands and a high motor. He will be relentless on both ends preparing for a strong senior season.

Grown to 6’2”, Newson is the head of the snake defensively for the Princeton Tigers. He’s a a scrappy defensive minded guard that plays with a high motor on both ends of the floor. Active hands and quick feet on the defensive end where he pressures full court relentlessly. He will come into this season as arguably the best on ball defender in the area, but his offense is catching up at a rapid pace. Hes a shifty guard that thrives on paint touches. Has the ability to finish at the basket with either hand, and really good at playing off two feet when he gets in the lane. As a passer, he pushes the ball ahead really well and operates the pick and roll under control with the skill set to make any pass on the floor.

2024-2025 Season Stats: 7.9 points | 3.1 rebounds | 2.3 assists | 1.1 steals

Aggressive, defensive minded guard that defends multiple positions with physicality and really pressures opposing ball handlers. Has active hands and creates offense through his defense. Offensively, he’s a score first guard that continues to transition into a lead guard. Quick first step helps him get in the lane and does a good job playing off two feet.

Coming off of a strong junior season for a Class 3A Top 10 Princeton Community High School team, Newson started to turn some heads this spring and summer on the grassroots circuit. The 6’2″-6’3″ two-way guard really p OPS as a versatile and disruptive defender. He uses his length and athleticism well on the perimeter to play in the passing lanes and is a pesky on-ball defender as well. Offensively, Newson is an efficient scorer with some explosiveness when getting downhill to his right hand. Look for him to step into a bigger offensive role in the backcourt as a senior and emerge as a solid under-the-radar small college prospect.

Newson scored 19 points in one of his two games on Sunday showcasing impressive straight-line quickness, pace with the ball in his hands, and then some explosiveness at the end of his drives to finish. The junior at Princeton Community High School should factor into what will be a very good team this season. He has real two-way ability in the backcourt.

Part of an intriguing pool of talent down at Princeton High School this season, Newson is a 6’0″ junior guard with some impressive athletic tools. He was able to run the floor in transition and attack the basket downhill off of the throw ahead. In the half court, he was an effective straight line driver, off-ball slasher, and crashed the offensive glass hard. His quick burst and athleticism made him disruptive on the defensive end of the floor as well.