BREAKING NEWS: Excitement fills Stegeman Coliseum, arena in Athens, Georgia as Georgia dynamo freshman and leading scorer ASA NEWELL announces, “I’m not going anywhere.” he is set to return for the 2025-26 season after making the bold decision. Head coach Mike White has promised to make Him a…
Cheers erupted inside Stegeman Coliseum this afternoon as Georgia freshman phenom Asa Newell delivered a powerful and emotional announcement that sent Bulldog fans into a frenzy: “I’m not going anywhere.”
The 6-foot-9 forward, who led the team in scoring and became a fan favorite in his debut season, confirmed he will return to the University of Georgia for the 2025-26 basketball season. The bold decision comes amid mounting speculation about his potential jump to the NBA or entry into the transfer portal.
“After talking with my family, my coaches, and my teammates — this is home,” Newell said to a packed house of students, alumni, and media. “We’ve built something special here, and I’m not ready to walk away from that. We’ve got unfinished business.”
Newell, widely regarded as one of the top freshmen in the nation, averaged 17.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game. His combination of size, athleticism, and skill has drawn comparisons to NBA stars and placed him on multiple draft boards. But the young star is staying put — a move that’s already energizing the Bulldog faithful.
Head Coach Mike White, beaming with pride, quickly followed Newell’s announcement with a bold promise of his own.
“We’re going all in,” White declared. “Asa is the heartbeat of this team, and we’re going to build around him. Next season starts now, and I promise you — we’re going to make him a national name, not just a Georgia legend.”
Newell’s return is expected to shift the outlook of the entire SEC basketball landscape. With his leadership and a strong core returning, Georgia could be poised for a breakout season in 2025-26 — one that may take them deep into March Madness
