History of Julian Newman in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 16, 2024

Julian Newman is an American basketball player known for his prodigious scoring ability at a young age. He gained national attention while playing for Downey Christian School, where he averaged remarkable points totals. However, his high school career was marked by both on-court success and controversy regarding his playing style and team's level of competition. He later transferred to Prodigy Prep and eventually graduated in 2020. He continued his basketball career at Bethesda University. While his early career generated significant hype, his transition to higher levels of competition has presented ongoing challenges.

1998: Teddy Dupay Sets Florida Prep Scoring Record

In 1998, Teddy Dupay set the Florida prep scoring record which Newman would go on to break.

September 6, 2001: Julian Newman is Born

Julian Newman was born on September 6, 2001.

December 19, 2012: Newman Featured in MaxPreps Article; Videos Go Viral

On December 19, 2012, Julian Newman was featured in a MaxPreps article highlighting his status as a fifth-grader playing varsity basketball. His videos gained millions of views, leading to national media attention and appearances on various TV shows.

2012: Newman's Viral Videos Spark Attention and Debate

In 2012, Julian Newman gained attention for his highlight videos on YouTube, which showcased his basketball skills while playing for Downey Christian School in fifth grade. This sparked debate about his status as a prodigy and the marketing surrounding him.

2012: Newman Transfers Schools and Joins Varsity Team

In the fall of 2012, Newman transferred to Downey Christian School where his father coached. He began playing for the middle school team but was quickly promoted to varsity as a fifth grader. Despite his small stature, he excelled, leading the team to a 21-6 record and topping the state in assists.

December 2013: Newman Dubbed "Best Sixth Grade Basketball Player"

In December 2013, The Huffington Post called Julian Newman "The Best Sixth Grade Basketball Player You've Ever Seen." At the time, he averaged 13.6 points and 10.5 assists.

2014: Newman Criticized as "Most Marketed 12-Year-Old Player"

In 2014, the Tampa Bay Times labeled Newman as the "most marketed 12-year-old basketball player," sparking criticism about the intense promotion of his career.

2015: Newman's Documentary Series "Born Ready" Launches

In 2015, Julian Newman's documentary series, "Born Ready," began airing on YouTube via Elite Mixtapes.

2015: Newman Becomes Youngest Player to Reach 1,000 Varsity Points

In 2015, as a seventh grader, Julian Newman achieved the milestone of becoming the youngest player ever to score 1,000 career varsity points.

October 4, 2016: Newman Scores 52 Points Against Top Recruit Kyree Walker

On October 4, 2016, Newman scored 52 points in a game against highly-rated recruit Kyree Walker, further solidifying his prominence. The game's highlights garnered millions of views.

2018: Newman Breaks Florida Prep Scoring Record

By 2018, Julian Newman, then a sophomore, had broken the Florida high school scoring record previously held by Teddy Dupay. He totalled 3,873 points and averaged an impressive 34.7 points, along with seven assists, five rebounds, and four steals.

2019: "Hello Newmans" Reality Show Premieres

The reality show "Hello Newmans," featuring Newman and his family, premiered on the Overtime sports network in 2019.

2020: Newman Graduates High School and Plays at Bethesda University

In 2020, Julian Newman graduated from Prodigy Prep in Orlando, Florida and began playing basketball at Bethesda University.

2020: Newman plays against top 2020 class recruit Kyree Walker

Julian Newman plays in a highly publicized game against top 2020 class recruit Kyree Walker

2024: Newman Signs with Bethesda; Struggles in Debut

In 2024, Newman joined Bethesda University. In his first game, he experienced a tough debut, coming off the bench and missing all six of his shots in a significant loss against The Masters.