Azusa Pacific University Athletics

THIS YEAR: Senior guard Andy Newman has 1 year of eligibility remaining after playing the 1997 season at Southern Utah University . . . Shoots well on the perimeter, and uses his quickness to get to the basket . . . Has great strength for his size . . . Will see action as a shooting guard and as a back-up point guard.

ODELL SAYS: "Andy brings us versatility at the guard spot. He uses screens well to get open on the perimeter, and he can also get the team into a half court offense. He’s a great shooter."

SOUTHERN UTAH: Averaged 8 points and 3.7 assists as a junior . . . Started 25 of 26 games . . . Led the team in minutes played . . . Scored season-high 20 points on 7-of-7 shooting including 4-of-4 treys vs. Western Illinois . . . Led the team in steals with 45 . . . Connected on .805 of his free throws (33-of-41) . . . Dished out 8 assists vs. American University.

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played the 1995 and 1996 seasons at West Valley College in Saratoga, Calif. for coach Bob Burton . . . Advanced to the California Junior College Championship in both seasons, finishing second to Ventura Community College each time . . . Led teams to a 65-6 record in his 2 years . . . As a 1996 sophomore, made 8 3-point shots in the state finals while scoring a career high 29 points . . . Averaged 15.2 points and 9.1 assists in 1996 . . . Led the state in 3-point field goal percentage . . . Named to All Coast Conference team as a 1996 sophomore.

PERSONAL: Born April 14, 1975 in Roseburg, Oregon to Gale and Carol Newman...Majoring in business...Brother Eric is a minor league pitcher in the San Diego Padres organization.