Kennedy Newman is a 6'0" Shooting Guard/Small Forward in the 2028 class.
Newman attends MICDS in Missouri and plays club basketball for Skye Sports Academy.
Newman's Player Profile was created on September 25, 2024.
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Expert Analysis
Kennedy
NewmanSG/SF
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
HS
MICDS
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MO
Chicago Great Lakes Kickoff: 16U Shooting Standouts
Has good size and a smooth shooting stroke. In this game, she embraced her role as a reliable...
Written by Brazley Barnes
Kennedy
NewmanSG/SF
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
HS
MICDS
|
MO
Great Lakes Kickoff: Wings That Set the Tone Early
Kennedy looks every bit like a true 3-and-D prospect, with upside to become even more. In my viewings,...
Written by Larry Golden
Kennedy
NewmanSG/SF
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
HS
MICDS
|
MO
The Expo Mo/KS Showcase Team 1 Standouts
Kennedy is a sneaky, athletic wing with good overall mechanics. She gets an extremely high elevation on her...
Written by Philip Gray
Kennedy
NewmanSG/SF
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
HS
MICDS
|
MO
Team 1 Expo Preview
Kennedy is a versatile player who makes an impact on both ends of the floor. Defensively, she’s a...
Written by Adrian Maloney Jr
Kennedy
NewmanSG/SF
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
HS
MICDS
|
MO
Stock Rising Forwards in the New 2028 Rankings
A 6’0″ combo forward who really plays the “Stretch 4” role well with her ability to shoot it...
Written by Earl Austin
Kennedy
NewmanSG/SF
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
HS
MICDS
|
MO
MICDS Tournament 2028 Standouts
A 5’11” 2028 forward who had a nice seven point run in the fourth quarter where she showcased...
Written by Earl Austin
Brazley Barnes | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Brazley Barnes
Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Has good size and a smooth shooting stroke. In this game, she embraced her role as a reliable shooter, knocking down shots when called upon while also demonstrating the ability to handle the ball and play solid defense. Her shooting is a crucial part of the team’s offense, spacing the floor and creating opportunities for teammates to operate effectively.
Kennedy looks every bit like a true 3-and-D prospect, with upside to become even more. In my viewings, her lateral quickness stood out immediately on the perimeter, especially when guarding the ball. She did a really nice job of stepping up to offensive players trying to muscle their way downhill and consistently held her ground. Off the ball, she almost looked like a defensive back at times with the way she anticipated passes, got deflections, and timed her help rotations to shut down drives before they reached the rim. Offensively, her jumper stands out because of its high, smooth release, which helps her get shots off cleanly even against contests. She also attacked closeouts well and made defenses pay when they flew at her out of control. Kennedy absolutely looked the part this weekend.
Kennedy is a sneaky, athletic wing with good overall mechanics. She gets an extremely high elevation on her jump shot while still having perfect form, which, at her size, makes her shot unblockable for other wing defenders. She also shows great qualities as a teammate and is a solid communicator on the floor.
Kennedy is a versatile player who makes an impact on both ends of the floor. Defensively, she’s a strong presence who times her jumps well to block shots and disrupt opponents in the paint. Her intensity and awareness help anchor the team’s defense, making her a reliable stopper against tough matchups. On offense, Kennedy stretches the floor with her ability to knock down the three, forcing defenders to respect her range. Her two-way skill set—protecting the rim on one end and scoring from deep on the other—makes her a valuable and well-rounded player for her team.
A 6’0″ combo forward who really plays the “Stretch 4” role well with her ability to shoot it from 3-point range. She compliments her shooting with the ability to handle the ball and facilitate offense when she needs to. She can drive it well when defenders close out on her on the perimeter. She also rebounds the ball well. She saw many minutes as a freshman on a Class 4 Final Four team last season.
A 5’11” 2028 forward who had a nice seven point run in the fourth quarter where she showcased her versatile skill level. She can stretch the floor with her 3-point shooting and she dribbled in the lane and score on a nice floater from about eight feet. She is a good athlete who runs the floor well. She also handled the ball with confidence in the open court.