Veteran Albany Center with Elite Rebounding Intensity and NCAA Tournament Experience
Paul Newman, a 6'9", 225-lb graduate student center from Philadelphia, brings rare frontcourt experience to the Albany Great Danes, having averaged 17 PPG and 10 RPG at Bucknell before transferring [2][3]. His differentiator is an explosive, high-intensity rebounding style—he once grabbed 16 rebounds and posted 4 blocks in a single 2021–22 game against UMass Lowell, a performance that ranks among Albany's statistical leaders [4][10]. Newman isn't just a stat-sheet filler; he carries NCAA Tournament knowledge and a professional mindset that elevates the team's defensive ceiling [9]. While his 2021–22 season averages settled at 4.4 PPG and 4.3 RPG in limited Albany action, his peak games show he can dominate when trusted [1][6]. For a team needing a physical, battle-tested center who plays with urgency and knows how to win, Newman is a high-value fit.
