disruptive guard with defensive bite and playmaking pop
La'Paris Newsom was profiled as a 5-7 point guard with lockdown quickness, strong defensive upside, and the ability to penetrate, finish, and create for teammates; Western Illinois also highlighted her as a player who could stretch the floor with the three-ball and add depth at point guard. She arrived from Chicago with a reputation for producing at Washington High School, where she averaged 14 points, 6 assists, and 3 steals per game in her junior season, and she was later recognized as Western Illinois women’s basketball Most Improved Player in 2010. If you want a feisty, tempo-setting guard who can defend and spark offense, she fits the mold.
