The Atlanta Hawks have received a resounding applause for drafting Georgia forward Asa Newell. The first Georgia player to be drafted in the first round since

The Atlanta Hawks have selected Asa Newell with the No. 23 pick in the 2025 NBA draft. With a smooth lefty jumper and strong mobility, Newell brought shooting touch, fluidity and switchability to the Georgia Bulldogs' frontcourt.

Asa Newell won’t have to go far to continue his basketball career. That’s because the Atlanta Hawks chose Newell with the 23rd overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft Wednesday. There were lots of firsts involved with this particular pick.