LARAMIE, Wyo.  (Sept. 28,2023) –The Wyoming Cowboy basketball team is prepping for the 2023-24 season and are 40 days away from their opener. Wyoming welcomes 11 new faces to the program for the campaign, as GoWyo.com will help you get to know the "New Guys" in the Brown and Gold.
 
Kobe Newton comes to Wyoming from Fullerton College in California. He is a native of Portland, Ore. his past season, Newton led his team in scoring at 13.7 points per game. He also led his team to a State Championship. He shot 39 percent from behind the arc for the season and averaged 2.7 per game. In the State title game, Newton went 7-of-9 from behind the arc and recorded 25 points, which tied a season high.  He hit 90 threes on the season. He added 3.5 rebounds per game and added 61 assists on the season. As a freshman, Newton added 13.3 points per game and hit 3.1 three-pointers per game and had 80 on the season.  
 
Get to Know Kobe Newton
 
Why Did you Choose to come to play for the Cowboys?
 
The opportunity to play for coach Linder. Also, to play in a great community that we have in Wyoming, as our fans support us so much. Everyone is engaged and support their team.
 
Who do you model your game after?
 
A number of people. Footwork wise I try to play like Kobe Bryant. In terms of the way I play, I would say look up to guys like Reggie Miller, Ray Allen and Steph Curry.
 
Biggest Ability on the Floor?
 
The ability to stretch the floor for my team. I feel I can really space the floor with my shooting.
 
Favorite thing to do in Laramie?
 
I love hanging with the guys. This past summer I got to explore and do somethings that I have never done before.
 
What are you looking forward to most this season?
 
Just the experience of playing at this level. The experience of playing in front of big crowds and loud arenas. I also looking forward to playing the best I can to help this program.