Asa Newell will begin his career in the NBA with the Atlanta Hawks with a familiar look by keeping the same jersey number he wore in high school and college.

Newell donned No. 14 for two years at Choctawhatchee High School and for another two years at the Montverde Academy. He wore it last season as a freshman at Georgia and will have it for his upcoming rookie campaign with the Hawks.

The 23rd pick managed to claim No. 14 once it was vacated after the team traded Terance Mann to the Brooklyn Nets. Newell is set to become the 26th player in franchise history to wear it.

Newell was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team last season, averaging 15.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, one steal and one block on 54.3% shooting from the field in 33 games. He ranked 14th in the country in offensive box plus-minus (plus-7.6) and 20th in offensive rebounds (110).

The 19-year-old debuted with the Hawks in the NBA Summer League, averaging 13.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, one assist and one steal on 42.9% shooting from 3-point range in four games. He registered one double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds on July 13.

Newell, born in Atlanta, was ecstatic to join the Hawks after growing up as a fan and going to games. The team was excited to add him in the draft and is eager to see him take the court.

Note: Throughout August, Rookie Wire is looking at every first-round pick and why each player selected their respective jersey number as they make the jump to the NBA.

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