Malik Newman: Fundamentals Over Flash

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Malik Newman: Fundamentals Over Flash

Malik Newman (Callaway H.S./Jackson, Miss.) took home Tournament MVP as the 2014 USA Basketball Men’s U17 World Championship Team won gold at the FIBA U17 World Championship in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in August. Newman's message to youth basketball players: focus on the basics and always have fun playing the game.

Date: Oct 29, 2014 Duration: 01:06

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