Milt Newton
Milton M. Newton | |
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| Born | August 25, 1965 United States Virgin Islands |
| Occupation(s) | Basketball executive, former professional player |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Known for | Assistant general manager of Milwaukee Bucks, former general manager of Minnesota Timberwolves, college basketball player at University of Kansas |
Milton M. Newton (born August 25, 1965) is an American basketball executive and former professional player, currently holding the position of assistant general manager with the Milwaukee Bucks in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Standing 6 feet 5 inches tall and playing as a small forward, Newton was recruited by coach Larry Brown to join the University of Kansas basketball program, where he competed from 1985 through 1989. He was a starting forward on the Jayhawks’ squad that won the national championship in the 1987–88 season, earning a spot alongside teammate Danny Manning on the all-tournament team. During the championship game against Oklahoma, Newton contributed 15 points, shooting flawlessly by making all six field goal attempts—including two three-pointers—and missing just one free throw. In his senior year, he served as captain for Roy Williams’ inaugural Kansas team, posting averages of 17.7 points and 5.1 rebounds per game, which garnered him second-team All-Big Eight Conference recognition. Originally from the United States Virgin Islands, Newton also co-captained their national squad at the 1987 Pan American Games.
Following his collegiate career, Newton played professionally overseas in Belgium and Australia’s NBL with the South East Melbourne Magic, as well as in the Continental Basketball Association representing both the Rockford Lightning and Grand Rapids Hoops.
After retiring as a player, Newton transitioned into basketball operations, initially serving as a scout for the Philadelphia 76ers and later as assistant director for USA Basketball. He then joined the NBA’s central office where he was instrumental in establishing the NBA Development League. In 2003, he was appointed Vice President of player personnel for the Washington Wizards. Newton was named general manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves in September 2013, a role he fulfilled until May 2016.