Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

Neubauer on Newby:
“Jabs is another young man who has improved over the summer. Part of [his improvement] came from enduring a year of college basketball. I think he has a much better feel of what is expected and what is needed to win at this level.”

Freshman (2010-11):
Played in 21 games as a reserve point guard … scored in 12 of his 21 appearances and added at least one assist in 15 games … became the first Colonel in nearly six years to finish with double-figure assists in a game when he totaled 10 helpers at Georgia Southern on Jan. 2 … also posted a season-high eight points in the win at GSU … earned his first collegiate start in the regular season finale at Murray State … registered six points and a season-best four boards in the win over Cincinnati Christian on Nov. 23

High School:
Played two years of prep basketball at Mountain State Academy in Beckley, W.Va. … averaged 10 ppg, 7 apg, 3 rpg and 2 spg as a senior … helped the Falcons finish 22-4 overall in 2009-10 … selected to play in the West Virginia State Scott Brown Memorial Classic all-star game … earned a scouts’ grade of 83 on ESPN.com … earned West Virginia Athlete of the Week honors … in 2008-09, the Falcons finished 29-7 and were ranked among the top-30 high school programs in the nation by ESPN.