As crazy as it is to think about, Julian Newman first took the internet by storm a little over 10 years ago now! We watched him essentially grow up before our eyes through YouTube and social media. Watching the ups and the downs, the highs and the lows of his basketball playing career. And when it's all said and done, he made a name for himself and was able to leverage it into a NEW career path that ISN'T playing professionally.. and that's totally okay.
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00:00 Whatever happened to Julian Newman, one of the most famous players in high school in his time?
00:05 His rise is only comparable to LeBron, Zion, Lamello. Multiple viral TV appearances by 11,
00:11 signing autographs outside of your games, and waking up to thousands of new followers a day
00:16 hanging out with Drake. After gaining a million followers, where is Julian Newman hooping now?
00:21 Stick with me, I'll explain how a kid from Orlando, Florida went from pre-teen dribbling
00:25 prodigy to global sensation all before playing his first high school game. You won't believe
00:31 where we go from here. Julian Newman was born on September 6, 2001 in Orlando, Florida. He comes
00:43 from a family deeply rooted in basketball with both his parents, Jamie and Vivian Newman, having
00:48 played the sport during their high school years. His sister, Jaden, a baller herself, held the
00:53 record for most threes in a high school game, knocking down 17 in one night. This shared passion
00:59 for basketball created a supportive environment that nurtured Julian's early interest in the game.
01:05 No one could have predicted where it could go from there. Jamie, a basketball coach,
01:10 introduced his son to the sport when Julian was only three years old. Recognizing his son's
01:15 potential, he encouraged Julian to push his limits and develop his skills through rigorous training.
01:20 Hours in the gym, working on handles, Julian was hitting from NBA range before most were even
01:26 taking the game serious. This early exposure to the sport and a strong family commitment
01:31 to excellence laid the foundation for Julian's future success. Julian's family dynamic played
01:37 a significant role in shaping his basketball career. His parents' experience and love for the
01:42 game offered him valuable guidance and support. As a result, the entire family was involved in
01:47 his journey, offering motivation and fostering his growth as an athlete. Good game, bad game,
01:53 the Newmans were going to stick together. As he progressed through his youth, it became
01:57 increasingly clear that Julian possessed a rare talent that set him apart from his peers.
02:03 All that hard work paid off and Julian started to dominate as easily as one of the most skilled in
02:09 his age group. When Julian was just in fifth grade, he joined the Downey Christian Schools
02:14 basketball team as a point guard, where his outstanding abilities quickly caught the attention
02:18 of spectators, coaches, and the media. His handles were off the chart, court vision, and scoring
02:23 prowess was far beyond his age and helped him stand out even among older and more experienced
02:29 players. One of the first insane moments in Julian's early career was his incredible 91-point
02:35 game playing up against middle schoolers. His father, Jamie, knew that his son could be bigger
02:39 than just a star in Orlando, and after cooking in his own grade, Julian had a desire to play
02:44 against older competition. In December of 2012, Julian's life would change overnight when the
02:49 footage of him draining threes and hooping in a varsity game as a 4-5 11-year-old went viral,
02:55 being featured on SportsCenter. Everyone wanted to know about this kid who was out here making
03:00 history, averaging 17 points per game on varsity a whole seven years younger than his competition.
03:05 Before you know it, he was on The Ellen Show, Steve Harvey, Good Morning America,
03:10 Conan, touring nationwide, showing off his skills with his sister and parents by his side.
03:15 As a result, Julian's reputation as a basketball sensation continued to grow.
03:20 Social media played a significant role in Julian's rise to fame. His impressive highlights
03:25 and jaw-dropping performances were shared across platforms like Instagram, Twitter,
03:30 and Facebook, reaching millions of fans and followers. Julian's unique blend of skill,
03:35 confidence, and charisma made him a viral sensation, further amplifying his growing
03:40 status in the basketball world. With that fame and success always comes someone wanting to knock
03:44 you down or players looking to make their name plain well against you. Julian now had a target
03:49 on him as the next up hooper, and he'd have to defend what he'd built every time he touched the
03:54 floor. Even Julian having fun showing off some streetball moves in a showcase game became the
03:59 most viral hooping meme ever and tried to make him the poster child for over-dribbling. I think
04:04 Julian first started to realize here some of the downsides of what his immense popularity could
04:09 attract. Throughout his high school years at Dowdy Christian School and later at Prodigy Prep,
04:14 Julian continued to showcase his abilities on the court. He achieved numerous accolades,
04:19 including becoming the youngest player to score 1,000 points in varsity basketball.
04:24 Despite facing increased competition and scrutiny, Julian remained a dominant force on the court. He
04:29 scored 6,247 points in high school, the most in Florida history. Let that sink in for a second.
04:35 Think about the best players you've seen in high school and how many thousands of points short of
04:40 Julian's record. Crazy. Where is Julian Newman now? In the years since Julian's meteoric rise
04:45 to fame, his basketball journey has taken several unexpected turns. After graduating from Prodigy
04:51 Prep in 2020, Julian's basketball career appeared to stall. Rumors circulated about potential
04:56 college offers and plans to play overseas in the Australian NBL, but ultimately,
05:01 these opportunities did not materialize. After some time away from the competitive scene,
05:06 we saw Julian re-emerge after the pandemic in 2022, playing the Million Dollar Hoops tournament
05:11 TBT with team challenge ALS. He also put on a good showing that summer, balling against the
05:17 shift team general Trevor Dunbar in the Ball is Life King of the Court, walking away with the win
05:22 and the cash in a hyped battle of high school hoops viral sensations. Today, Julian has shifted
05:28 his focus from basketball to other endeavors. His personal brand, Prodigy, remains an integral part
05:34 of his life, as evidenced by his social media presence. Julian has also found success as an
05:39 influencer, partnering with brands like Fashion Nova and still participating in events such as
05:44 the Creator League, where he continues to showcase his basketball skills that we all first came to
05:49 know him by. In a recent podcast interview, Julian shared his perspective on life beyond basketball,
05:55 emphasizing the importance of family, personal growth, and finding fulfillment outside of the
06:00 sport. He expressed gratitude for the experiences and lessons gained from his journey and remains
06:05 optimistic about the future. While Julian's path may have deviated from the expected trajectory
06:16 of a high school basketball phenom, his story serves as a testament to the importance of
06:20 resilience and adaptability. As Julian Newman navigates the next phase of his life, he
06:25 demonstrates that success can be defined in various ways and that one's journey is not solely dictated
06:30 by past accomplishments or setbacks. As long as you got more out of the game than it got out of
06:35 you, I mean, how could you lose? Looking back at Julian's journey, it's clear that his rise to fame
06:40 and subsequent transition to other pursuits provide valuable insights into the ever-evolving world of
06:46 sports and social media. From his early days as a basketball prodigy to his current endeavors
06:51 as an influencer and entrepreneur, Julian has remained as a compelling figure in the public eye.
06:57 In conclusion, Julian Newman's story is one of immense talent, hard work, and the ability to
07:02 adapt to new circumstances. His early success in the world of basketball brought him fame and
07:07 recognition, but it was his resilience and determination to forge a new path that have
07:11 come to define his story. As we continue to follow Julian's journey, it serves as a reminder that in
07:17 the world of sports and beyond, there are many ways to succeed and find fulfillment. Whether on
07:21 the court, in business, or in our personal lives, we can all learn from the resilience and adaptability
07:27 displayed by athletes like Julian Newman. By sharing the story of Julian Newman in a comprehensive
07:32 and positive manner, we hope to inspire viewers to reflect on their own journeys, redefine success,
07:37 and continue to strive for personal growth in all aspects of their lives. With the focus of
07:42 resilience, adaptability, and the power of a supportive family, Julian's story is one that
07:46 can resonate with audiences from all walks of life. Subscribe for more.
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