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Princeton University Athletics
Tony Newsom Named Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Princeton
June 23, 2004 | Men's Basketball
June 23, 2004
Tony Newsom, a New Jersey native who helped Holy Cross reach two NCAA tournaments and win two Patriot League titles during three seasons on the Crusader coaching staff, has been named an assistant men's basketball coach at Princeton.
Newsom was a member of the coaching staff at Holy Cross for each of the past three seasons, helping the Crusaders to a 26-5 record, a league title and an NCAA tournament berth in 2002-03 and a Patriot League title and NCAA berth in 2001-02. Holy Cross played close games in the NCAA first round in each of those two seasons against eventual Final Four teams, falling to Marquette by four points in 2003 NCAA tournament and to Kansas by 11 points in the 2002 tourney.
He was promoted to associate head coach for the 2003-04 season after serving as an assistant coach from 2001-03. While at Holy Cross, Newsom was involved in game preparation, scouting and player development in addition to recruiting and scheduling.
"I am excited to have the opportunity to be a part of the staff at Princeton and work for one of the finest young coaches in the nation in Coach (Joe) Scott," says Newsom. "At the same time, I'm also thrilled to be working at one of the finest schools in the nation with a basketball tradition that speaks for itself." "We are fortunate to add Tony to our staff," says Princeton head coach Joe Scott. "He has a great deal of experience and has been with winning programs that have reached postseason play. He'll be a great fit with Mike Brennan and Howard Levy as we fill out our staff."
Newsom is no stranger to Central New Jersey area, having served as an assistant coach at Rider University from 1997-2001. While with the Broncs, Newsom was responsible for recruiting and player development as well as film exchange and scouting. Rider posted winning seasons three times in his four years as an assistant coach and advanced to the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) in 1998.
Prior to his tenure at Rider, Newsom was an assistant coach at another Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) school, Siena College in Loudonville, N.Y., assisting with all aspects of the Saints' program. He worked at Siena during the 1995-96 and 1996-97 seasons.
A 1993 graduate of Niagara University, Newsom was a four-year performer for the Purple Eagles men's basketball team before graduating with a bachelor's degree in Business Commerce. In 1993, his senior season, Niagara earned a bid to the NIT.
A native of Metuchen, N.J., Newsom played prep basketball at J.P. Stevens High School in Edison, N.J., before his graduation in 1989.
Newsom will begin his duties at Princeton July 1.