Story byCody Taylor, Rookie WireThu, January 22, 2026 at 5:46 PM UTC·1 min readAtlanta Hawks rookie Asa Newell registered his first double-double in the G League on Wednesday, leading the College Park Skyhawks in a home loss to the Maine Celtics. Newell finished with a career-high 29 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists, three steals and three blocked shots in the 121-115 defeat at Gateway Center Arena. He went 10-of-20 from the field, including 3-of-9 from 3-point range, in 35 minutes, 48 seconds of work. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe 23rd overall pick is one of two players to record at least 25 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, three steals and three blocks in a game this season in the G League. He accounted for 17 points in the second half alone as the Skyhawks nearly overcame a 26-point down the stretch. Newell has played sporadically for the Hawks, averaging 5.2 points and 1.9 rebounds in 33 appearances for coach Quin Snyder.