[2] He'd complete his college playing career at Azusa Pacific where he was part of the Cougars' NAIA Final Four team.
[1] Newman's coaching career began with assistant coaching stops at Vanguard University, West Valley, and an administrative role at Fresno State before he joined Bob Burton's staff at Cal State Fullerton.
[5] In 2013, Newman would become the head coach at NCAA Division II institution UT Permian Basin where in five seasons he put together a 101–50 overall record including a Lone Star Conference regular season and tournament title, as well as two NCAA tournament appearances, culminating in a Sweet 16 bid in 2018.
[6][1] Newman returned to California in 2018 when he accepted the head coaching position at Cal State San Bernardino.
[8][9] On April 15, 2023, Newman was named the head coach at Cal State Northridge, replacing Trent Johnson.