• Academic All-WAC (2008)

This Season:
Brings toughness and an all-around basketball sense to the team... Will be looked upon for increased production on the offensive end as he expands his game... Will also be expected to continue to be a good defender.

2008 Season (Fr.):
Started 25 games in his first season of Division I basketball and finished the year averaging 5.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, while shooting 54.7 percent from the field, 51.5 percent from three-point range and 83.9 percent from the free throw line... As a starter, he averaged 7.1 points and 3.0 rebounds... Averaged 21.5 minutes per game and played at least 20 minutes in every game he started, including a season-high 34 in two separate games... Played 30-plus minutes in five games during the year... Scored in double-figures six times during the season including a season-high 20 points at New Mexico State as he was 6-of-8 from the field, 5-of-7 from three-point range and 3-of-4 from the free throw line... Also had a season-high seven rebounds at NMSU, and recorded a season-best six assists at Boise State... Had an outstanding WAC Tournament as he averaged 17.5 points in two games, while shooting 75.0 percent from the field (12-16) and 75.0 percent from three-point range (9-12)... Finished tied for third on the team with five charges taken and also had three dunks during the year... Was Utah State's leading scorer once and top rebounder five times during the season... Also led the team in assists in three games... Voted by his teammates as the team's best defensive player during the season.

High School:
Named the Region VII Player of the Year as a prep senior in 2005 at Payson High School as he averaged 18.7 points, 9.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 2.6 steals and 1.3 blocks per game... As a three-year starter, he scored 1,051 career points... Entered his senior year as a Street & Smith's honorable mention All-American... Earned first-team all-state honors in baseball as a prep senior as he led the team in hitting (.458), home runs and RBIs... During his junior year in basketball he averaged 16.3 points and nearly nine rebounds per game... Had career-highs with 33 points and 18 rebounds in the same game against Springville during his junior year... During his senior year, Payson lost to Provo High School and current Aggie Tai Wesley in the 4A state tournament championship game.

Personal:
Full name is Tyler Leonard Newbold... Born Dec. 6, 1986 in Salt Lake City, Utah... One of three children of Kelly and Lynette Newbold... Both of his parents graduated from Utah State... His dad was a member of Utah State's track team in the early 1980s and still ranks fifth all-time in the outdoor high jump with a mark of 6'11.50"... Returned from a two-year LDS Church Mission in San Bernardino, Calif., in August, 2007... Was a member of the honor roll all four years of high school... Undeclared on a college major... Enjoys all sports and outdoor activities.

First Game:  CONCORDIA (Exhibition) NOVEMBER 8
                            MONTANA STATE NORTHERN  NOVEMBER 14