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This week we look back at the USA Basketball U16 tryouts that were held in Colorado Springs, Colo., the team's renewed focus on pure hoops, Malik Newman's evolution during the tryouts and picks for the top player in each class for the impending ESPN 100, 60 and 25 rankings.
1. Malik Newman is undergoing major changes
Two weeks ago, Malik Newman was lauded for his ability to score and do it from all over the floor all the time. We all knew Newman, the nation's No. 4 sophomore, could get buckets. With his high school team and travel squad, he's been a volume shooter and big number scorer. At USA Basketball last weekend, Newman showcased a completely different side of his game.