Malik Newman denies report, still deciding

Earlier Wednesday afternoon, a report surfaced from CBSSports.com's Gary Parrish that five-star Callaway guard Malik Newman intends to publicly commit to Mississippi State on Friday.

Newman, who had visits scheduled with Ole Miss and Mississippi State for Wednesday, says he's still deciding.

"No, I haven't committed," Newman told The Clarion-Ledger. "Right now I'm down to my final four schools - Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Kansas and Kentucky."

Parrish's report cited "multiple staffs involved in Newman's recruitment" including two coaches who said Newman to Mississippi State is "done."

Newman, again, refuted that information.

"When I sit down with my parents, if I think Mississippi State is the right place, then that's where I'll pick," he said. "Like I said, right now I'm down to my final four schools. I don't really care what the media is saying. I think wherever is the best spot for me is where I'll pick."

Last week at practices for the Jordan Brand Classic, Newman told reporters that he plans to only sign scholarship papers with the school he commits to.

Rumors sparked on social media that Newman has already sent his papers in to Mississippi State. His father, Horatio Webster, denied that claim.

"Who the hell would fill it out for him?" Webster said. "The scholarship papers are on the dresser in my house."

Newman says he still plans to commit during a private ceremony at 12 p.m. on Friday. His commitment will be live streamed at www.clarionledger.com