Trey Jemison
No. 55 – Birmingham Squadron
PositionCenter
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1999-11-28) November 28, 1999
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft2023: undrafted
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–presentBirmingham Squadron
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

Richard Lee "Trey" Jemison III (born November 28, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Birmingham Squadron of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Clemson Tigers and UAB Blazers.

High school career

Jemison was raised in Birmingham, Alabama.[1] He spent his freshman year at Ramsay High School.[2] He transferred to Homewood High School for his sophomore year where he was a member of the team when they won the Class 6A state championship.[2] Jemison transferred to Hoover High School for his senior year when his mother was hired by the school.[1] He averaged 19 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks per game as a senior and was named all-state honorable mention.[3]

Jemison was rated as a three-star prospect.[4] He committed to play college basketball for the Clemson Tigers over offers from the Harvard Crimson and Alabama Crimson Tide.[5]

College career

Jemison played 20 games for the Tigers as a freshman.[6] He played in 30 games for the Tigers during his sophomore season but only averaged 8.4 minutes per game.[4] Jemison decided to enter the transfer portal on May 6, 2020,[4] and committed to join his hometown team, the UAB Blazers, on May 14, 2020.[3][6] The NCAA granted Jemison immediate eligibility for the 2020–21 season.[1]

As a junior with the Blazers, Jemison helped lead the Blazers to the sixth-best scoring defense in the NCAA.[7] He was named to the Conference USA All-Defensive team in 2021.[8]

Jemison led the Blazers in total rebounds (252) and blocks (52) during the 2021–22 season.[9] He committed to return to the Blazers for his fifth year of eligibility during the 2022–23 season.[9]

Jemison averaged 9.1 points and 8.4 rebounds per game as a senior.[10] His 329 rebounds set a single-season record for the Blazers.[10] Jemison was selected to the All-Conference USA third-team and All-Defensive team in 2023.[11]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Jemison joined the Phoenix Suns for the 2023 NBA Summer League.[10] On September 30, 2023, he signed with the New Orleans Pelicans,[12] but was waived on October 22.[13] Eight days later, he signed with the Birmingham Squadron of the NBA G League.[14]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Jemison, Trey (September 29, 2020). "The UAB Players' Tribune: Birmingham Native Trey Jemison". University of Alabama at Birmingham. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  2. 1 2 Parmley, Kyle (January 26, 2017). "Big shoes to fill". The Homewood Star. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  3. 1 2 Parmley, Kyle (June 24, 2020). "Back Home". The Homewood Star. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 Zenitz, Matt (May 6, 2020). "Former Hoover basketball star transferring from Clemson". Advance Local. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  5. ↑ Tucker, Garrett (October 25, 2017). "Trey Jemison commits to Clemson". HoopSeen.com. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  6. 1 2 Harrell, Sumner (May 15, 2020). "UAB men's basketball signs former four-star recruit, Trey Jemison from Clemson". ABC3340.com. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  7. ↑ Stephenson, Creg (March 8, 2021). "UAB's Tavin Lovan, Quan Jackson, Trey Jemison pick up Conference USA basketball honors". Advance Local. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  8. ↑ "MBB: 2020-21 All-Conference Awards Announced". Conference USA. March 7, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  9. 1 2 "Run It Back: Jemison, Lovan and Buffen Return for the 2022-23 Season". University of Alabama at Birmingham. April 27, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  10. 1 2 3 Turrentine, Caleb (June 24, 2023). "UAB's Walker, Jemison sign NBA deals after going undrafted". ABC3340.com. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  11. ↑ "MBB: C-USA Postseason Awards Announced". Conference USA. March 7, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Pelicans sign six players". NBA.com. September 30, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Pelicans Add Matt Ryan On Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. October 22, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Birmingham Squadron Finalize Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 29, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
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