Trey Jemison

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Trey Jemison
Jemison with the Clemson Tigers in 2019
No. 55 – Memphis Grizzlies
PositionCenter
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1999-11-28) November 28, 1999 (age 24)
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
2023–2024Birmingham Squadron
2024Washington Wizards
2024–presentMemphis Grizzlies
2024–present→Memphis Hustle
Career highlights and awards
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at Basketball-Reference.com

Richard Lee "Trey" Jemison III (born November 28, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Memphis Hustle of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Clemson Tigers and UAB Blazers.

High school career[edit]

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 that won the 2016 Alabama 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[edit]

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[edit]

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 joined the Birmingham Squadron, the Pelicans affiliate in the NBA G League.[14]

On January 20, 2024, Jemison signed with the Washington Wizards on a 10-day contract.[15] He appeared in two games with the Wizards and recorded one rebound and one turnover in two minutes of playing time.[16] After his contract expired on January 30, Jemison signed a 10-day contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.[17] He registered his first NBA points with a five-point performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 2.[16] Jemison was moved into the Grizzlies starting line-up on February 4, tallying six points, four rebounds and two blocks against the Boston Celtics.[16] On February 6, he recorded a career-high 12 points and 7 rebounds in a game against the New York Knicks[18] and three days later, he signed a two-way contract with the Grizzlies.[19] On March 12, he recorded another career high with 24 points against the Washington Wizards.[20]

Career statistics[edit]

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

NBA[edit]

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2023–24 Washington 2 0 .7 — — — .5 .0 .0 .0 .0
2023–24 Memphis 23 14 24.9 .551 — .840 5.8 1.2 .5 1.2 7.4
Career 25 14 22.9 .551 — .840 5.4 1.1 .5 1.1 6.8

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Jemison, Trey (September 29, 2020). "The UAB Players' Tribune: Birmingham Native Trey Jemison". University of Alabama at Birmingham. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Parmley, Kyle (January 26, 2017). "Big shoes to fill". The Homewood Star. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Parmley, Kyle (June 24, 2020). "Back Home". The Homewood Star. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c 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. ^ a b 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. ^ a b "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. ^ a b c 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.
  15. ^ "Wizards Sign Trey Jemison to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. January 20, 2024. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  16. ^ a b c Goffin, Isaac (February 4, 2024). "Former UAB star Trey Jemison makes first NBA start". CBS42. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  17. ^ "Grizzlies sign Tosan Evbuomwan and Trey Jemison to 10-day contracts". NBA.com. January 30, 2024. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  18. ^ "Grizzlies' Trey Jemison: Best performance yet for Memphis". CBSSports.com. February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  19. ^ "Memphis Grizzlies sign Trey Jemison to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. February 9, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  20. ^ Bailey, Clay. "Trey Jemison scores career-high 24 points to lead Grizzlies past Wizards, 109-97". Associated Press. Retrieved 18 March 2024.

External links[edit]

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