Trey Jemison
{{short description|American basketball player (born 1999)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}}
{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Trey Jemison
| image = Trey Jemison (cropped).jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Jemison with the Clemson Tigers in 2019
| position = Center
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 11
| weight_lb = 270
| league = NBA
| team = Los Angeles Lakers
| number = 55
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1999|11|28}}
| birth_place = Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
| high_school =
| college =
| draft_year = 2023
| career_start = 2023
| years1 = 2023–2024
| team1 = Birmingham Squadron
| years2 = {{nbay|2023|end}}
| team2 = Washington Wizards
| years3 = {{nbay|2023|end}}
| team3 = Memphis Grizzlies
| years4 = {{nbay|2024|full=y}}
| team4 = New Orleans Pelicans
| years5 = 2024–2025
| team5 = →Birmingham Squadron
| years6 = {{nbay|2024|end}}–present
| team6 = Los Angeles Lakers
| years7 = 2025–present
| team7 = →South Bay Lakers
| highlights =
- Third-team All-Conference USA (2023)
- 2× Conference USA All-Defensive team (2021, 2023)
}}
Richard Lee "Trey" Jemison III (born November 28, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League. In January 2025, he signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. He played college basketball for the Clemson Tigers and UAB Blazers.
High school career
Jemison was raised in Birmingham, Alabama.{{cite web|first=Trey|last=Jemison|title=The UAB Players’ Tribune: Birmingham Native Trey Jemison|url=https://uabsports.com/news/2020/9/29/mens-basketball-the-uab-players-tribune-birmingham-native-trey-jemison|work=University of Alabama at Birmingham|date=September 29, 2020|access-date=October 6, 2023}} He spent his freshman year at Ramsay High School.{{cite web|first=Kyle|last=Parmley|title=Big shoes to fill |url=https://thehomewoodstar.com/sports/big-shoes-to-fill125/|work=The Homewood Star|date=January 26, 2017|access-date=October 6, 2023}} 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. Jemison transferred to Hoover High School for his senior year when his mother was hired by the school. He averaged 19 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks per game as a senior and was named all-state honorable mention.{{cite web|first=Kyle|last=Parmley|title=Back Home |url=https://thehomewoodstar.com/sports/back-home/|work=The Homewood Star|date=June 24, 2020|access-date=October 6, 2023}}
Jemison was rated as a three-star prospect.{{cite web|first=Matt|last=Zenitz|title=Former Hoover basketball star transferring from Clemson|url=https://www.al.com/highschoolsports/2020/05/former-hoover-basketball-star-transferring-from-clemson.html|work=Advance Local|date=May 6, 2020|access-date=October 6, 2023}} He committed to play college basketball for the Clemson Tigers over offers from the Harvard Crimson and Alabama Crimson Tide.{{cite web|first=Garrett|last=Tucker|title=Trey Jemison commits to Clemson|url=https://hoopseen.com/news/player/201710/trey-jemison-commits-clemson|website=HoopSeen.com|date=October 25, 2017|access-date=October 6, 2023}}
College career
Jemison played 20 games for the Tigers as a freshman.{{cite web|first=Sumner|last=Harrell|title=UAB men's basketball signs former four-star recruit, Trey Jemison from Clemson|url=https://abc3340.com/sports/uab/uab-mens-basketball-signs-clemsons-trey-jemison|website=ABC3340.com|date=May 15, 2020|access-date=October 6, 2023}} He played in 30 games for the Tigers during his sophomore season but only averaged 8.4 minutes per game. Jemison decided to enter the transfer portal on May 6, 2020, and committed to join his hometown team, the UAB Blazers, on May 14, 2020. The NCAA granted Jemison immediate eligibility for the 2020–21 season.
As a junior with the Blazers, Jemison helped lead the Blazers to the sixth-best scoring defense in the NCAA.{{cite web|first=Creg|last=Stephenson|title=UAB’s Tavin Lovan, Quan Jackson, Trey Jemison pick up Conference USA basketball honors|url=https://www.al.com/sports/2021/03/uabs-tavin-lovan-quan-jackson-trey-jemison-pick-up-c-usa-honors.html|work=Advance Local|date=March 8, 2021|access-date=October 6, 2023}} He was named to the Conference USA All-Defensive team in 2021.{{cite web|title=MBB: 2020-21 All-Conference Awards Announced|url=https://conferenceusa.com/news/2021/3/7/mens-basketball-mbb-2020-21-all-conference-awards-announced.aspx|work=Conference USA|date=March 7, 2021|access-date=October 6, 2023}}
Jemison led the Blazers in total rebounds (252) and blocks (52) during the 2021–22 season.{{cite web|title=Run It Back: Jemison, Lovan and Buffen Return for the 2022-23 Season|url=https://uabsports.com/news/2022/4/27/mens-basketball-run-it-back-jemison-lovan-and-buffen-return-for-the-2022-23-season|work=University of Alabama at Birmingham|date=April 27, 2022|access-date=October 6, 2023}} He committed to return to the Blazers for his fifth year of eligibility during the 2022–23 season.
Jemison averaged 9.1 points and 8.4 rebounds per game as a senior.{{cite web|first=Caleb|last=Turrentine|title=UAB's Walker, Jemison sign NBA deals after going undrafted|url=https://abc3340.com/sports/uab/uabs-jordan-jelly-walker-trey-jemison-sign-nba-deals-after-going-undrafted-2023-nba-draft-birmingham-basketball-andy-kennedy|website=ABC3340.com|date=June 24, 2023|access-date=October 6, 2023}} His 329 rebounds set a single-season record for the Blazers. Jemison was selected to the All-Conference USA third-team and All-Defensive team in 2023.{{cite web|title=MBB: C-USA Postseason Awards Announced|url=https://conferenceusa.com/news/2023/3/7/mens-basketball-mbb-c-usa-postseason-awards-announced.aspx|work=Conference USA|date=March 7, 2023|access-date=October 6, 2023}}
Professional career
=Birmingham Squadron (2023–2024)=
After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Jemison joined the Phoenix Suns for the 2023 NBA Summer League. On September 30, 2023, he signed with the New Orleans Pelicans,{{cite web|title=Pelicans sign six players|url=https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/pelicans-roster-six-players-signed-2023-2024-nba-season|website=NBA.com|date=September 30, 2023|access-date=October 6, 2023}} but was waived on October 22.{{cite web|title=Pelicans Add Matt Ryan On Two-Way Contract|url=https://gleague.nba.com/news/pelicans-add-matt-ryan-on-two-way-contract|website=NBA.com|date=October 22, 2023|access-date=November 3, 2023}} Eight days later, he joined the Birmingham Squadron, the Pelicans affiliate in the NBA G League.{{cite web|title=Birmingham Squadron Finalize Training Camp Roster|url=https://birmingham.gleague.nba.com/news/birmingham-squadron-finalize-training-camp-roster|website=NBA.com|date=October 29, 2023|access-date=November 3, 2023}}
=Washington Wizards (2024)=
On January 20, 2024, Jemison signed with the Washington Wizards on a 10-day contract.{{cite web|title=Wizards Sign Trey Jemison to 10-Day Contract|url=https://www.nba.com/wizards/news/wizards-sign-trey-jemison-to-10-day-contract|website=NBA.com|date=January 20, 2024|access-date=January 21, 2024}} He appeared in two games with the Wizards and recorded one rebound and one turnover in two minutes of playing time.{{cite web|first=Isaac|last=Goffin|title=Former UAB star Trey Jemison makes first NBA start |url=https://www.cbs42.com/professional-sports/nba/former-uab-star-trey-jemison-makes-first-nba-start/|website=CBS42.com|date=February 4, 2024|access-date=February 9, 2024}}
=Memphis Grizzlies (2024)=
After his contract expired on January 30, Jemison signed a 10-day contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.{{cite web|title=Grizzlies sign Tosan Evbuomwan and Trey Jemison to 10-day contracts|url=https://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/grizzlies-sign-tosan-evbuomwan-and-trey-jemison-to-10-day-contracts|website=NBA.com|date=January 30, 2024|access-date=January 30, 2024}} He registered his first NBA points with a five-point performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 2. Jemison was moved into the Grizzlies starting line-up on February 4, tallying six points, four rebounds and two blocks against the Boston Celtics. On February 6, he recorded a career-high 12 points and 7 rebounds in a game against the New York Knicks,{{cite web|title=Grizzlies' Trey Jemison: Best performance yet for Memphis|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/grizzlies-trey-jemison-best-performance-yet-for-memphis/|website=CBSSports.com|date=February 7, 2024|access-date=February 10, 2024}} and three days later, he signed a two-way contract with the Grizzlies.{{cite web|title=Memphis Grizzlies sign Trey Jemison to Two-Way Contract|url=https://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/memphis-grizzlies-sign-trey-jemison-to-two-way-contract|website=NBA.com|date=February 9, 2024|access-date=February 9, 2024}} On March 12, he recorded another career high with 24 points against the Washington Wizards.{{cite web|first=Clay|last=Bailey|title=Trey Jemison scores career-high 24 points to lead Grizzlies past Wizards, 109-97|url=https://apnews.com/article/wizards-grizzlies-score-1d6fcf2746130244a148023fa9bf6640|work=Associated Press|date=March 12, 2024|access-date=March 18, 2024}} On July 24, he was waived by the Grizzlies.{{cite web|title=Grizzlies sign Jay Huff to two-way contract|url=https://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/grizzlies-sign-jay-huff-to-two-way-contract|website=NBA.com|date=July 24, 2024|access-date=July 24, 2024}}
=New Orleans Pelicans / Birmingham Squadron (2024–2025)=
On July 26, 2024, Jemison's two-way contract was claimed off waivers by the New Orleans Pelicans.{{cite web|title=New Orleans Pelicans claim Trey Jemison off waivers|url=https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/trey-jemison-center-new-orleans-pelicans-roster-two-way-contract-gleague-squadron-grizzlies|website=NBA.com|date=July 26, 2024|access-date=July 26, 2024}} On January 9, 2025, Jemison was waived by the Pelicans.{{cite web|title=New Orleans Pelicans sign Keion Brooks Jr. to two-way contract|url=https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/keion-brooks-jr-signed-new-orleans-pelicans-roster-january-9-2025|website=NBA.com|date=January 9, 2025|access-date=January 10, 2025}}
=Los Angeles / South Bay Lakers (2025–present)=
On January 15, 2025, Jemison signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.{{cite web|title=Los Angeles Lakers Sign Center Trey Jemison to Two-Way Contract|url=https://www.nba.com/lakers/news/los-angeles-lakers-sign-center-trey-jemison-to-two-way-contract-011525|website=NBA.com|date=January 15, 2025|access-date=January 16, 2025}}
Career statistics
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{{NBA player statistics start}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;" rowspan=2| {{nbay|2023}}
| style="text-align:left;"| Washington
| 2 || 0 || .7 || {{sort|-|—}} || {{sort|-|—}} || {{sort|-|—}} || .5 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| Memphis
| 23 || 14 || 24.9 || .551 || {{sort|-|—}} || .840 || 5.8 || 1.2 || .5 || 1.2 || 7.4
|-
| style="text-align:left;" rowspan=2| {{nbay|2024}}
| style="text-align:left;"| New Orleans
| 16 || 0 || 10.4 || .469 || {{sort|-|—}} || .381 || 2.8 || .6 || .4 || .4 || 2.4
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| L.A. Lakers
| 22 || 0 || 10.3 || .619 || {{sort|-|—}} || .417 || 2.8 || .3 || .1 || .4 || 2.6
|- class="sortbottom"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career
| 63 || 14 || 15.3 || .552 || {{sort|-|—}} || .586 || 3.8 || .7 || .3 || .7 || 4.2
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Personal life
Jemison is a devout Christian and regularly hosts Bible studies on his Instagram account.{{cite web |last1=Vaughan |first1=Charles |title=Lakers center, Birmingham native Trey Jemison III using platform to share faith |url=https://yellowhammernews.com/lakers-center-birmingham-native-trey-jemison-iii-using-platform-to-share-faith/ |website=Yellowhammer News |access-date=March 21, 2025 |date=March 19, 2025}}
References
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External links
- [https://clemsontigers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/trey-jemison/ Clemson Tigers bio]
- [https://uabsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/trey-jemison/9351 UAB Blazers bio]
- [https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/trey-jemison-1.html College stats @ sports-reference.com]
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