Allonzo Trier facts for kids
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Trier with the New York Knicks in 2018
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| Born | January 17, 1996 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| College | Arizona (2015–2018) | |||||||||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2018 / Undrafted | |||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2018–present | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2018–2020 | New York Knicks | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | Iowa Wolves | |||||||||||||||||||
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Allonzo Brian Trier (born January 17, 1996) is an American professional basketball player. He last played for the Iowa Wolves in the NBA G League. Before turning pro, he played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats. During his time in college, he earned important awards. In 2017, he was named the most outstanding player in the Pac-12 tournament.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Allonzo Trier was born in Seattle, Washington. He was diagnosed with dyslexia when he was in sixth grade. He started playing basketball at a young age. When he was in eighth grade, he was even taken off a varsity team because he was too good!
High School Journey
Trier went to Montrose Christian School for his junior year. He was a great player there, scoring about 25.5 points per game. He also helped Montrose win a national title. Because of his strong performance, he was named the 2014 Gatorade State Player of the Year. This made many colleges interested in him.
For his senior year, Trier moved to Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada. He continued to play exceptionally well, averaging 26.6 points per game. He was chosen for the 2015 USA Today All-USA second team. He also played in the 2015 McDonald's All-American Boys Game, where he was his team's top scorer. In another big game, the Jordan Brand Classic, he scored 28 points and was named a co-MVP.
Allonzo decided to play college basketball at Arizona. He chose Arizona because he had a good relationship with the coach, Sean Miller.
College Basketball Career
Allonzo Trier played three seasons for the Arizona Wildcats. He showed great skill and talent throughout his college career.
Freshman Year Highlights
In his first year, Allonzo scored a season-high 27 points in a game against Fresno State. He averaged 14.8 points per game. He did miss some games due to a hand injury. After his freshman year, he decided to return to Arizona for his sophomore season.
Sophomore Year Challenges and Successes
His sophomore year had a challenging start. He was not allowed to play for a while due to a health-related rule violation. The NCAA reviewed his medical documents, and he was allowed to return to play in January 2017.
When he came back, he played very well. He earned second-team all-conference honors in the Pac-12. He was also named the most outstanding player in the Pac-12 tournament.
Junior Year and Moving to the Pros
In February 2018, Allonzo faced another challenge with NCAA rules. He was ruled ineligible again, which Arizona said was related to the previous year's issue.
After Arizona's season ended in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, Allonzo decided to leave college early. He announced he would enter the 2018 NBA draft to become a professional player.
Professional Basketball Journey
Allonzo Trier began his professional career in 2018. He joined the NBA after college.
Time with the New York Knicks (2018–2020)
Even though he was not picked in the 2018 NBA draft, Allonzo signed a special contract with the New York Knicks in July 2018. This contract meant he would play for both the Knicks and their minor league team, the Westchester Knicks.
He made his NBA debut on October 17, 2018, scoring 15 points. On November 23, he scored a career-high 25 points in a win against the New Orleans Pelicans. A few days later, he had his first "double-double," scoring 24 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. In December, he signed a full NBA contract with the Knicks, which was a big step for him. In January 2019, he set a new career high with 31 points and 10 rebounds.
The Knicks kept him for the next season, but he was later waived by the team in June 2020.
Playing for the Iowa Wolves (2021)
In January 2021, the Iowa Wolves picked Allonzo Trier in the NBA G League draft. He joined their team roster. Later, in October 2024, he signed with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers but was waived in November of the same year.
Playing for Team USA
Allonzo Trier has also represented the United States in international basketball competitions.
He played in the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship in 2014. His team won a gold medal for the United States. He scored 9 points in the championship game.
In 2015, he competed in the FIBA Under-19 World Championship. Again, he helped the United States win a gold medal. He averaged 8.7 points per game in that tournament.
Images for kids
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Trier playing in the 2015 McDonald's All-American Boys Game.
See also
In Spanish: Allonzo Trier para niños
