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Allonzo Trier

Trier with the New York Knicks in 2018
Rio Grande Valley Vipers
Shooting guard
Personal information
Born	(1996-01-17) January 17, 1996 (age 29) Seattle, Washington, U.S.
High school	Montrose Christian (Rockville, Maryland) Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nevada)
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
College	Arizona (2015–2018)
NBA Draft	2018 / Undrafted
Pro career	2018–present
League	NBA G League
Career history
2018–2020	New York Knicks
2021	Iowa Wolves
2024–present	Rio Grande Valley Vipers
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-Pac-12 (2018) Second-team All-Pac-12 (2017) Pac-12 tournament MOP (2017) McDonald's All-American (2015)
Medals Men's basketball Representing the  United States FIBA U19 World Championship Gold 2015 Greece National team FIBA Americas U18 Championship Gold 2014 United States National team

Allonzo Brian Trier (born January 17, 1996) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the NBA G League. Before turning pro, he played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats. In his second year of college, he was named a second-team all-conference player in the Pac-12. He was also named the best player in the Pac-12 tournament that year.

High School Basketball Journey

Allonzo Trier playing in the 2015 McDonald's All-American Boys Game

Allonzo Trier went to Montrose Christian School for his junior year. He had previously played for other teams. At Montrose, he scored an average of 25.5 points per game. He also grabbed 4 rebounds and made 2.8 assists per game. His great play helped Montrose achieve a 20–5 record. They also won a national championship for Christian schools.

Because of his strong performance, he was named the 2014 Gatorade State Player of the Year. He was also a first-team All-Met player by The Washington Post. This made him a highly sought-after player by colleges. For his senior year, Trier moved to Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada. There, he averaged 26.6 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.

He was chosen for the 2015 USA Today All-USA second team. Trier was also picked to play in the 2015 McDonald's All-American Boys Game. He led his team in scoring with 17 points in that game. In another big game, the Jordan Brand Classic, Trier scored 28 points. He was named a co-MVP (Most Valuable Player) for his performance.

Trier decided to play college basketball at Arizona. He chose Arizona because he had a good relationship with coach Sean Miller.

College Basketball Career

Freshman Year Success

In his first year, Allonzo Trier showed his scoring ability. On December 10, 2015, he scored a season-high 27 points against Fresno State. He made 8 of his 11 shots in that game. Overall, he averaged 14.8 points per game during his freshman season. However, he missed seven games because of a hand injury. On April 4, 2016, he announced he would return to Arizona for his second year.

Sophomore Year Challenges and Return

Trier faced a temporary suspension early in his sophomore year. This happened after a car crash. The NCAA reviewed his medical information. After this, Trier was allowed to return to play.

On January 20, 2017, it was announced that Trier would play again. His return game was against UCLA, after he had missed 19 games. In his sophomore season (2016–17), he was recognized for his strong play. 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 NBA

On February 22, 2018, the NCAA ruled Trier ineligible to play. This was because he tested positive for a substance that was not allowed. According to Arizona, it was a small amount left over from a similar issue a year earlier.

After Arizona lost in the 2018 NCAA men's basketball tournament, Trier made a big decision. He announced he would leave college early. He decided to enter the 2018 NBA draft to become a professional player.

Professional Basketball Journey

New York Knicks (2018–2020)

Allonzo Trier was not chosen by any team in the 2018 NBA draft. However, on July 3, 2018, he signed a contract with the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). This was a "two-way contract." This type of contract meant Trier would play for both the Knicks and their NBA G League team, the Westchester Knicks.

In his first NBA game on October 17, 2018, Trier scored 15 points. He also had four rebounds and two blocks. The Knicks won that game against the Atlanta Hawks. On November 23, Trier scored a career-high 25 points in a win against the New Orleans Pelicans. A few days later, on November 27, he achieved his first "double-double." This means he had 24 points and 10 rebounds in one game.

On December 13, the Knicks gave Trier a regular NBA contract. He was the first player on a two-way contract to get a guaranteed NBA deal so quickly. On January 23, 2019, Trier set a new career high with 31 points. He also had 10 rebounds, earning his second double-double.

On July 14, 2019, the Knicks decided to keep Trier on their team. However, on June 26, 2020, the Knicks decided to release him.

Iowa Wolves (2021)

On January 11, 2021, the Iowa Wolves picked Allonzo Trier. They chose him as the fourth overall pick in the January 2021 NBA G League draft. He then joined the team's roster.

Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2024–Present)

On October 27, 2024, Trier signed with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. This team is also part of the NBA G League.

Playing for Team USA

Allonzo Trier has also played for the United States national basketball team. In 2014, he played in the FIBA Americas U18 Championship. His team won a gold medal. He scored 9 points in the championship game. In that tournament, he averaged 12.6 points per game.

In 2015, Trier competed in the FIBA U19 World Championship. Again, he helped the United States win a gold medal. In this tournament, he averaged 8.7 points per game.

About Allonzo Trier

Allonzo Trier was born in Seattle, Washington. When he was in sixth grade, he found out he had dyslexia. This is a learning difference that affects reading. Interestingly, when he was in eighth grade, he was once removed from a varsity team because he was too skilled! In 2009, a well-known magazine, The New York Times Magazine, wrote about his amazing basketball talent at a young age. They also wrote about how much he traveled for basketball events.

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