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Trey Burke

Burke with the New York Knicks in 2018
No. 3 – Mexico City Capitanes
Point guard
Personal information
Born	(1992-11-12) November 12, 1992 (age 32) Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
High school	Northland (Columbus, Ohio)
Listed height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
College	Michigan (2011–2013)
NBA Draft	2013 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
Pro career	2013–present
League	NBA G League
Career history
2013–2016	Utah Jazz
2016–2017	Washington Wizards
2017–2018	Westchester Knicks
2018–2019	New York Knicks
2019	Dallas Mavericks
2019–2020	Philadelphia 76ers
2020–2022	Dallas Mavericks
2022–2023	Stockton Kings
2023	Mexico City Capitanes
2024	Mets de Guaynabo
2024–present	Mexico City Capitanes
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2014) Third-team All NBA G League (2018) National college player of the year (2013) Consensus first-team All-American (2013) Bob Cousy Award (2013) Big Ten Player of the Year (2013) First-team All-Big Ten (2013) Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2012) Second-team Parade All-American (2011) Ohio Mr. Basketball (2011)

Alfonso Clark "Trey" Burke III (born November 12, 1992) is an American professional basketball player. He plays as a point guard for the Mexico City Capitanes in the NBA G League.

Trey Burke played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines. During the 2012–13 season, he was named the National Player of the Year. He led his team to the championship game of the 2013 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. After this amazing season, he decided to enter the NBA draft.

As a freshman at Michigan, Trey was named the Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Year. He led his team in points, assists, steals, and blocked shots. In his second year, he was a top college player, earning many awards. These included the Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year and the Bob Cousy Award. He also set a new record for assists in a single season at Michigan.

Trey Burke was chosen by the Minnesota Timberwolves as the ninth overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft. He was then traded to the Utah Jazz. As a rookie, he was one of the top players, finishing third in the NBA Rookie of the Year Award voting. He has played for several NBA teams, including the Washington Wizards, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, and Philadelphia 76ers. He also played in the NBA G League for the Westchester Knicks and Stockton Kings.

Growing Up and Early Life

Trey Burke was born to Ronda and Alfonso Clark "Benji" Burke II. He has two sisters, Amber and Amani. His parents met when his dad, Benji, played college basketball.

When Trey was only five years old, he was so good at stealing the ball in his youth basketball league that they had to change the rules! He wasn't allowed to go past half-court when the other team had the ball. To help him become even better, his dad made him use his left hand for everything, like brushing his teeth and eating. This helped him become good with both hands.

High School Basketball

Trey Burke shooting a free throw during a state championship game in 2009.

Trey went to Northland High School. His coach was Satch Sullinger, whose son Jared Sullinger was also a great player. Trey first committed to Penn State but later changed his mind and chose Michigan.

As a freshman, Trey didn't play much. But he worked hard, training twice a day with a special coach, Anthony Rhodman. By the end of his first summer, he received his first scholarship offer from Akron.

In his sophomore year, Trey helped his team win the 2009 Ohio State Championship. He made important free throws in overtime and helped set up the winning points. During that championship season, he averaged 10.7 points and 9.1 assists per game.

In his junior year, Northland High School was undefeated and ranked number one in the nation! They beat top teams like Oak Hill Academy. Before his senior year, Trey officially signed with Michigan. His high school team had an amazing record of 97 wins and only 5 losses during his time there.

Trey was named Ohio Mr. Basketball in 2011. He was also a Parade All-American. He played in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) national competitions with his dad as the coach. His team won the AAU U16 National Title in 2009.

College Basketball Career

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes

Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	Commit date
Trey Burke PG	Columbus, Ohio	Northland	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	170 lb (77 kg)	Aug 24, 2010
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN grade: 93
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 20 (PG)   Rivals: 142, 26 (PG)  247Sports: 104, 19 (PG), 2 (OH)  ESPN: 84, 15 (PG), 3 (OH)
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources:

When Trey joined the Michigan Wolverines, the team needed a new starting point guard. Trey quickly stepped into this important role.

First Year at Michigan

Trey Burke led his team in points, assists, steals, and blocks in 2011.

Trey played his first college game on November 11, 2011. He became a starter in the very next game. In a tournament in November, his team beat the No. 8 Memphis Tigers and the UCLA Bruins. Trey was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week for his great play.

He continued to impress, earning more Freshman of the Week awards. On January 2, 2012, he was named Big Ten Conference Player of the Week for the first time. He led his team to their first Big Ten Conference Championship since 1986. Trey finished his first year leading the team in points, assists, blocks, and steals.

Awards and Recognition

Trey Burke drives against Jordan Hulls of Indiana in 2012.

Trey was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year by the media. He was also selected for the All-Big Ten 2nd team. Many experts recognized him as one of the best point guards in the nation. He was even named an honorable mention Associated Press All-American.

Post-Season Play

In the 2012 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament, Trey scored a career-high 30 points. This set a new school record for the tournament. His freshman season ended when Michigan lost in the NCAA tournament.

Considering the NBA Draft

After his first year, many people thought Trey might leave college early for the 2012 NBA draft. Experts said the draft didn't have many good point guards that year, which made Trey's chances look good. However, Trey decided to return to Michigan for his sophomore season. He wanted to improve his skills and become an even stronger draft pick later.

Second Year at Michigan

Trey worked hard during the summer, improving his vertical jump. Before his sophomore season, he was named a preseason All-American by many sports news outlets. He was also a top candidate for major college basketball awards like the John R. Wooden Award and Naismith Award.

Trey Burke shooting a three-point field goal (left) and a free throw (right) in 2013.

In his second game, Trey tied his career-high with 9 assists. He later set a new career-high with 11 assists and recorded his first career double-double (scoring double digits in two categories). He earned Big Ten Player of the Week awards multiple times.

On January 28, Michigan was ranked number one in the AP Poll. This was the first time Michigan had been ranked No. 1 since the famous Fab Five team in 1992. Trey was the only Big Ten player to score at least 15 points in every conference game that month.

Trey Burke attempting a layup for the 2012–13 Michigan Wolverines in 2013.

On March 3, Trey had a career-high five steals, including two in the final seconds, to help Michigan win a close game against Michigan State. He finished the season leading the Big Ten in both scoring and assists per game.

Trey Burke during the 2013 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.

In the 2013 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, Trey continued to shine. He set a new school record for single-season assists. In a thrilling game against Kansas, he scored all 23 of his points in the second half and overtime. This included a game-tying three-pointer with only 4.2 seconds left! He was named the South Regional Tournament Most Outstanding Player.

2013 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament

Trey Burke being defended by Brandon Triche.

Trey Burke playing against VCU in the 2013 NCAA Tournament.

Michigan reached the championship game against Louisville. Trey scored 24 points in that game. He finished his sophomore season with 1,231 points, breaking a school record. His 260 assists also set a new Michigan career record.

Awards and Honors

Trey Burke playing for the Michigan Wolverines in 2012.

Trey Burke received many top awards in his second year. He was named a first-team All-American by several organizations. He won the Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year award. He also won the Bob Cousy Award, the Associated Press College Basketball Player of the Year, the Oscar Robertson Trophy, the John R. Wooden Award, the NABC Player of the Year, and the Naismith College Player of the Year awards. This meant he won all four major player of the year awards in college basketball!

On April 14, 2013, Trey announced he would enter the 2013 NBA draft. Many NBA experts thought he could be one of the first players picked.

Professional Basketball Career

Utah Jazz (2013–2016)

On June 27, 2013, Trey Burke was chosen 9th in the 2013 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was then immediately traded to the Utah Jazz. Trey and his Michigan teammate Tim Hardaway Jr. were the first duo from Michigan to be picked in the first round since 1994.

Trey Burke playing for the Jazz in 2014.

Trey signed his first NBA contract with the Jazz. However, he broke his right index finger in October 2013 and had surgery. He made his NBA debut on November 20, scoring 11 points. He became a starter in his third game.

Trey Burke with the Jazz in March 2014.

On December 18, Trey scored a career-high 30 points, becoming the first rookie that season to score 30 points in a game. He was named Western Conference NBA Rookie of the Month for December and January. In February 2014, Trey won the NBA All-Star Weekend Skills Challenge with his partner Damian Lillard. He finished his rookie season third in the NBA Rookie of the Year Award voting and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

In the 2014–15 NBA season, Trey continued to play for the Jazz. On November 14, he made a buzzer beater shot to win a game against the New York Knicks. He scored a season-high 28 points on January 3, 2015. Later that season, he began coming off the bench instead of starting, which was a new experience for him.

For the 2015–16 NBA season, Trey was expected to be a starter again. On November 7, 2015, he scored 24 points, including a career-high six three-pointers, coming off the bench. On December 31, he scored a season-high 27 points.

Washington Wizards (2016–2017)

Trey Burke performing a lay-up in 2016.

On July 7, 2016, Trey was traded to the Washington Wizards. He scored 8 points in his first game with the Wizards. On December 30, 2016, he scored a season-high 27 points off the bench, helping the Wizards win. He matched this season high on April 12, 2017. After the season, the Wizards did not offer him a new contract, making him a free agent.

Westchester Knicks (2017–2018)

On October 11, 2017, Trey signed with the New York Knicks, but was waived a few days later. He then joined the Westchester Knicks in the NBA G League. On November 7, he scored 43 points in a game, setting a new scoring record for Westchester. He was named G League Performer of the Week twice in December and Performer of the Month for December.

New York Knicks (2018–2019)

On January 14, 2018, Trey signed with the New York Knicks again. This reunited him with his Michigan teammate Tim Hardaway Jr. He quickly made an impact, scoring 18 points and having 11 assists in a game on January 25. On February 2, he was selected for the Midseason All-NBA G League Team.

On March 26, 2018, Trey had an amazing game against the Charlotte Hornets, scoring a career-high 42 points and adding 12 assists. He was the first Knicks player since 2005 to have a game with over 40 points and 10 assists. He finished the season averaging 12.6 points and 4.6 assists per game. He was also recognized as an All-NBA G League Third Team honoree.

Dallas Mavericks (2019)

On January 31, 2019, Trey was traded to the Dallas Mavericks as part of a big trade.

Philadelphia 76ers (2019–2020)

On July 30, 2019, Trey signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. He scored a season-high 21 points in a game on December 7, 2019. He was waived by the team in February 2020.

Return to Dallas (2020–2022)

On July 1, 2020, Trey rejoined the Dallas Mavericks. In his first game back, he scored 31 points and made a career-high 8 three-pointers. On December 1, 2020, he signed a new three-year contract with the Mavericks.

In June 2022, Trey was traded to the Houston Rockets. In September 2022, he was traded again to the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he was waived before the season started.

Stockton Kings (2022–2023)

On December 9, 2022, Trey joined the Stockton Kings in the NBA G League.

Mexico City Capitanes (2023)

In August 2023, Trey worked out with the Golden State Warriors. On October 23, his rights were traded to the Mexico City Capitanes. Unfortunately, he suffered a season-ending injury in December 2023.

Mets de Guaynabo (2024)

On July 23, 2024, Trey signed with the Mets de Guaynabo in Puerto Rico.

Return to Mexico City (2024–present)

On October 28, 2024, Trey returned to play for the Capitanes.

National Team Career

On July 18, 2014, Trey Burke was chosen to practice with the USA Basketball National Select Team.

Career Statistics

NBA

Regular season

Playoffs

College

Personal Life

Trey Burke comes from a family of basketball players. His grandfather and father also played college basketball. Trey married his high school sweetheart, De'Monique Chenault, in 2017. They have two children, a son born in 2014 and a daughter born in 2018.

See also

In Spanish: Trey Burke para niños

• Michigan Wolverines men's basketball statistical leaders