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Burke with the Dallas Mavericks in 2021
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| No. 10 – Leones de Ponce | |
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| Point guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 12, 1992 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 | BSN |
| 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 |
| 2024–2025 | Mexico City Capitanes |
| 2025 | Guangdong Southern Tigers |
| 2025–present | Leones de Ponce |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Alfonso Clark "Trey" Burke III (born November 12, 1992) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for Leones de Ponce in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) 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 also led his team to the championship game of the 2013 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. After this successful season, he decided to enter the NBA draft.
As a freshman at Michigan, he won the 2011–12 Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Year award. He was also named to the 2011–12 All-Big Ten 2nd team. He led his team in points, assists, steals, and blocked shots. In his second year, Burke was a top All-American player. He also won the Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year award in 2013. He received many National Player of the Year awards, including the Bob Cousy Award.
Burke was picked ninth overall in the 2013 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was then traded to the Utah Jazz. As a rookie, he finished third in the NBA Rookie of the Year Award voting. He later played for the Washington Wizards, Westchester Knicks, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, and Philadelphia 76ers. He rejoined the Mavericks in 2020.
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Trey Burke's Early Life & Basketball Start
Trey Burke was born on November 12, 1992. His parents are Ronda and Alfonso Clark "Benji" Burke II. He has an older sister, Amber, and a younger sister, Amani. His father played Division II basketball in college.
Trey showed his basketball talent very early. By age five, his youth league had to change rules because he was so good at stealing the ball. He wasn't allowed to go past half-court when the other team had the ball. When he was nine, his father helped him become good with both hands. He made Trey do everything with his left hand, like brushing his teeth and eating.
High School Basketball Journey
Trey Burke went to Northland High School. The coach was Satch Sullinger, whose son Jared Sullinger was Trey's best friend. Trey chose Northland because he felt it was the best place for him to succeed. He first committed to Penn State but later changed his mind to Michigan.
As a sophomore, Trey helped his team win the 2009 OHSAA Division I 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 very strong. They were even ranked No. 1 in the nation by ESPN HS for a while. Before his senior year, Trey officially signed with Michigan. During his high school career, Northland had an amazing record of 97 wins and only 5 losses. Trey was named the 2011 Associated Press Ohio Mr. Basketball.
He also played in Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) competitions with his father as the coach. His team, All-Ohio Red, won the AAU U16 National Title in 2009.
College Career Highlights
Trey Burke joined the Michigan Wolverines when their starting point guard left for the NBA. He quickly became a key player.
Freshman Year Success
Trey started playing for Michigan on November 11, 2011. He became a starter in his second game. He quickly showed his skills, earning Big Ten Freshman of the Week awards multiple times. On December 10, 2011, he scored 20 points and had 9 assists against Oakland.
He led all Big Ten freshmen in scoring and assists during conference games. He finished his first season as the team leader in points, assists, blocks, and steals. His strong play helped Michigan win a share of its first Big Ten Conference Championship since 1986.
- Awards and Recognition:
* Named Big Ten Freshman of the Year by the media. * Selected for the All-Big Ten 2nd team. * Named an honorable mention Associated Press All-American.
His freshman season ended when Michigan lost in the 2012 NCAA basketball tournament. After the season, there was talk about him entering the NBA draft early, but he decided to return to Michigan for his sophomore year to improve his game.
Sophomore Year: National Recognition
Before his sophomore season, Trey was named a preseason All-American by several sports news outlets. He continued to shine, setting new career highs in assists and points. On November 27, he had 11 assists and no turnovers against NC State.
On January 6, 2013, he had 19 points and a career-high 12 assists against Iowa. His excellent play earned him Big Ten Conference Player of the Week. On January 28, Michigan was ranked number one in the AP Poll, the first time since the Fab Five team in 1992.
Trey continued to lead his team, scoring 29 points against Penn State and 26 points against Illinois. He became the seventh Michigan sophomore to reach 1000 career points. He led the Big Ten in both scoring and assist averages during conference games.
In the 2013 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, Trey set a new school record for single-season assists. On March 29, against Kansas, he scored 23 points and had 10 assists. He made a game-tying three-pointer with 4.2 seconds left, which he called "probably the biggest shot I ever made."
Michigan reached the championship game against Louisville. Trey scored 24 points in the game. He finished his sophomore season with 1,231 points, a new school record for sophomores. He also set the Michigan career record for assists with 260.
- Major Awards and Honors:
* Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year (2013) * Consensus first-team All-American (2013) * Bob Cousy Award (2013) * Associated Press College Basketball Player of the Year (2013) * Oscar Robertson Trophy (2013) * John R. Wooden Award (2013) * NABC Player of the Year (2013) * Naismith College Player of the Year (2013)
After his incredible sophomore season, Trey Burke decided to enter the 2013 NBA draft.
Professional Basketball Journey
Utah Jazz (2013–2016)
On June 27, 2013, Trey Burke was drafted ninth overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was immediately traded to the Utah Jazz. He signed a rookie contract worth $5 million for his first two seasons.
Before his first NBA game, Trey broke his right index finger and had surgery. He made his NBA debut on November 20, 2013, scoring 11 points. He became a starter in his third game. On December 18, he scored a career-high 30 points, becoming the first rookie that season to do so.
Trey was named Western Conference NBA Rookie of the Month for December and January. In February 2014, he won the NBA All-Star Weekend Skills Challenge with his partner Damian Lillard. He finished third in the NBA Rookie of the Year Award voting and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
In the 2014–15 season, Trey continued to play for the Jazz. On November 14, 2014, he made a buzzer beater shot to win a game against the New York Knicks. In the 2015–16 season, he scored a season-high 27 points on December 31, 2015.
Washington Wizards (2016–2017)
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On July 7, 2016, Trey was traded to the Washington Wizards. He scored a season-high 27 points off the bench on December 30, 2016, helping the Wizards win.
Westchester Knicks (2017–2018)
After leaving the Wizards, Trey signed with the New York Knicks but was waived shortly after. He then joined the Westchester Knicks in the NBA G League. On November 7, 2017, he set a Westchester single-game scoring record with 43 points. He was named G League Performer of the Week twice in December 2017.
New York Knicks (2018–2019)
On January 14, 2018, Trey signed with the New York Knicks again. He quickly made an impact, providing an 18-point and 11-assist performance on January 25. On March 26, 2018, he scored a career-high 42 points and had 12 assists against the Charlotte Hornets. He was the first Knick since 2005 to have a game with over 40 points and 10 assists.
Dallas Mavericks (2019)
On January 31, 2019, Trey was traded to the Dallas Mavericks.
Philadelphia 76ers (2019–2020)
On July 30, 2019, Trey signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. He scored a season-high 21 points on December 7, 2019.
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 8 three-pointers. He signed a three-year contract with the Mavericks in December 2020. In June 2022, he was traded to the Houston Rockets and later to the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he was waived by the Thunder in October 2022.
Recent Teams (2022–Present)
- Stockton Kings (2022–2023): Trey joined the Stockton Kings in the NBA G League in December 2022.
- Mexico City Capitanes (2023): His rights were traded to the Mexico City Capitanes in August 2023. He suffered a season-ending injury in December 2023.
- Mets de Guaynabo (2024): In July 2024, Trey signed with the Mets de Guaynabo in Puerto Rico.
- Return to Mexico City (2024–2025): He returned to the Capitanes in October 2024 but left the team in February 2025.
- Guangdong Southern Tigers (2025–Present): On February 7, 2025, Trey signed with the Guangdong Southern Tigers in China.
Career Statistics
NBA Regular Season Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2013–14 | Utah | 70 | 68 | 32.3 | .380 | .330 | .903 | 3.0 | 5.7 | .6 | .1 | 12.8 |
| 2014–15 | Utah | 76 | 43 | 30.1 | .368 | .318 | .752 | 2.7 | 4.3 | .9 | .2 | 12.8 |
| 2015–16 | Utah | 64 | 0 | 21.3 | .413 | .344 | .817 | 1.8 | 2.3 | .5 | .1 | 10.6 |
| 2016–17 | Washington | 57 | 0 | 12.3 | .457 | .443 | .759 | .8 | 1.8 | .2 | .1 | 5.0 |
| 2017–18 | New York | 36 | 9 | 21.8 | .503 | .362 | .649 | 2.0 | 4.7 | .7 | .1 | 12.8 |
| 2018–19 | New York | 33 | 7 | 20.9 | .413 | .349 | .827 | 1.9 | 2.8 | .6 | .2 | 11.8 |
| Dallas | 25 | 1 | 17.4 | .463 | .356 | .837 | 1.5 | 2.6 | .5 | .1 | 9.7 | |
| 2019–20 | Philadelphia | 25 | 0 | 13.2 | .465 | .421 | .722 | 1.4 | 2.1 | .3 | .0 | 5.9 |
| Dallas | 8 | 1 | 23.9 | .427 | .432 | .909 | 1.9 | 3.8 | 1.1 | .1 | 12.0 | |
| 2020–21 | Dallas | 62 | 1 | 14.7 | .428 | .354 | .895 | .9 | 1.3 | .6 | .1 | 6.6 |
| 2021–22 | Dallas | 42 | 0 | 10.5 | .391 | .317 | .870 | .8 | 1.4 | .3 | .0 | 5.1 |
| Career | 498 | 130 | 20.9 | .410 | .345 | .810 | 1.8 | 3.1 | .6 | .1 | 9.6 | |
NBA Playoff Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2017 | Washington | 3 | 0 | 6.6 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .0 | 1.7 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| 2020 | Dallas | 6 | 3 | 26.0 | .508 | .471 | .600 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 1.3 | .3 | 12.3 |
| 2021 | Dallas | 2 | 0 | 8.5 | .000 | .000 | .500 | .5 | .5 | .0 | .0 | .5 |
| 2022 | Dallas | 10 | 0 | 3.7 | .500 | .400 | 1.000 | .3 | .4 | .1 | .0 | 3.2 |
| Career | 21 | 3 | 11.0 | .446 | .375 | .722 | 1.1 | 1.0 | .4 | .1 | 5.1 | |
College Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2011–12 | Michigan | 34 | 32 | 36.1 | .433 | .348 | .744 | 3.5 | 4.6 | .9 | .4 | 14.8 |
| 2012–13 | Michigan | 39 | 39 | 35.3 | .463 | .384 | .801 | 3.2 | 6.7 | 1.6 | .5 | 18.6 |
| Career | 73 | 71 | 35.7 | .450 | .367 | .777 | 3.3 | 5.7 | 1.3 | .5 | 16.9 | |
Trey Burke's Personal Life
Trey Burke comes from a family of basketball players. His grandfather and father also played basketball in college. On October 8, 2017, Trey married his high school sweetheart, De'Monique Chenault. 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
