Trey Lyles facts for kids
Lyles with Kentucky in 2014
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| No. 41 – Sacramento Kings | |
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| Power forward / center | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 5, 1995 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| High school | Arsenal Tech (Indianapolis, Indiana) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 234 lb (106 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Kentucky (2014–2015) |
| NBA Draft | 2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall |
| Selected by the Utah Jazz | |
| Pro career | 2015–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 2015–2017 | Utah Jazz |
| 2017–2019 | Denver Nuggets |
| 2019–2021 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2021–2022 | Detroit Pistons |
| 2022–present | Sacramento Kings |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Trey Anthony Lyles (born November 5, 1995) is a professional basketball player from Canada. He plays for the Sacramento Kings in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Trey was chosen by the Utah Jazz in the NBA draft after playing one year of college basketball.
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Trey Lyles' Early Life and Background
Trey Lyles was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. His father is American and his mother is Canadian. When he was seven years old, Trey and his family moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, in the United States.
High School Basketball Career
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As Trey Lyles entered his final year of high school, he was considered one of the best young basketball players in the U.S. Many top college teams wanted him to play for them. These included Kentucky, Indiana, and Louisville.
Trey first decided to play for Indiana in 2010. However, he later changed his mind in 2012. On November 5, 2013, he officially committed to play basketball at the University of Kentucky.
During his senior year at Arsenal Tech, Trey had amazing stats. He averaged 23.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. He led his team to win the state championship in Indiana. After his great season, Trey was named Indiana Mr. Basketball. This award goes to the best high school player in Indiana.
College Basketball at Kentucky
Trey Lyles started at the University of Kentucky on June 12, 2014. He missed some early games due to a leg injury. Even with the injury, Trey had a strong first year.
As a freshman, he was named to the 2015 All-SEC Freshman Team. This means he was one of the best new players in his college league. He also helped his team, the Kentucky Wildcats, reach the 2015 NCAA Final Four tournament.
On April 9, 2015, Trey decided to enter the 2015 NBA draft. Many of his teammates from Kentucky also decided to go pro that year.
Trey Lyles' Professional NBA Journey
Playing for the Utah Jazz (2015–2017)
On June 25, 2015, the Utah Jazz picked Trey Lyles as the 12th player in the 2015 NBA draft. He officially signed his first contract with the Jazz on July 7.
In his first two months, Trey averaged 3.0 points and 3.6 rebounds per game. He started playing better in January when he got more time on the court. On January 4, he scored 13 points against the Houston Rockets. A few days later, he grabbed 10 rebounds in a game. On April 10, he scored a career-high 22 points against the Denver Nuggets.
Time with the Denver Nuggets (2017–2019)
On June 22, 2017, Trey Lyles was traded to the Denver Nuggets. He moved to Denver along with another player, Tyler Lydon.
While with the Nuggets, Trey continued to improve his game. On December 10, 2017, he scored a career-high 25 points against the Indiana Pacers. Then, on January 5, 2018, he set a new career high with 26 points in a win against his former team, the Utah Jazz.
Joining the San Antonio Spurs (2019–2021)
Trey Lyles signed with the San Antonio Spurs on July 12, 2019. He had some strong performances with the Spurs.
On February 6, 2020, Trey scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds against the Portland Trail Blazers. He also had a great game on February 29, 2020, with 20 points, nine rebounds, and four steals. In July 2020, Trey had a medical procedure and missed the rest of the 2019–20 season.
Playing for the Detroit Pistons (2021–2022)
On August 6, 2021, Trey Lyles signed a two-year contract with the Detroit Pistons. He played for the Pistons for part of the 2021–2022 season.
Current Team: Sacramento Kings (2022–Present)
On February 10, 2022, Trey Lyles was traded to the Sacramento Kings. He joined the Kings as part of a four-team trade.
On March 13, 2023, Trey was involved in an on-court incident during a game. He was ejected from the game along with another player. The NBA later announced that Trey was suspended for one game because of his role in the situation.
Trey Lyles' Career Statistics
NBA Regular Season Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2015–16 | Utah | 80 | 33 | 17.3 | .438 | .383 | .695 | 3.7 | .7 | .3 | .2 | 6.1 |
| 2016–17 | Utah | 71 | 4 | 16.3 | .362 | .319 | .722 | 3.3 | 1.0 | .4 | .3 | 6.2 |
| 2017–18 | Denver | 73 | 2 | 19.1 | .491 | .381 | .706 | 4.8 | 1.2 | .4 | .5 | 9.9 |
| 2018–19 | Denver | 64 | 2 | 17.5 | .418 | .255 | .698 | 3.8 | 1.4 | .5 | .4 | 8.5 |
| 2019–20 | San Antonio | 63 | 53 | 20.2 | .446 | .387 | .733 | 5.7 | 1.1 | .4 | .4 | 6.4 |
| 2020–21 | San Antonio | 23 | 9 | 15.6 | .478 | .350 | .652 | 3.7 | .6 | .3 | .0 | 5.0 |
| 2021–22 | Detroit | 51 | 3 | 19.4 | .456 | .301 | .784 | 4.8 | 1.1 | .4 | .5 | 10.4 |
| Sacramento | 24 | 20 | 22.8 | .489 | .365 | .851 | 5.6 | 1.3 | .3 | .3 | 10.6 | |
| 2022–23 | Sacramento | 72 | 0 | 16.7 | .459 | .365 | .815 | 4.0 | .9 | .4 | .4 | 7.6 |
| 2023–24 | Sacramento | 58 | 0 | 20.0 | .445 | .384 | .700 | 4.4 | 1.2 | .3 | .3 | 7.2 |
| Career | 581 | 126 | 18.3 | .443 | .347 | .745 | 4.3 | 1.1 | .4 | .4 | 7.7 | |
NBA Playoff Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2017 | Utah | 2 | 0 | 4.8 | .429 | .333 | — | 1.0 | .5 | .5 | .0 | 3.5 |
| 2019 | Denver | 3 | 0 | 2.7 | .000 | .000 | — | .3 | .7 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| 2023 | Sacramento | 7 | 0 | 16.8 | .425 | .333 | .600 | 5.7 | .7 | .3 | .0 | 6.6 |
| Career | 12 | 0 | 11.3 | .400 | .323 | .600 | 3.6 | .7 | .3 | .0 | 4.4 | |
College Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2014–15 | Kentucky | 36 | 21 | 23.0 | .488 | .138 | .735 | 5.2 | 1.1 | .5 | .4 | 8.7 |
Trey Lyles' National Team Career
Trey Lyles has played basketball for both Canada and the United States. He trained in the U.S. basketball program until his second year of high school.
On the international stage, Trey played for Canada's junior national team. In 2013, he helped lead Canada to a 6th-place finish at the 2013 FIBA Under-19 World Championship. He was the second-highest scorer for Canada in that tournament. Trey was also chosen to be on Canada's team for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Images for kids
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Lyles with Kentucky in 2014
See also
In Spanish: Trey Lyles para niños
