Trey Gilder
Trey Gilder | |
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| Born | January 24, 1985 |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player |
| Years active | 2003–present |
George "Trey" Gilder III (born January 24, 1985) is an American professional basketball athlete. His collegiate basketball tenure includes playing for McNeese State, Tyler Junior College, and Northwestern State.
High school career
Gilder was a student at DeSoto High School in DeSoto, Texas, where he contributed to the team that secured the 2003 Texas 5A State Championship title.
College career
He began his college basketball journey at McNeese State University during the 2003–04 season before transferring to Tyler Junior College, where he played from 2004 until 2006.
Following this, Gilder spent two seasons at Northwestern State University between 2006 and 2008. Over this period, he maintained averages of 14.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. His achievements include selection to the Southland Conference All-Tournament Team in the 2006–07 season and earning first-team All-Southland Conference honors in 2007–08 after leading his team with averages of 16.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per contest as a senior. Additionally, he ranks ninth in the school’s single-season scoring records with 542 points.
2008–09 season
Following the 2008 NBA draft, where he was not selected, Gilder was picked by the Colorado 14ers in the second round of the 2008 NBA Development League Draft on November 7, 2008. During his time with the 14ers, he played a key role in winning the 2009 NBA D-League championship while posting an average of 13.6 points across 54 games.
2009–10 season
In July 2009, Gilder participated with the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2009 NBA Summer League and subsequently signed with them on August 27, 2009. However, after six preseason appearances and two regular-season games, he was released on November 5. Later that month, on November 30, he joined the Maine Red Claws, before being traded on March 5, 2010, to the Albuquerque Thunderbirds in exchange for Kurt Looby.
2010–11 season
During July of 2010, Gilder competed in summer leagues for both the Orlando Magic and the Atlanta Hawks. In November, he signed with Croatian team KK Zagreb but departed after featuring in just two matches. On December 7, 2010, he signed with the Sydney Kings to complete the remainder of the 2010–11 NBL season. Throughout his tenure there, he averaged 13.2 points, grabbed 5.5 rebounds, and dished out 2.2 assists over a span of 20 games.
2011–12 season
On December 12, 2011, Gilder inked a deal with the Utah Jazz but was released just nine days afterward. Following the rebranding of the New Mexico Thunderbirds, the Canton Charge—who controlled his returning player rights—traded these rights to the Sioux Falls Skyforce on January 3, 2012.
2012 off-season
Gilder committed to Trotamundos de Carabobo in Venezuela on April 18, 2012, for the remainder of that year's LPB season. In July, he participated with the Miami Heat during the NBA Summer League and subsequently signed with Cañeros del Este of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto in August.
2012–13 season
He re-signed with the Utah Jazz on September 26, 2012, but was waived after appearing in two preseason contests on October 18. Gilder returned to Trotamundos de Carabobo in February 2013, departing after a two-month stint.
2013–14 season
On February 21, 2014, Gilder joined Halcones de Xalapa in Mexico’s LNBP for the remainder of that campaign. In May, he embarked on his third tenure with Trotamundos.
2014–15 season
Gilder was acquired by the Austin Spurs on January 28, 2015, before being traded to the Westchester Knicks on February 17 in exchange for returning player rights. He notably secured the championship-winning three-pointer in the Dominican Republic during 2018 and received MVP accolades in Venezuela that same year.
2015–16 season
On December 20, 2015, Gilder signed with Venezuela’s Panteras de Miranda, competing in their national league.
2017–18 season
In March 2018, Gilder joined Rafael Barias of the Dominican Torneo de Baloncesto Superior (TBS), making his debut in an 80–78 victory over Huellas del Siglo. After completing the season, he renewed his contract with Panteras de Miranda.
2019–20 season
Gilder signed with the Saga Ballooners of Japan’s B.League on August 17, 2019.
Personal
Gilder is the son of Judith Redwine and has a brother named Keri. He completed his high school education at DeSoto High School in 2003, earned an Associate Degree from Tyler Junior College, and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from Northwestern State University in Louisiana.