Gary Trent
Encyclopedia
Gary Dajaun Trent is an American
retired professional basketball
player.
Trent played his high school basketball at Hamilton Township High School
in Columbus, Ohio
. His senior season he shot 81.4% from the field, which is the national high school record.
He played college basketball
at Ohio University
in the Mid-American Conference
(MAC), where his size and powerful play earned him the nickname "The Shaq
of the MAC". Trent was named Mid-American Conference Player of the Year all three years that he played in Athens
(1993, 1994, 1995).
After college, Trent was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
with the 11th pick in the 1995 NBA Draft
. He was immediately traded to the Portland Trail Blazers
in exchange for their selection, Shawn Respert
. During his NBA
career from 1995 to 2004, he played with the Portland Trail Blazers
, Toronto Raptors
, Dallas Mavericks
and Minnesota Timberwolves
.
Trent reestablished his career overseas, first appearing with the Greek Panellinios BC during the 2004–05 season, then briefly suiting up with the Pallacanestro Virtus Roma
club of Italy in late 2005, and returning to Greece to rejoin Panellinios BC for the 2006–2007 season.
United States
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retired professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player.
Trent played his high school basketball at Hamilton Township High School
Hamilton Township High School (Ohio)
Hamilton Township High School is a public high school located at 1105 Rathmell Road, near Columbus, Ohio, which serves Hamilton Township, Obetz, Lockbourne, Reese, Shadeville, and parts of south Columbus...
in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
. His senior season he shot 81.4% from the field, which is the national high school record.
He played college basketball
College basketball
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at Ohio University
Ohio University
Ohio University is a public university located in the Midwestern United States in Athens, Ohio, situated on an campus...
in the Mid-American Conference
Mid-American Conference
The Mid-American Conference is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college athletic conference with a membership base in the Great Lakes region that stretches from Western New York to Illinois. Nine of the twelve full member schools are in Ohio and Michigan, with single members...
(MAC), where his size and powerful play earned him the nickname "The Shaq
Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal , nicknamed "Shaq" , is a former American professional basketball player. Standing tall and weighing , he was one of the heaviest players ever to play in the NBA...
of the MAC". Trent was named Mid-American Conference Player of the Year all three years that he played in Athens
Athens, Ohio
Athens is the largest city in, and the county seat of, Athens County, Ohio, United States. It is located along the Hocking River in the southeastern part of Ohio. A historic college town, Athens is home to Ohio University and is the principal city of the Athens, Ohio Micropolitan Statistical Area. ...
(1993, 1994, 1995).
After college, Trent was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center....
with the 11th pick in the 1995 NBA Draft
1995 NBA Draft
The 1995 NBA Draft took place on June 28, 1995 at SkyDome in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It marked the first NBA draft for the two Canadian expansion teams, Toronto Raptors and Vancouver Grizzlies...
. He was immediately traded to the Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
in exchange for their selection, Shawn Respert
Shawn Respert
Shawn Christopher Respert is a retired American professional basketball player. A 6'1", 195 lb. shooting guard, he attended Bishop Borgess High School, and he came to prominence while playing college basketball at Michigan State University where his jersey is now retired...
. During his NBA
National Basketball Association
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career from 1995 to 2004, he played with the Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
, Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1995, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, as part of the NBA's re-expansion...
, Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association , and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.According to a 2011...
and Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Founded in 1989, the team is currently owned by Glen Taylor...
.
Trent reestablished his career overseas, first appearing with the Greek Panellinios BC during the 2004–05 season, then briefly suiting up with the Pallacanestro Virtus Roma
Pallacanestro Virtus Roma
Pallacanestro Virtus Roma, also known for sponsorship reasons as Acea Virtus Roma, is a prominent Italian League professional basketball club, and is also currently one of 13 European clubs that hold ULEB A Licenses, which provide their holders with a guaranteed place in the Euroleague. The club...
club of Italy in late 2005, and returning to Greece to rejoin Panellinios BC for the 2006–2007 season.
See also
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball players with 2000 points and 1000 rebounds
External links
- NBA.com Profile
- TheDraftReview.com - Trent's NBA Draft History
- NBA stats @ basketballreference.com