Trentyn Flowers

Trentyn Flowers
No. 9 – San Diego Clippers
PositionSmall forward
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (2005-03-08) March 8, 2005 (age 19)
Towson, Maryland, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school
NBA draft2024: undrafted
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–2024Adelaide 36ers
2024–presentLos Angeles Clippers
2024–present→San Diego Clippers
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Trentyn Levi Flowers (born March 8, 2005) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the San Diego Clippers of the NBA G League.

High school career

Flowers played his freshman season at Jackson County Comprehensive High School in Jefferson, Georgia, where he received his first NCAA Division I basketball scholarship offer in 2021.[1] He moved to Huntington Prep School in Huntington, West Virginia, for his sophomore season and garnered continued collegiate attention for his ball-handling skills and "big guard" playing style.[2] Flowers transferred to Sierra Canyon School in Los Angeles, California, midway through his sophomore season.[3] He transferred to Combine Academy in Lincolnton, North Carolina, in 2022.[4]

Flowers was considered as a top-10 small forward in the class of 2024.[5] On March 17, 2023, he declared his commitment to join the Louisville Cardinals and would reclassify to the class of 2023 to be eligible for the 2023–24 season.[5]

Professional career

Adelaide 36ers (2023–2024)

On August 14, 2023, Flowers announced that he had decommitted from Louisville to sign with the Adelaide 36ers of the National Basketball League (NBL) as a member of the league's Next Stars program.[6][7] He stated that he wanted to play at the point guard position and named former NBL players LaMelo Ball and Josh Giddey as motivations.[7] On August 27, 36ers head coach C. J. Bruton named Flowers as the starting point guard for the team.[8] After attempts at using Flowers as a point guard to begin the preseason, the 36ers moved him to a wing forward position.[9][10] Flowers made his debut off the bench in a loss to the Brisbane Bullets on September 29, 2023, and recorded four points and five rebounds.[11] He scored 23 points, including 18 in the fourth quarter, to lead the 36ers to their first win of the season against the Illawarra Hawks on October 14, 2023.[12] Flowers returned to the 36ers' starting line-up after Scott Ninnis took over as head coach from Bruton in December 2023.[13] He injured his knee in January 2024,[14] and subsequently fell out of the playing rotation.[15] Flowers then suffered from a neck strain,[16] and missed the last two rounds of the season.[17] Flowers appeared in 18 games with the 36ers and averaged 5.2 points per game.[17]

Los Angeles / San Diego Clippers (2024–present)

On April 14, 2024, Flowers declared for the 2024 NBA draft.[18] He was invited to participate in the NBA draft combine.[19] After going unselected in the draft, Flowers signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Clippers on July 25.[20][21] On September 25, he was ruled out of participating in Clippers training camp after he underwent surgery on his left wrist.[22]

Personal life

Flowers was born in Maryland and raised in Georgia.[23] His father, Travis Flowers, played professional basketball overseas.[24]

References

  1. ^ Dennis, Ryne (February 10, 2021). "Local freshman gets first Division I offer from former UGA basketball player Jonas Hayes". Athens Banner-Herald. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  2. ^ Fowler, Chapel (January 7, 2022). "6-foot-8 point guard calls himself a 'unicorn.' Where does he stand with UNC basketball?". The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  3. ^ London, Dushawn (February 26, 2022). "No. 6 prospect in the class of 2024 Trentyn Flowers updates recruitment Flowers also briefly attended Mission Viejo High School at the end of his sophomore season before moving to Combine Academy". 247 Sports. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  4. ^ Cassidy, Rob (November 29, 2022). "Trentyn Flowers talks potential visits, upcoming trimming of list". Rivals. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  5. ^ a b Holton, Brooks (March 22, 2023). "Kenny Payne lands 3rd high-profile commitment; Trentyn Flowers picks Louisville basketball". Louisville Courier Journal. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  6. ^ Fletcher, Dale (August 14, 2023). "Trentyn Flowers signs on as NBL Next Star at 36ers". Adelaide36ers.com. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  7. ^ a b Givony, Jonathan (August 15, 2023). "Trentyn Flowers leaving Louisville for Australia's NBL". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  8. ^ Woods, Dan (August 27, 2023). "Adelaide's Next Star-ter". NBL.com.au. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  9. ^ Uluc, Olgun (September 20, 2023). "Sources: Adelaide 36ers to release import". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  10. ^ "Failed experiment: Adelaide 36ers shift teen point guard". AdelaideNow.com. September 20, 2023. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  11. ^ "Bullets fire after early NBL wobbles to beat 36ers". NBL.com.au. September 29, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  12. ^ "Flowers explodes as Sixers open NBL24 account". NBL.com.au. October 14, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  13. ^ Fletcher, Dale (December 9, 2023). "Humphries, Vasiljevic, Kell and Wiley fire but 36ers go down 116-101". Adelaide36ers.com.au. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  14. ^ "Flowers a game-time decision against Kings". NBL.com.au. January 10, 2024. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  15. ^ Woods, Dan (February 5, 2024). "Next Stars Wrap - Round 18, NBL24". NBL.com.au. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  16. ^ Woods, Dan (February 12, 2024). "Next Stars Wrap - Round 19, NBL24". NBL.com.au. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  17. ^ a b Woods, Dan (February 19, 2024). "Next Stars Wrap - Round 20, NBL24". NBL.com.au. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  18. ^ "Flowers declares for NBA Draft". NBL.com.au. April 14, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  19. ^ "Flowers invited to NBA Draft Combine". Adelaide36ers.com. May 7, 2024. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  20. ^ Maher, Rory (July 25, 2024). "Clippers Sign Trentyn Flowers To Two-Way Deal". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  21. ^ Holton, Brooks (June 28, 2024). "Trentyn Flowers, former Louisville basketball signee, joins Los Angeles Clippers". Courier-Journal.com. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  22. ^ "Clippers' Trentyn Flowers: Out for training camp". CBS Sports. September 25, 2024. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  23. ^ Johnson, Leader (April 10, 2023). "1on1 Interview With Incoming Louisville Wing Trentyn Flowers". NBA Draft Room. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  24. ^ Fletcher, Dale (September 5, 2023). "BLOOM FILES: Part 1 – From the US to Adelaide". Adelaide 36ers. Retrieved September 15, 2023.