Trentyn Flowers

American basketball player
Trentyn Flowers
Los Angeles Clippers
PositionSmall forward
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (2005-03-08) March 8, 2005 (age 19)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school
  • Jackson County Comprehensive
    (Jefferson, Georgia)
  • Huntington Prep
    (Huntington, West Virginia)
  • Sierra Canyon
    (Los Angeles, California)
  • Combine Academy
    (Lincolnton, North Carolina)
NBA draft2024: undrafted
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–2024Adelaide 36ers
2024–presentLos Angeles Clippers
2024–present→San Diego Clippers

Trentyn 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]

Personal life

Flowers was born in Maryland and raised in Georgia.[22] His father, Travis Flowers, played professional basketball overseas.[23]

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". 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. ^ Johnson, Leader (April 10, 2023). "1on1 Interview With Incoming Louisville Wing Trentyn Flowers". NBA Draft Room. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  23. ^ Fletcher, Dale (September 5, 2023). "BLOOM FILES: Part 1 – From the US to Adelaide". Adelaide 36ers. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
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