Trey Moses (208-C-1997, college: Ball St., agency: One Motive Sports) is a 26 year old 208cm center from Kentucky playing his fifth professional season and first in Austria with Basket Swans Gmunden (Austria-BSL). Last season he played with S.C. Lusitania EXPERT (Portugal-Liga Betclic) averaging 8.8ppg, 4.5rpg, 2.0apg, FGP: 55.1%, 3PT: 15.2%, FT: 69.3%. In the 21-22 season he played wih BC Apollon Limassol (Cyprus-OPAP Basket League) averaging 9.2ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.8apg, 1.0spg, 2FGP: 51.2%, FT: 45.8% and with Kilsyth Cobras (Australia-NBL One South) averaging 8.6ppg, 5.7rpg, 2.2apg, FGP: 48.6%, 3PT: 8.3%, FT: 63%. In the 20-21 he played with Ovarense Gavex (Portugal-LPB) averaging 10.1ppg, 6.8rpg, 2.1apg, FGP: 55.1%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 61.6%. he played his rookie season with BC Beroe (Bulgaria-NBL) averaging 8.4ppg, 7.9rpg, 1.3apg, 2FGP: 60.0%, FT: 51.9%.He began his basketball career with Eastern high school and then played at Ball State University from 2015-2019 playing a total of 131 games. He spoke to germanhoops.com before a test game against German team Fraport Skyliners.
Thanks Trey for talking to eurobasket.com. You 26 years old and playing your fifth professional season and in your sixth country now in Austria. Are you the classic basketball globetrotter?
I love being able to travel and play ! It’s such a blessing to be able to experience new cultures
This season your playing with Basket Swans Gmunden (Austria-BSL). What kind of experience has it been for you? What have you appreciated most about Austria in your short time there?
It’s been good so far, we started practice yesterday! We have such a good culture and the love from the fans has been great
The club has won 2 of the last 3 Austrian league titles. Do you feel a lot of history and tradition within the organization?
I do! I feel how important winning is here. I only want to continue to bring winning to the club
You have always been that reliable scorer and rebounder. What kind of role do you have?
I would say my role here is the same. I’m willing to play whatever role is needed to win. I really want to make my teammates better and challenge them however I can.
Your playing a test game against German team Fraport Skyliners. What do you know about that country and it’s basketball? Is Germany a country you may like to play in one day?
I know basketball in Germany is very very good! Germany as a country is amazing as well! I don’t know what the future holds but Germany is surly a country I’d love to see.
Let’s talk about your game. You’re a 208cm center. If you had to compare your game to an NBA player who would bets fit the description?
I would want to say Jokic with my ability to pass the ball. Passing is my favorite thing to do, I love to create for others.
You can score and rebound. Are you that classic center of today or also have old school game?
I would say I have a mix of classic and new center. I think my ability to pass sets me aside from old school centers and stretch the floor a little and dribble.
What kind of defender are you now and what kind of defender do you still want to become?
I would say I’m a defender that can guard multiple positions. My communication I would say is at an elite level. I want to work on lateral quickness so I can guard faster offensive guys.
On what other areas of your game are you working on most now so you can continue to improve your game?
Shooting and conditioning are the keys for me this year !
Last season you played for S.C. Lusitania EXPERT (Portugal-Liga Betclic) averaging 8.8ppg, 4.5rpg, 2.0apg, FGP: 55.1%, 3PT: 15.2%, FT: 69.3%. It was your second season in Portugal. Is Portugal a league on the rise? Talk a little about how the league has developed?
Portugal is certainly a league on the rise. I loved playing there. I think they’re getting better players each and every year while also the top teams competing in European competition
In the summer of 2022 you finally played I Australia with Kilsyth Cobras (Australia-NBL One South) averaging 8.6ppg, 5.7rpg, 2.2apg, FGP: 48.6%, 3PT: 8.3%, FT: 63.0%. How cool was it finally to play there after you couldn’t the first time because of Covid?
I obviously didn’t have the season I wanted in Australia but I loved my time there. It was an amazing country and an amazing club! I would love to go back eventually
You had a rare triple double against Dandenong. How will you always remember that game? You were a real playmaker that game with 10 assists.
My first career triple double! It was a great game for us as a team and individually! It takes a whole team for a guy to get a trouble double and it was one of the best moments of my career!
In the 21-22 season you played for BC Apollon Limassol (Cyprus-OPAP Basket League) averaging 9.2ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.8apg, 1.0spg, 2FGP: 51.2%, FT: 45.8%. You only played 6 games. Was that more because of injury or Covid?
Coach ended up getting fired and the new coach decided to go a different direction with the team! My time in Cyprus is appreciated
You also experienced Anthony King who was at end of his career. How will you always remember about him? What could you soak up most from his game?
Ant was an amazing vet, I learned so much from him. The biggest was just how to carry yourself as a professional on and off the court
In 20-21 you played your first time in in Portugal with Ovarense Gavex (Portugal-LPB) averaging games: 10.1ppg, 6.8rpg, 2.1apg, FGP: 55.1%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 61.6%. How valuable was a veteran like Chris Knight. He is still playing today. How big of a role model was he for you?
Chris is a great player and teammate , truly loved the time I got to spend with Chris. He elevated our team to another level! A true professional.
You played your rookie season with BC Beroe (Bulgaria-NBL) averaging 8.4ppg, 7.9rpg, 1.3apg, 2FGP: 60.0%, FT: 51.9%. What do you remember being your wake up call to being a rookie where you knew you were far away from home?
Just the level and understanding of how to be a pro! How to work hard , and carry yourself off the court.
You played at Ball State from 2015-2019. What were your fondest moments there? You won the NCAA inspiration award in 2020. What you achieved off the court was very commendable.
The NCAA inspiration award was such an honor. Being awarded for inspiring others tops anything I could ever do with basketball
You had your own problems involving depression? What did you learn about yourself in your time at Ball State while dealing with it and opening up about it?
I learned that it’s okay not to be okay. Understanding the importance of taking care of yourself and your mental health!
You dedicated your last 2 years to Zach Hollywood who passed away during your time there. You guys really bonded with the Best Buddies program. What did his existence mean to you and what will always be your fondest moment of him?
He was my best friend. Truly was such a great person . Our bond on and off the court. My favorite memory was him coming home to help with best buddies camps that I do. He fit right in with me as a friend/brother and my family loved him as well!
You also were a teacher’s assistant at the Child Study Center, a preschool near Ball State’s campus in your time there. What drives you most in trying to help young kids help them in their lives?
I teach when I’m home as well in the off season! I just have always had such a passion for kids. I love being around kids and hope to be a father myself one day!
You had many stellar games at Ball State and really had Akron’s number in your junior year. What was your fondest game there?
My favorite game ever was beating Notre Dame. They were ranked #9 in the country and it was such a big win for our program
How did head coach James Whitford groom and prepare you best for a professional career?
He taught me simply how to work hard on and off the court. Taking care of yourself and your body!
Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Tahjai Teague?
Man me and Tahjai definitely had our battles! Tahjai is so skilled ! We both had our days.
Who is the toughest player hat you have ever battled in the NCAA that reached the NBA?
Trae Young , Kelan martin and D’angelo Russell were the best player I ever played ! Also was really cool that Kelan and d Lo are from Louisville !
Please name your 5 best teammates of al-time?
From a basketball standpoint: Tayler Persons, Ryan Weber Tahjai Teague Franko House Miyrne Thomas
Please name your personal NBA Mount Rushmore?
Lebron, Jordan, Shaq and Kobe
Who is your GOAT and why?
Lebron! The only player who can truly do it all at an elite level!!
Did you see the sequel to the classic Coming To America? Shouldn’t they left it alone?
I haven’t seen it lol but they definitely should’ve left it alone!
Thanks Trey for the chat.
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