Trey Calvin (183-PG-2001, college: Wright St.) is a 23 year old 183cm point guard playing his rookie season with easyCredit BBL team Frankfurt Skyliners. He began his basketball career at Saint Viator high school and then played at Wright State from 2019-2024 playing a total of 122 games and in his last 2 seasons averaged 20.2ppg, 2.9rpg, 3.7apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 53.0%, 3PT: 39.6%, FT: 88.2% and 19.6ppg, 2.4rpg, 4.2apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 52.6%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 89.6% in his last 2 seasons. He spoke to germanhoops.com after the massive cup win in Goettingen propelling Frankfurt to the Cup top 4.

Congrats Tre on the massive 78-67 cup win on the road in Goettingen. How vital was this win for stopping the 4 game losing streak?

It was a huge confidence booster to get this win and reach the final 4. I had no idea until a few days ago how big of a deal the cup is. I hope that we can keep building off this win.

This is one of the biggest wins in club history in the last 7 years. Did you sense after the buzzer sounded just how important this win was?

Even before the game started just seeing how many of our fans had come to see us play meant a lot. I realized then how big of a game it was then. After the buzzer sounded, our fans were so loud. It was a great atmosphere.

This was the first return back to the Cup top 4 in 13 years. Do you realize all you need is 2 more wins for that first chip?

Yes it is very surreal. I´m just very blessed to be in a position to win my first pro chip. We will try our best and be as locked in as possible and win the title.

With what kind of a mentality did the Frankfurt Skyliners enter the game? Was it that we have nothing to lose or was Denis Wucherer able to create self-confidence with the guys?

Our motivation was to end our 4 game losing streak. We needed this win so badly in order to get back on track.

Collin Welp was aggressive getting 2 buckets. Here a little history test. His dad Chris was one of the first 3 Germans in the NBA in the 80´s and he made the winning free throw in 1993 to give Germany a surprising gold medal at the Euro. Did you know that?

I did not know that. He is a good player. He is a veteran player that can shoot the ball very well and knows how to be in the right position to make the right play.

You scored Frankfurt´s first 8 points. Did you have a different mind set going in to be more aggressive than usual?

Yes I definitely did. In the last 2 games, I took a lot of shots and didn´t make many. Other guys in my position may have taken less, but I came into the game wanting to be more aggressive and took what the defense gave me.

New Skyliner Patrick Heckman gave big energy with a dunk and assist in the first quarter. How valuable is he for the team?

He is a big piece that we were missing. He is a veteran with BBL experience. He has the leadership and experience to know what it takes to win. We really appreciate him.

The game remained a real dog fight in the second quarter as Frankfurt had the slim 37-36 advantage at the break. How did you take in the atmosphere in Goettingen? They have very diehard fans there.

It was our second game there so we knew what to expect. It was a cool feeling, but it felt different this time, because it was an important cup game. I enjoy playing in that type of game.

What was it like battling ex Arizona State guard Tra Holder. He played with the Skyliners back in the 2018-2019 season.

He had a good game. He is a guard that is quick and tough and has that knack of shooting the ball well and getting to the basket. It was fun playing against him. He hit some tough shots.

Frankfurt led 56-49 after 3 quarters. What did coach Denis Wucherer tell the squad to do going into the fourth quarter?

Our main focus going into the fourth quarter was to get stops. We weren´t clicking that well on offense despite getting open shots.

2 three´s early by Heckman and Zeeb seemed to slow down BG Goettingen. Frankfurt then shut down BG Goettingen for minutes without allowing points. What was key in this phase defensively for being in the drivers seat heading into crunch-time?

It was huge to have a little lead heading into crunch-time. When your down with 5 minutes to play, it is hard to scratch back. Garai Zeeb was a big spark on defense. When we are getting stops, we then know that we can score.

You scored 2 insurance baskets for the 66-54 lead with 3,52 to play. How vital was a phase like this for your personal growth as a rookie?

It was a real confidence booster for me. I hadn´t played with much confidence in the last 2 games. I was more aggressive and seeing the ball go in was a big confidence booster that I can build on.

Another three by you and Heckman free throws sealed the win. What do you believe was the biggest strength on this day for the team?

Just being able to play together. Threr were stretches in the game where we were down and didn´t look good, but we always stuck through it and fought together. We played together for 40 minutes.

How big was the game of Booker Coplin? He had 10 rebounds. How vital is his energy for the team every day even in practice?

Booker is one of our leaders. He is a real good defender when he wants to be. When he isn´t scoring, he does so many other important things. Last night it was rebounding. It isn´t all about scoring for him.

After allowing 95 points in the last 2 BBL games against Oldenburg and Hamburg, what steps did the team make on the defensive end in Goettingen?

Our main focus in practice the last week was defense. We played a good defensive game for 40 minutes holding them to 67 points. We haven´t played that kind of defense much this season. Our help defense was better. Holder scored 16 points, but I feel like we did a good job on him collapsing the paint. We made it hard for him for 40 minutes.

You scored 23 points and led the team to the win. You seem to play your best basketball in the cup. How special is this competition for you?

With me it´s definitely something about the cup games. I´m averaging something like 24 points per game. But I treat the cup games just like any other game. I was aggressive and seeing the ball go meant for me that I would have a good game.

You shot 10/15 from outside in your last 2 cup games and 35% in the BBL. How vital could your shooting be especially in the next 2 big games in the next 5 games?

I think we need that kind of shooting from me. I just continue to shoot the ball when I´m open. I continue to work on my shot every day and just feel confident when I shoot.

Frankfurt now has to rebound after a big game and do it again in Wurzburg against a very tough 5-3 team. What will be key in getting the victory?

We have to limit our turnovers. They are strong with the ball and play physical. We have to get shots on every possession and lock in on defense.

Darius Mcghee scored 46 points in Oldenburg and nailed 10 three pointers the third most in the last 10 years after Jacob Burtschi and TJ Bray. Does a performance like that motivate you?

Yes for sure. I saw his clips. He was hitting shots that I never saw before. He was making Steph Curry type shots. I hope one day to have that kind of freedom and be at his level to take those kind of shots. I´m not taking those kind of shots at the moment.

Thanks Trey for the chat.