Trey Hubbard (190-G-2002, college: C-N) is a 190cm guard playing his rookie season for German Pro B team Iserlohn Kangaroos. He began his basketball career at Northside Christian Academy and then played 2 seasons at Queens University (NCAA2). He then finished at Carson-Newman University (NCAA2) averaging 16.0ppg, 4.3rpg, 5.0apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 46.0%, 3PT: 35.0%, FT: 79.7% and 16.5ppg, 4.2rpg, 5.0apg, FGP: 62.5%, 3PT: 39.4%, FT: 73.3%. He spoke to germanhoops.com about basketball.

Thanks Trey for talking to germanhoops.com. Congrats on signing with the Iserlohn Kangaroos. How was the summer transfer period? Was it difficult getting offers overseas?

Thank you! The summer period was good I was blessed to receive interest from many teams but I felt that the Iserlohn Kangaroos Were the best fit.

What do you know in general about the country Germany and it´s basketball?

I don’t know too much but I´m starting to learn more day by day just looking up fun facts about Germany and things like that.

Have you had any friends or opponents who have played in Germany over the years?

No sir

You had a fine NCAA 2 career. Not many guys come from NCAA 2 play overseas. How blessed do you feel? Is it like a dream come true?

Yes sir I am very thankful for the opportunity being a professional Basketball player is what I have worked for since I was 5 years old.

How did the talks go with head coach Toni Prostran? What did you appreciate right way about his basketball philosophy?

The Talks with Coach have been good mostly just introducing ourselves and seeing how we both think the game of Basketball. I appreciate how he wants to play with tempo that is something I also love to do.

Did you guys find something in common quickly? He was a pass first point guard and so are you.

Yes just about making my teammates and those around me better on and off the court.

With what kind of a mindset are you going into your overseas adventure? You will be playing in the 3rd league called Pro B Do you feel like you will be able to be an impact player? The American imports usually rock the league.

I’m going in with my same competitive mindset of wanting to be the best and wanting my team to succeed and compete for championships. I feel like I will be an instant impact player and try and help the team win in many ways.

Let´s talk about your game. You’re a 190cm guard. If you had to compare your game to a NBA player who would best fit the description?

I would say DeAaron Fox, We are both left handed and very quick with the ball.

You’re a pass first point guard, but can also score. What other strenghes does your game incorporate?

Just my ability to control the game, I wouldn’t box myself into a pass first or pure scoring guard but just a Point Guard who is making plays to put his team in the best position to win.

How big is your focus on being a 3 level scorer? How far are you from getting there?

I think I am 3 level scorer, I’ve been working hard this summer with my trainer Mike Jenkins on being effective in all spots of the court.

Talk a little about the development of your three point shot. You shot a great 39% last season at Newman. Your self-confidence must be sky high at the moment?

I just worked super hard last summer everyday getting reps to build the form and muscle memory so once I got in the game I did not really worry I just trusted the work.

The game overseas is more team orientated. This should help your playmaking. In what areas of your playmaking do you want to make the next step with as a rookie?

Less turnovers is the main goal

What kind of a defender are you and what are your goals on the defensive end in the next few years?

I am the type of defender who is going to compete and wants to guard the best player everyday and every game. This will help my development because they will only make me better over time.

You began your college career at Queens averaging 5,3ppg and 2,8pg. What kind of a experience were these 2 years playing for head coach Grant Leonard?

I had more experience my first year under Coach Lundy but he moved on after that season. Coach Grant was a good coach though he taught me a lot of lessons I use everyday.

You won the SAC title in 2022. What will you always remember from that run?

My teammates we were super close and did everything together, definitely miss those days !

You had some solid games at Queens like scoring 16 points and dishing out 8 dimes against YoungHarris. What was your fondest moment there?

Winning the Sac championship and going on a 17 game winning streak

You then finished at Carson-Newman University (NCAA2) averaging 16.0ppg, 4.3rpg, 5.0apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 46.0%, 3PT: 35.0%, FT: 79.7% and 16.5ppg, 4.2rpg, 5.0apg, FGP: 62.5%, 3PT: 39.4%, FT: 73.3%. How did your game grow in those 2 years?

I just learned how to play winning basketball, How to control the pace of the game speed it up sometimes but slow it down as well, while also learning how to get everyone involved.

You had so many great games against Tusculum, Lenoir-Rhyne and Newberry. What was your greatest game there?

LR was definitely the most fun game Double OT win against a ranked team back at home with the guys! You can’t beat that

How did head coach Chuck Benson groom and prepare you best for a pro career?

Coach CB helped me everyday. I can’t thank him enough he was always pushing me to be my best everyday and lead by example so I feel like that’s natural for me now. Work hard and lead by example is the blueprint to success.

Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Nick Brenegan?

Hahaha!, I don’t know you just had to be there it was always great competing against Nick and was even better competing with him. That is my brother for life!

Who is the toughest player that you ever faced in your life that reached the NBA?

Cam Thomas, straight buckets it was bad

Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time?

Kenny Dye, John Zhao, Jaden Seymour, Jamari Smith, CJ Huntley

Please list your personal NBA Mount Rushmore?

Kobe, LeBron, MJ, Harden

Who is your Goat?

Kobe

Did you see the sequel to the classic Coming To America? Shouldn´t they have left it alone?

Yeah they could’ve kept that one it was trash ??

Thanks Trey for the chat.