Richard Lee "Trey" Jemison III is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA under a two-way contract, which also involves playing for the South Bay Lakers in the NBA G League. He signed with the Lakers in January 2025. Prior to his professional career, Jemison played college basketball for both the Clemson Tigers and the UAB Blazers, marking him as a player with experience in the NCAA.
Richard Lee "Trey" Jemison III was born on November 28, 1999.
In 2016, Trey Jemison, as a sophomore at Homewood High School, was a member of the team that won the Alabama 6A state championship.
On May 6, 2020, Trey Jemison decided to enter the transfer portal while playing for Clemson.
On May 14, 2020, Trey Jemison committed to join his hometown team, the UAB Blazers.
In 2021, as a junior with the Blazers, Jemison helped lead the Blazers to the sixth-best scoring defense in the NCAA.
In 2021, as a junior with the Blazers, Jemison was named to the Conference USA All-Defensive team.
During the 2021-22 season, Jemison led the Blazers in total rebounds with 252 and blocks with 52.
On September 30, 2023, Jemison signed with the New Orleans Pelicans.
In 2023, Jemison was selected to the All-Conference USA third-team and All-Defensive team.
On January 20, 2024, Jemison signed with the Washington Wizards on a 10-day contract.
On July 26, 2024, Jemison's two-way contract was claimed off waivers by the New Orleans Pelicans.
On January 9, 2025, Jemison was waived by the Pelicans.
On January 15, 2025, Jemison signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
In January 2025, Trey Jemison signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA.