Trey McKinney-Jones

Trey McKinney-Jones (born August 27, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for Gunma Crane Thunders of the B.League. He played college basketball for the UMKC Kangaroos (now known as the Kansas City Roos) and the Miami Hurricanes.

College career McKinney-Jones played two seasons at UMKC, averaging 10.9 points and 3.8 rebounds in 28.5 minutes per game as a sophomore. In his sophomore year, his high flying dunk against Centenary was selected as the ESPN SportsCenter number one play of the day. He transferred to Miami and sat out the 2010–11 season as a redshirt. As a junior at Miami, he averaged 7.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.7 steals in 24.1 minutes per game. In his senior year, McKinney-Jones posted averages of 9.2 points and 3.4 rebounds in 30.3 minutes per game. In the ACC tournament versus North Carolina, he broke the school record for most three-pointers in a tournament game with six.

Professional career Fort Wayne Mad Ants (2013–2014) After going undrafted in the 2013 NBA draft, McKinney-Jones signed with the Milwaukee Bucks for training camp on September 30, 2013. He was later waived by the Bucks on October 26 after appearing in two preseason games. The following month, he was acquired by the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA Development League. As a rookie playing for the Mad Ants in 2013–14, McKinney-Jones averaged 14.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.1 steals in 53 games, while helping the team win their maiden championship.

Gravelines (2014) In July 2014, McKinney-Jones joined the Miami Heat for the Orlando Summer League and the San Antonio Spurs for the Las Vegas Summer League. On August 16, 2014, he signed with BCM Gravelines of France for the 2014–15 season. However, in late December, he parted ways with the Gravelines after appearing in 14 games.

Return to the Mad Ants (2015) On February 20, 2015, he was reacquired by the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. He played out the season with the Mad Ants, and in 22 games, he averaged 11.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game.

Körmend (2016) In January 2016, McKinney-Jones joined Hungarian club Egis Körmend. He was a guard on the 2015–2016 team which made it to the semifinals, falling 87–76 to Team 23. McKinney-Jones won the 2016 Hungarian Cup during his tenure with Körmend.

Third stint with the Mad Ants (2016–2018) On October 31, 2016, McKinney-Jones was reacquired by the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA Development League.

On September 7, 2017, McKinney-Jones signed with the Indiana Pacers of the NBA, on a training camp deal. He was waived on October 14 as one of the team's final preseason roster cuts.

Indiana Pacers (2018) On February 21, 2018, the Indiana Pacers signed McKinney-Jones to a 10-day contract. Two days later, he made his NBA debut for the Pacers in a 116–93 blowout win over the Atlanta Hawks.

Fourth stint with the Mad Ants (2018) On March 3, 2018, McKinney-Jones was reacquired by the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA Development League, after his 10-day contract with the Indiana Pacers expired.

Chiba Jets Funabashi (2018–2019) On September 5, 2018, McKinney-Jones was reported to have signed with Chiba Jets Funabashi of the B.League.

Telekom Baskets Bonn (2019–2020) On August 15, 2019, he signed with Telekom Baskets Bonn of the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL).

Gunma Crane Thunders (2020–present) On July 18, 2020, McKinney-Jones signed with Gunma Crane Thunders of the B.League. On June 15, 2021, he re-signed with Gunma Crane Thunders. On June 9, 2022, he re-signed with Gunma Crane Thunders. On June 20, 2023, he re-signed with Gunma Crane Thunders. On June 11, 2024, he re-signed with Gunma Crane Thunders.

National team career On June 25 McKinney-Jones was one of 12 players selected to compete in the last round of World Cup Qualifying.

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Personal life The son of Dwight Jones and Luann McKinney, Trey McKinney-Jones has three siblings: Laine, Mariel and Dwight. He graduated from the University of Miami in 2012 with a degree in marketing. His uncle, Mark Jones, played basketball professionally with the Orlando Magic. His aunt, Esther Jones, is a track star who won an Olympic gold medal in Barcelona 1992 as a member of the 4 x 100 metres relay.

Honors Fort Wayne Mad Ants NBA Development League: 2013–14 Egis Körmend Magyar Kupa: 2016