Former Northwestern State Standout Trey Gilder Signs With Memphis Grizzlies

Former Northwestern State Standout Trey Gilder Signs With Memphis Grizzlies

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MEMPHIS - Former Northwestern State basketball star Trey Gilder has signed an NBA contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, raising the team's roster to 14 heading into training camp.

Gilder, a 6-9, 185-pound forward who played for the Demons from 2006-08, was a standout this past winter in the NBA Development League. Grizzlies General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced the signing but terms of the deal were not disclosed.

A key reserve for the 2009 NBA D-League Champion Colorado 14ers, the rookie forward averaged 13.7 points and 5.5 rebounds in 23.9 minutes in 50 games (11 starts), as the team posted the D-League's best regular season record (34-16) and captured the franchise's first D-League title. Gilder, who was originally selected by the 14ers in the second round (31st overall) of the 2008 NBA D-League Draft, averaged 10.5 points and 3.5 rebounds in 14.8 minutes per game in all four of the team's postseason contests.

Most recently, the 24-year-old was a member of the Grizzlies' undefeated 2009 Vegas Summer League roster, posting 5.4 points and 2.8 rebounds on 63.2 percent shooting in 12.8 minutes in five games last month. The Desoto, Tex. native originally worked out for the club at a three-day free agent mini-camp in Memphis from May 11-13, 2009.

Gilder, who was not selected in the 2008 NBA Draft, was named to the 2007-08 All-Southland Conference First Team after leading Northwestern in points (16.4) and rebounds (6.2) as a senior, finishing ninth in school history in points in a single season (542).

He was a two-year All-SLC Tournament selection, helping the Demons to the league championship game in both his seasons.

"We're very excited for Trey to get an opportunity to play at the highest level," said veteran Demons coach Mike McConathy. "He continues to improve his game. We have been proud of the success he has had in the NBA-D League and the Vegas Summer League."

Former Demon center Byron Allen recently worked out with the Milwaukee Bucks. Allen, a key figure on the Demons' 2006 NCAA Tournament team that reached the second round of the tournament, made an all-star game roster for his pro league last season in Taiwan.