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Trey Miller, a kinesiology junior from Houston, is a guard for the UTRGV Men’s Basketball Team. In the current season, Miller has a total of 52 rebounds, 24 offensive and 28 defensive, averaging 2.5 per game.
Q: What is a fun fact about yourself?
A: “I like to go fishing with my family any time we go home for the summer. I go to my uncle’s house somewhere out in the country and we just go fishing.”
Q: Who or what got you started in basketball?
A: “Honestly. I was a kid that liked playing sports. When I was growing up, I played like three sports all at once. I think watching Michael Jordan play basketball is what really got me into playing basketball. My dad used to bring home tapes and stuff, and I used to just watch them for hours.”
Q: Who has been your biggest inspiration or role model?
A: “I would say my father, honestly. That man does a lot of things for me, and I know a lot of people don’t have men like that in their lives and stuff like that. So, I’m really grateful for that.”
Q: Who is your favorite basketball player?
A: “My favorite basketball player right now, honestly, might be Damian Lillard.”
Q: What kind of music do you listen to?
A: “I like a lot of rap, but I also like a lot of R&B.”
Q: Which shows or movies do you like to watch?
A: “Anything comedy or action as far as movies and shows, honestly. As anything piques my interest, I can’t really name any specifics.”
Q: Do you have any hobbies?
A: “I game if you can call that a hobby.”
Q: What is your biggest motivation?
A: “My family, everybody who supports me, everybody who drives me to be better every day.”
Q: What do you like most about UTRGV?
A: “The community is cool. I’ve been in several different places in my career and just seeing different communities and stuff. I really like the community out here. They’re nice, they’re chill, and they show up for game time.”
Q: What are your biggest goals?
A: “Of course, my biggest goal is to make it to the league. That’s what I’ve always wanted to do as a kid and play professional basketball. As far as school, I want to graduate and get my degree and, then, come back and get my Master’s like I promised my mom. And just be better every day.”
—Compiled by Jose Rodriguez
