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With his impressive skills and tenacity, Trent Forrest has created waves in the NBA. He is currently playing as a point guard for the Atlanta Hawks.

Before debuting in the NBA, Trent was already a well-known college star for his play with Florida State University.

Along with being a great player, Trent was also good at academics. Thus, he was awarded the Skip Prosser Award for Best Scholar-Athlete.

Trent’s journey from a high school star to a budding NBA player has been nothing short of inspiring. So, how did a boy from a small town go to play in NBA, making his name? Read on to find out.

This article will look closely at his life, career, and achievements. But, before that, let’s briefly know him through his quick facts.

Quick Facts

Full Name Landon Trent Forrest
Nick Name Trent
Date of Birth June 12, 1998
Age 25 Years Old
Birth Place Dothan, Alabama, U.S.
Nationality American
Ethnicity African American
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Height 6 ft 4 in/1.93 m/193 cm
Weight 210 lb/95 kg
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Black
Father’s Name Lester Forrest
Mother’s Name Barbara Lee
Siblings Trey Forrest (Older Brother)
High School Chipley High School
Education Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management
University Florida State University
Relationship Status Single
Profession Professional Basketball Player
Position Point Guard
Leagues
  • NBA
  • NBA G league
NBA Draft Undrafted (2020)
Debut Year 2020
Playing Teams
  • Utah Jazz (2020-2022)
  • Salt Lake City Stars (2020- Present)
  • Atlanta Hawks (2022-Present)
Jersey Number 2 (Atlanta Hawks)
Awards and Achievements
  • ACC All-Defensive Team
  • Skip Prosser Award for Best Scholar-Athlete
  • Jersey Was Retired by Chipley High School
Net Worth $1 – $5 Million
Social Media Instagram, Twitter
Last Update December 2023

Early Life, Family, & Education

Born on June 12, 1998, Landon Trent Forrest is the son of Barbara Lee and Lester Forrest.

Although he was born in Dothan, Alabama, he grew up in Chipley, Florida, with his older brother, Trey Forrest. 

His mother, Barbara, is the pastor of the All Things New Worship Center, and his father, Lester, is the manager of Gilmore Park for Chipley’s recreation department and built the youth basketball program in the town.

As a child, Trent loved any ball within reach, but as he grew up, he became particularly fond of basketball.

This could be linked to his family background as a basketball enthusiast. His parents played basketball at Chipola Junior College, and his brother is a basketball player.

In addition to being good at sports, Trent was academically focused, graduating from Chipley High School with an impressive 4.3 GPA.

He was also ranked in the top 50 of his high school class and participated in an Amateur Athletic Union competition with the Alabama Challenge and Georgia Stars.

He graduated from Florida State in December 2019 with a degree in sports management and earned the Skip Prosser Award for Best Scholar-Athlete in the ACC since he carried a 3.43 GPA.

Additionally, he graduated in just 3.5 years and began working towards his master’s degree.

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