Trey Wilson is the Video Content Supervisor for the Connecticut Sun and is going into his second year with the Sun. He is from Plainfield, New Jersey and attended “Our Home by the Sea” Hampton University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management. Trey helps develop Sun video content and the impactful videos people see online. Storytelling is an important aspect of the sports industry and Trey’s videos help audiences connect with Connecticut Sun players and the brand as a whole. Read more below about Trey’s journey and how Black History Month has impacted him:

What was your path prior to working for the Sun?

“My path to get to the Sun honestly started in college. My senior year of 2021-2022 was when I decided to drop all of my extracurricular clubs such as SGA Senate, Men's Caucus, B.R.A.G Fashion club, and pursue what I deemed to be my dream, which was being a camera man at the highest level of sports. That year I worked directly with the Hampton Men's Basketball team and practiced my craft every day with other athletic programs and campus organizations. That work ended up landing me an internship in the NBA with the Brooklyn Nets and a Black Creators Cohort with Beats by Dre. The Nets experience was a wonder, being able to cover a team I grew up watching in New Jersey and players that I grew up trying to recreate their moves in my own basketball experiences. My time in Brooklyn exposed me to my first shot at my dream and allowed me to be in situations I could only imagine. I contributed my efforts as a photographer to a social team that was nominated as one of the best social media teams in all of sports. At the end of my internship, I then pivoted to trying my hand at freelance. These opportunities consisted of working with Michael B. Jordan's HBCU Classic, Chris Paul's HBCU Classic, BrownMill Company, and more. The two years I spent freelancing helped give me perspective on what it means to be an instrumental piece to the production process and allowed me to make foundational work that I used in my portfolio to apply to the Sun. Now, since March of 2025 I have been in my role with the Sun. This role means a lot to me as a basketball purist, because people tend to overlook the talent and work that goes into women's basketball. My job is to show you all the amazing things that happen regarding this organization and to reflect the voice of our players, staff, and community.”

This year's Black History Month theme is "A Century of Black History Commemorations," celebrating the 100th anniversary of celebrating Black History Month. When you think of Black History Month, what comes to mind?

“When I think of Black History Month, I think of all the efforts across all industries that our ancestors have put in. Year after year we hear the facts of Black history that are commonly highlighted and recycled. It is a great thing that we are reminded of the efforts of some of the pillars of our community but there are more things to understand and reflect on. We must do the research of people who traveled and worked with our pillars. We must look into the pillars of not only international and national efforts, but the pillars of our own local communities, interests, and industries as well. There are so many unsung heroes in Black history who dedicated their lives to being able to open up opportunities for generations to come. For example, there are people from my town, state, and in my industry who dedicated their efforts for me to be able to have the access and opportunity to pursue the things I have. So, when I think of Black History Month, I not only think of the pillars who have made it into the history books, but also those who are not recognized as heavily. However their impact was made and has opened doors for generations prior, present, and to come.”

What does legacy mean to you?

“Legacy to me means to have an everlasting impact. Leaving an everlasting impact requires time and effort for the greater good of whatever you are pursuing. Legacy requires kindness, sacrifice, hard work, and many more qualities. Legacies are also not meant to be lived and experienced. Plenty of people who have lasting legacies were not treated with the same reverence that they have been since their legacies have been established. You must be okay with sacrificing convenience for the greater good of people who will be able to bear the fruits of your labor beyond your existence.”

What legacy do you want to leave?

“The type of legacy I want to leave is a legacy that challenged thought processes. In my field, camera technology has become more accessible and that is a beautiful thing. But, through that I believe that we have also lowered the bar for what can be considered "art". Art at its root is supposed to challenge thought, open up perspectives, and create conversation around what is being viewed. Through highlighting underserved and misconstrued communities, I want people to find the beauty in everything and not just what is conventionally considered beautiful or top of the line. I want to create things that live beyond our current social platforms and cause generations beyond to rethink the way they move. So, I hope to leave a legacy that inspires people to think bigger, act kindly, and serve more people than just yourself.”

What is your favorite Black History Month memory?

“One of my favorite Black History Month memories was being apart of The Legacy Classic hosted by Michael B. Jordan. This event included all my interests in one. HBCUs, basketball, New Jersey, black history, and videography. I had the honor of working this event for multiple years and being part of the content creation process to help promote this event. I'm a big advocate for HBCU sports as that is what I’ve covered and used to launch my career, so I am forever indebted to serving that community. Additionally, The Legacy Classis was hosted in downtown Newark, New Jersey at the Prudential Center. This is the same place I watched the final New Jersey Nets seasons, and the city is where I spend a lot of time in the artistic community as well. To have over 10,000 people come out to that event in my home state and allow people to be exposed to HBCU basketball and culture in its full glory was amazing. Especially since some of the same players I recorded to get my job also played in the classic. So, having the personal connection to everything involved was amazing and that event was really a beautiful experience for me all around.”

How do you hope Black History Month continues to be celebrated?

“I hope Black History Month continues to be celebrated more on an independent level. I hope that we don't just rely on these 28 days to get all of our black history intake and then wait a whole year to do it again. I hope we all celebrate Black history in our communities and help teach others about Black history amongst all of the different interests we all have. The same way I want to teach people about the Black history of basketball and how it has helped change the world, is the same way I want to be enlightened about Black history in other industries, cities, and countries. We sometimes have issues connecting as a diaspora and feeling united due to the difference in our origins and where we are all from. I want us to feel united despite what continent you may be from and understand that no matter how different we may be, we are still all very similar. I hope that we all take independent liberties to teach younger generations more and more Black history so they can see and feel represented so they can then tackle their dreams no matter what they are.”

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