We are just a day or two away from one of the most exciting moments a local sports fan can witness—seeing a hometown kid hear his name called at the NBA Draft. On this morning’s edition of The Starting Lineup, presented by our friends at Play It Again Sports, Citizens Bank of Rogersville, and Marshfield Chevrolet, we had the privilege of catching up with former Springfield Public Schools standout Trevon Brazile. From dominant high school days to standard-setting play in the SEC, Trevon is on the cusp of the big leagues, and he joined us right here in Springfield to break down his mindset ahead of the draft.

The NBA Draft Strategy & Home Watch Party

With the draft just around the corner, Trevon shared that he is keeping things close to home, planning a local draft watch party right here in Springfield surrounded by family, friends, and his immediate inner circle. When asked directly about his expectations for tomorrow night, Trevon gave us a highly transparent look at his draft range. While a late first-round selection remains a possibility, he expects his name to be called on Wednesday during the early-to-mid portion of the second round. He is ready to bring a versatile skillset—including elite rim-protection, floor-stretching perimeter shooting, and a constant lob threat—to whichever franchise drafts him.

The Evolution Under John Calipari at Arkansas

We dove deep into his college journey, navigating a path that went from Mizzou to Arkansas, and ultimately playing under the legendary Coach John Calipari. Trevon credited Coach Cal and his elite coaching staff for giving him “the keys” to let loose and trust his instincts following his recovery from an ACL injury. Despite a turbulent prior year in Fayetteville under Eric Musselman, Trevon emphasizes that being surrounded by top-tier basketball minds like Calipari, Kenny Payne, and Chin Coleman completely elevated his mental approach and maturity on the floor.

Springfield Roots: Robbie Anders, Kickapoo, and SPS Glory

Before reaching college stardom, Trevon was sharpening his tools right here in the Ozarks. We reminisced about his early days transferring school districts from Parkview to Kickapoo High School, which ultimately culminated in a dominant state championship run for the Chiefs. Trevon gave massive credit to local youth basketball coach Rob Yanders, noting that Anders was the very first person to pull him aside after his sophomore year—while playing alongside elite local talent like Anton Brookshire and Isaac Haney—to tell him that a professional career was within reach if he put in the work.

Physical Growth and Fatherhood

Looking ahead to the brutal physicality of the NBA, Trevon addressed his frame. Known for being dynamic but on the thin side, he revealed he currently weighs around 230 pounds but has an active goal to play as close to 240 pounds as possible once he enters league strength programs. More than just physical growth, Trevon opened up about his ultimate catalyst for maturity: becoming a father to his young daughter, which forced him to lock in, grow up fast, and prepare for the ultimate professional leap.