Trevelin Queen is a high-flying, big-scoring point guard for this season's Bronco basketball team, but fans who want to check out his on-court heroics better do so quickly, because he'll only be with NMMI this season.

Wednesday, the sophomore transfer signed his letter of intent to play for Western Kentucky University, a DI school in Conference USA, and everyone seems happy with his choice.

"We're very excited for his future, not just here at New Mexico Military but moving forward at Western Kentucky and hopefully beyond that," said Bronco head coach Ralph Davis.

"I think Trevelin is a very special kid," agreed assistant coach RIchard Grant. "He has a great opportunity to play at the next level and beyond. He'll do well in the program he's decided to sign with. It's a good program. Storied coach. It will definitely be a good opportunity for him to showcase his abilities, not just as a scorer but as a playmaker and a player."

"We think Trevelin is a young man that has a high ceiling and brings a lot of ability to score the basketball in multiple ways," Hilltopper head coach Rick Stansbury said in a release. "We're excited to have him join our family. He hasn't had a lot of experience in his past, and that's why his best days lie ahead of him."

Queen — who played only a few games as a sophomore in high school — had his choice of a half dozen offers, including Wichita State, Oklahoma State, Colorado State, NMSU and Iona. But he liked what he saw at the Bowling Green school.

"It was a really good fit for me, and when I went to visit I just felt very comfortable with the staff and players and the environment," the 6-6 Baltimore native said.

He also praised Stansbury, who, Queen said, didn't make promises he couldn't keep.

"He's a great guy. He had a lot of energy and enthusiasm for me coming there. He just showed me everything he's going to do for me," the sophomore said. "He just told me how it was. He kept it real 100 percent."

Queen came to NMMI from the College of Marin in Kentfield, Calif., where he averaged 21.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.4 steals per game. He shot 54.8 percent from the field and 39.5 percent from 3-point range.

Davis said he got a tip about a Maryland kid playing at a California junior college and watched some film.

"Kid looked pretty good," Davis said. "I'd be lying if I said I knew he was this talented. I knew he could play, but from Day 1 (here) it was pretty evident he was a special talent."

Queen has been shooting lights out in his first five games, scoring 156 combined points. He admits shooting is his strong point, but both he and the Bronco coaching staff expect him to also shine on defense.

"He's expected to be one of our best rebounders, if not our best rebounder," Davis said. "We expect a lot from him defensively. He's a complete basketball player. His playmaking abilities and his skills are something that we're excited about. It's still a long process. We know he's going to continue to get better and he's going to continue to round out his game at a high level. That's what we're looking forward to."

Queen said he's happy to be at NMMI, with a full scholarship and a routine he can follow.

"There was more freedom (at Marin), but me being here is what I needed. Less freedom so I could focus on what I need to get accomplished," he said. "Plus here I have a great sports staff that cares about me on and off the court."

Besides playing basketball at WKU, Queen will study kinesiology, with an eye on staying in sports even after his playing career wraps up.

Fans who get used to seeing him score in the Cahoon Armory this season won't have to travel too far next year to see him play at the Division I level. Conference USA includes both UTEP — just down the road in El Paso — and North Texas University in Denton, Texas.

"Obviously, we're excited to watch him at the next level," Davis said. "We're glad to have him this year, but with WKU in Conference USA, there's an opportunity to watch him locally as well."

"We're really excited for him to be with us and to further his opportunity and career to play at the next level," Grant agreed.