Trevelin Queen
Trevelin Marleto Queen (born February 25, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Osceola Magic of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the New Mexico State Aggies, as well as at College of Marin and New Mexico Military Institute.
Early life and high school career
[edit]Queen began playing basketball at the age of four at a hoop in his garage. He played shortstop and pitcher on the baseball field growing up, which he said was his best sport.[1] Queen played football for the FAB Phenoms Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) program.[2] He played basketball for North County High School in his hometown of Glen Burnie, Maryland. He began playing for the varsity team as a sophomore for the final playoff game of the season. Queen moved to a high school in Florida for his junior season but was not allowed to play basketball because he had transferred too late.[3] Queen returned to North County as a senior and played nine games. He had no college basketball offers by the end of his high school career.[1]
College career
[edit]Queen originally planned to attend Prince George's Community College due to a mutual relationship between the school's basketball coach and his AAU coach, but he redshirted his first season because of paperwork issues.[4] He began playing college basketball at College of Marin in Marin County, California. While attending the school, Queen lived in crowded conditions at a retirement home before he and his roommates were kicked out. For one week, he lived with three teammates in a car in East Oakland, before moving into the home of his teammate's relative.[1] Queen scored a freshman season-high 29 points, to go with 11 rebounds and eight steals, in a December 10, 2016 win over Feather River College.[5] In 14 games with Marin, he averaged a team-high 21.3 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.[6][7]
As a sophomore, Queen moved to New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico upon his family's advice. In his season debut, he scored 40 points in a November 1, 2017 victory over Northern New Mexico JV. On November 4, Queen recorded a season-high 41 points in a loss to New Mexico Junior College.[8] By the end of the season, he was averaging 26 points, which ranked fourth in the National Junior College Athletic Association, to go with 7.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.[7][8] Queen was selected to the All-Western Junior College Athletic Conference team.[9] He committed to play NCAA Division I basketball for Western Kentucky and enrolled at the school but departed in September 2018.[10] He later committed to New Mexico State.[1]
As a junior, Queen averaged 7.8 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game as one of the top reserves for the Aggies. He scored a season-high 27 points in the WAC Tournament title game against Grand Canyon.[11] He was named the 2019 WAC Tournament MVP.[12] In the first round of the 2019 NCAA tournament, he scored 14 points but missed a potential game-winning three-pointer in a 78–77 loss to fifth-seeded Auburn, who would advance to the Final Four.[13] As a senior, Queen averaged 13.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game and was one of the top defenders in the conference.[1] He missed three weeks with a knee injury.[14] Queen was named to the Second Team All-WAC.[15] He scored a season-high 23 points and nine rebounds on November 22, 2019, in a 78-77 loss to New Mexico.[16]
Professional career
[edit]Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2021)
[edit]After going undrafted in the 2020 NBA draft, Queen signed with the Houston Rockets on November 12, 2020.[17] He was waived in training camp on December 16.[18] He then joined the Rockets' NBA G League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, making his debut on February 10, 2021.[19] Queen averaged 10 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 steals per game, shooting 45.8 percent from the floor.[20]
On September 29, 2021, Queen signed a partially guaranteed training camp deal with the Los Angeles Lakers,[21][20] but was waived on October 15.[22] Queen subsequently rejoined the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.[23] In 10 games, he averaged 22.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 3.0 steals and 2.6 3-pointers made.[24]
Houston Rockets (2021–2022)
[edit]On December 18, 2021, Queen signed a two-way contract with the Houston Rockets.[24][25] On April 7, 2022, he was named the 2021–22 NBA G League Most Valuable Player.[26][27]
Philadelphia 76ers (2022)
[edit]On July 1, 2022, Queen signed a two-year, $3.5 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.[28] Queen was waived by the 76ers after suffering a head injury in an opening preseason game.[29]
Indiana Pacers (2022–2023)
[edit]On October 11, 2022, Queen signed a two-way contract with the Indiana Pacers, splitting time with their G League affiliate, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.[30] He was named to the G League's inaugural Next Up Game for the 2022–23 season.[31] On March 27, 2023, the G League suspended Queen for one game without pay for directing threatening language toward a game official in a 125–121 win over the Delaware Blue Coats two days earlier. This caused him to miss the Mad Ants' first round playoff game against the Capital City Go-Go, which the Mad Ants lost.[32]
On March 29, the Pacers waived Queen.[33]
Orlando Magic (2023–present)
[edit]On September 12, 2023, Queen signed with the Orlando Magic[34] and on October 21, his deal was converted into a two-way contract.[35]
On July 5, 2024, Queen signed another two-way contract with Orlando.[36]
Career statistics
[edit]GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
[edit]Regular season
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021–22 | Houston | 10 | 0 | 7.4 | .455 | .375 | 1.000 | 1.6 | .4 | .5 | .1 | 4.3 |
2022–23 | Indiana | 7 | 0 | 10.0 | .241 | .133 | 1.000 | 2.4 | .9 | .3 | .7 | 3.0 |
2023–24 | Orlando | 14 | 0 | 11.8 | .368 | .176 | .750 | 1.4 | 1.3 | .5 | .4 | 2.9 |
Career | 31 | 0 | 10.0 | .360 | .250 | .857 | 1.7 | .9 | .5 | .4 | 3.4 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Kalbrosky, Bryan (April 12, 2020). "Trevelin Queen on journey from JuCo to the verge of NBA: 'I was homeless, kicked out, hungry'". HoopsHype. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- ^ Gribanov, Mike (November 5, 2019). "3 Sleeper Prospects Going Into The Start Of The NCAA Season". The Stepien. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- ^ Justin Martinez (November 16, 2020). "From homeless to NBA hopeful, Trevelin Queen never folded". Las Cruces Sun News. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
- ^ Magnotti, Trevor (April 27, 2020). "The 2020 NBA Draft's challenges are nothing new for Trevelin Queen". FanSided. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- ^ "Marin vs. Feather River - December 10, 2016". College of Marin. December 10, 2016. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- ^ "2016-17 Men's Basketball Statistics - Marin". California Community College Athletic Association. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- ^ a b "Trevelin Queen - 2019-20". New Mexico State Athletics. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- ^ a b Dindinger, Peter (May 12, 2020). "Former NMMI standout eyes NBA draft". NMMI Sports Press. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ^ "WJCAC All-Conference Basketball". NJCAA Region 5. March 12, 2018. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ^ Stephens, Brad (September 14, 2018). "Guard Queen departs from Hilltoppers". The Daily News. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ^ Wagner, Bill (March 26, 2019). "Taylor Murray puts finishing touches on tremendous career at Kentucky". Capital Gazette. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ^ Pascoe, Bruce (November 16, 2019). "Short-handed but tough-minded New Mexico State could give Cats tough test in nonconference tilt". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ^ McKnight, Michael (March 21, 2019). "What Happens When a March Madness Buzzer Beater Doesn't Go In". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ^ Deaver, Colin (April 18, 2020). "NM State's Trevelin Queen hoping to be selected in NBA Draft". KTSM. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ^ "2020 WAC Men's Basketball Postseason Honors Announced" (Press release). Western Athletic Conference. March 10, 2020. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
- ^ "Lyle lifts New Mexico past New Mexico St. 78-77". ESPN. Associated Press. November 22, 2019. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ^ DuBose, Ben (November 19, 2020). "Rockets to sign rookie guard Trevelin Queen from New Mexico State". Rockets Wire. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
- ^ DuBose, Ben (December 16, 2020). "Rockets waive Jerian Grant, Trevelin Queen, and Kenny Wooten". Rockets Wire. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
- ^ "Trevelin Queen: Nets six points from G League bench". CBS Sports. February 12, 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
- ^ a b Morgan, Andy (September 28, 2021). "Los Angeles Lakers sign Trevelin Queen to training camp roster". KTSM.com. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^ Los Angeles Lakers [@Lakers] (September 29, 2021). "OFFICIAL: The Lakers have signed Trevelin Queen to an Exhibit-10 training camp contract" (Tweet). Retrieved October 3, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Lakers Make Training Camp Cuts". NBA.com. October 15, 2021. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
- ^ "Vipers finalize training camp roster". NBA.com. October 25, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ a b "Rockets Announce Roster Changes". NBA.com. December 18, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ Danielle Lerner (January 14, 2022). "Having lived in a car, Rockets rookie Trevelin Queen has no complaints". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
- ^ "Rio Grande Valley Vipers' Trevelin Queen Named Kia NBA G League MVP As Team Wins Three 2021-22 Season Awards". NBA.com. April 7, 2022. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
- ^ Ben DuBose (April 7, 2022). "Two-way Rockets player Trevelin Queen named NBA G League MVP". Rockets Wire. USA Today. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
- ^ "Trevelin Queen Signed By Philadelphia 76ers". NBA. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
- ^ Carlin, Ky (October 9, 2022). "Sixers parting ways with Trevelin Queen, roster now stands at 19". Retrieved October 9, 2022.
- ^ "Pacers Sign Trevelin Queen to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. October 11, 2022. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- ^ "Wolves' Garza And Ignite's Henderson Named Captains For NBA G League Next Up Game". NBA.com. February 7, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ^ "Fort Wayne Mad Ants' Trevelin Queen Suspended". NBA.com. March 27, 2023. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
- ^ "Pacers Waive Queen". NBA.com. March 29, 2023. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
- ^ "Orlando Magic Sign Free Agents Trevelin Queen and Brandon Williams". NBA.com. September 12, 2023. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
- ^ "Orlando Magic Convert Trevelin Queen to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. October 21, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
- ^ "Orlando Magic Re-Sign Free Agent Trevelin Queen to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. July 5, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
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[edit]- 1997 births
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- Basketball players from Baltimore
- College of Marin alumni
- Fort Wayne Mad Ants players
- Houston Rockets players
- Indiana Pacers players
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- New Mexico Military Institute alumni
- New Mexico State Aggies men's basketball players
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