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A new player will be joining the DU men’s basketball team on the court next year.

Freshman Trevor Noonan is transferring from the U.S. Air Force Academy to DU but will not begin playing for the Pioneers until the 2010-11 season due to NCAA transfer rules.

DU attempted to recruit Noonan out of high school because of his great all-around talent, but Noonan opted for Air Force Academy instead.

In his first season at Air Force, Noonan proved he can shoot, pass and handle the ball.

He played in 25 games, averaging 2.3 points and 1.8 rebounds in 9.6 minutes per game.

Noonan is a 6-foot-9 inch, 215-pound forward from Legacy High School in Broomfield, Colo.

He was a three-year letter winner in basketball as well as  track. Noonan was a two-time first team all-conference pick and an all-state honorable mention selection.

He averaged 18.6 points and 13.5 rebounds per game as a senior in high school.

Denver showed one of their best years to date last season with a 15-16 record, eight of the losses by five points or less. 

The Pioneers have signed letters of intent from three incoming freshman, coming Florida, Texas and California.