Ht/Wt: 6'10" / 245 lbs
Position: C
Team: Maryland
Class: Freshman

2025 Draft Profile - Derik Queen

Jonathan Givony - ESPN - March 25th: "Queen had an excellent weekend, showing off his diverse skill set and aggressive mentality. He hit an incredible buzzer-beating game winner against Colorado State to help Maryland advance to its first Sweet 16 since 2016."

NBA Draft Room - March 22nd: "He’s a big-bodied post player who has nimble feet, great hands and a high skill level. He’s a great scorer and has a unique offensive skill-set but might struggle to guard at the NBA level."

Jeremy Woo - ESPN - March 13th: "Queen is the most offensively gifted big in this draft class, presenting matchup problems with his ability to put the ball on the floor and attack out of different spots on the interior. Despite his productivity, there have been gripes from NBA scouts who have critiqued his consistency, leaving room for doubt particularly on the defensive end, where he can be lethargic."

Kyle Boone - CBS Sports - March 12th: "Queen is a more throwback big whose game is predicated on physicality and passing finesse unlike Newell or Maluach -- two more defensive-centric, above-the-rim talents. He sees the game at a high level and is a menace on the boards."

Jonathan Wasserman - Bleacher Report - March 11th: "Believers will look at his unique ball-handling and footwork, which help separate him from past heavier-set, back-to-the-basket bigs who've struggled to stick or take off in the NBA. He's surprised most this year with how comfortable he looks facing up and using his dribble."

USA Today - March 11th: "An active, physical big man, Queen has a soft touch around the rim with either hand but has a power game, too. He can run the court and handle the basketball well for a power forward-center."




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