Queen is widely considered a potential lottery pick in the 2025 NBA draft, and Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman projected him to go fifth overall. Players typically don't resist the NBA overtures when they rank so highly on draft boards.
The Baltimore native is doing his hometown proud during the NCAA Tournament. Maryland faces No. 1 Florida on Thursday in the Sweet 16.
The Baltimore native and Terps basketball star has signed an NIL endorsement deal with Dairy Queen, maker of ice cream treats, including its iconic soft-serve Blizzards, according to a report Thursday in Cllct. Queen posted a Dairy Queen advertisement on his social media accounts, including Instagram.
Who is Derik Queen? The Maryland true freshman big man is making a big name for himself in the men's NCAA Tournament this season:
BALTIMORE -- Maryland star Derik Queen was noncommittal about his future after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch at the Baltimore Orioles' home opener Monday. "I don't know," Queen said.
The Maryland basketball program is undergoing massive change this offseason. The Terps, fresh off a run to the Sweet 16, are in the midst of a coaching
Maryland's Derik Queen sent the Terrapins to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2016 with a stunning game-winning shot against Colorado State.
Maryland Terrapins star Derik Queen is among the top NBA draft prospects, and the stellar play in the NCAA Tournament is only helping boost his stock. The latest NBA draft projections for Queen has the big man in play to be a potential top-five pick.