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College Basketball News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / July 18
Pelicans' rookie Derik Queen undergoes surgery, out 12 weeks
Former University of Maryland big man Derik Queen underwent surgery to address a torn ligament in his left wrist. The surgery was performed Friday morning by Dr.
College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / July 5
Pelicans sign first-rounders from 2025 NBA Draft
The Pelicans have officially signed their two 2025 lottery picks, the team confirmed today, announcing in a press release that guard Jeremiah Fears and big man Derik Queen have inked their rookie scale contracts.
Is Derik Queen Worth The Risk For The New Orleans Pelicans?
The New Orleans Pelicans shook the NBA world when they traded up in the 2025 NBA Draft to select 6-foot-10 big Derik Queen, surrendering their 23rd pick and more critically, their unprotected 2026 first rounder.
The 'AP men's college basketball Players of the Year' quiz
How many of the men's college basketball players to be named the Associated Press' Player of the Year since the 1999-2000 season can you name in five minutes?
College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / June 30
NBA Insider criticizes Pelicans’ draft class headlined by Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen
The New Orleans Pelicans acquired a trio of prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft with Oklahoma’s Jeremiah Fears, Maryland’s Derik Queen, and Georgetown’s Micah Peavy.
New Orleans Pelicans reveal Derik Queen's jersey number
Following his incredible freshman season with the Maryland Terrapins, Derik Queen is now embarking on his professional career in the NBA. This week, the New Orleans Pelicans traded up 10 spots to get Queen with the No.
Derik Queen responds to Pelicans trading up 10 spots to draft him
The New Orleans Pelicans were aggressive in their pursuit of former Maryland center Derik Queen. In the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, the Pelicans moved up 10 spots in a trade with Atlanta in order to bring Queen to New Orleans.
New Orleans Pelicans Call Out Bill Simmons After Derik Queen Trade Comments
There were a number of wild moves made by teams during the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night, like the Utah Jazz drafting a player who openly said he didn't want to play for them, to the Portland Trail Blazers taking a player not projected to go in the first round.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 26
NBA Draft pick made great update to his LinkedIn profile
Shortly after the first round of the NBA Draft was completed, Queen shared his big career news on LinkedIn.
Derik Queen says there’s something he ‘can’t wait’ to do with ‘killer’ Zion Williamson on New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans were active during the 2025 NBA Draft as they traded their own pick. The New Orleans Pelicans originally had the No. 23 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
NBA analyst slams Pelicans' trade for Derik Queen as top 5 dumbest of this decade
The New Orleans Pelicans added some big pieces to their roster on Wednesday night in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. After selecting Oklahoma point guard Jeremiah Fears at No.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 26
Widely panned Pelicans' Derik Queen trade isn't as crazy as it seems
The Pelicans threw a curveball in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft when they traded up from No. 23 to No. 13 for Derik Queen.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 26
Cooper Flagg, Derik Queen and Asa Newell Grab Attention at NBA Draft
The 2025 NBA Draft went down in style at Barclays Center, New York, on June 25. All eyes were on the No. 1 pick, and as expected, Cooper Flagg’s name was the first to be called.
Derik Queen might be a star, but the path Joe Dumars and the Pelicans took to get him was a reckless gamble
New Orleans gave up a valuable 2026 pick in order to acquire the big man out of Maryland
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Pelicans to acquire No. 13 pick from Hawks, take March Madness star
The New Orleans Pelicans and Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a trade that will send the No. 13 overall pick from Atlanta to New Orleans in exchange for No. 23 overall and a 2026 first-round pick, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania.
NBA News / Raptors Nation / June 25
Raptors rumors: Toronto offering No. 9 pick for Derrick White
The Toronto Raptors could be eyeing a trade for Boston Celtics guard Derrick White. The Raptors have emerged as a real suitor for White before the 2025
Derik Queen Projected To Raptors In Bleacher Report’s Post-Finals Mock Draft
The 2024-25 season is officially over. The Toronto Raptors will now have their sights set on the 2025 NBA Draft which is set for June 25 and 26. Toronto will have the No.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 20
Landing spots for three NBA Draft prospects remain a mystery
With most of the pre-draft process already wrapped up, it feels safe to project the landing spots of many of the draft’s premier talent. Except for these three players.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 20
Drafter beware: Four NBA lottery prospects who could be busts
Teams should draft Ace Bailey of Rutgers and these three players at their own risk in the 2025 NBA Draft (first round Wednesday, June 25, 8 p.m. ET).
Derik Queen Projected To Raptors In Latest Bleacher Report Mock Draft
The Toronto Raptors continue to host workouts ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft. The team will have the No. 9 and No. 39 pick in the two-day draft. There’s been a lot of speculation about what the Raptors are going to do with their first-round pick.
Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / June 12
ESPN analyst calls Maryland big Derik Queen 'most skilled big man' in the 2025 NBA Draft
After an outstanding freshman season, Maryland center Derik Queen will hear his name called in Round 1 of the NBA Draft. But when is the question. Some analysts see Queen tumbling in the draft following his poor NBA Combine performance.
Derik Queen Projected To Raptors In ESPN’s Latest Mock Draft
The Toronto Raptors are gearing up for the 2025 NBA Draft. The draft is set for June 25 as the Raptors are beginning to lock in on their potential options.
Toronto Raptors Linked to Derik Queen as Top Center Option in NBA Mock Draft
The Toronto Raptors’ search for long-term frontcourt help could lead them to Maryland’s Derik Queen. In CBS Sports’ latest mock draft, Toronto selects the 6-foot-9 freshman big man at No.
Raptors Projected To Take Derik Queen In CBS Sports’ Latest Mock Draft
The Toronto Raptors have a decision to make. The 2025 NBA Draft is fast approaching and is set for June 25. The Raptors who have been linked to many trade rumors ahead of the draft are slatted to pick No.
Maryland Terrapins News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / May 30
Maryland Basketball: Center Derik Queen falls in ESPN's latest NBA Draft big board
At one point, Maryland freshman Derik Queen was a projected top-five pick, but the NBA Combine didn't do him justice. The former five-star recruit was named as a player whose draft stock was falling.
NBA News / ChiCitySports / May 19
Bulls add ‘major offensive talent’ and double up on big men in latest ESPN mock draft
The Chicago Bulls didn’t get any lottery luck earlier this month, which means they will stay picking 12th overall. That may not be an enviable spot for teams aiming to improve in the NBA, but it is a pretty solid position to be in with a deep draft class coming in.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / April 5
Maryland hero Derik Queen enters NBA draft
Maryland big man Derik Queen is saying good-bye to the school after one season and declaring for the NBA draft. The 6-foot-10 Queen made his announcement on ESPN, saying "I'm entering the 2025 NBA Draft." The star freshman from Baltimore averaged 16.5 points and 9.0 rebounds in 36 games for the Terrapins.
College Basketball News / The Spun / April 1
Derik Queen Has 5-Word Reaction To The Buzz Williams Hire
Maryland made a big splash for its men's basketball program after Kevin Willard left to be the head coach at Villanova. Maryland hired Buzz Williams away from Texas A&M on Tuesday, a move that should keep Maryland in the hunt to go deep in future NCAA Tournaments.
Maryland star Derik Queen signs the perfect NIL deal
Some things in life just make sense and that has been the beauty of the NIL space in college athletics. When there's a fit and a player can make money while a company can capitalize on their name, image and likeness ... things just seem to come together.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 26
Derik Queen, No. 4 Maryland set sights on top-seeded Florida
SAN FRANCISCO -- Florida's Todd Golden hopes a visit to his old coaching grounds will be just a brief stopover on the Gators' way back to the center of the college basketball stage.
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