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High-caliber prospects stopped by Portland on Friday. The Portland Trail Blazers hosted a private workout Friday with NBA Draft prospects Egor Demin, Derik Queen and Noah Penda, according to 1080TheFan’s Danny Marang.

Derik Queen 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.

College Basketball News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / June 10

ESPN: Derik Queen receives green room invite to 2025 NBA Draft

On Tuesday, Maryland's Derik Queen was one of 13 players who received an invitation to the 2025 NBA Draft green room. Queen joins Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, Tre Johnson, Khaman Maluach, Jeremiah Fears, Kon Knueppel, Kasparas Jakucionis, Egor Demin, Carter Bryant, and Asa Newell as the 13 players to receive invites.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 10

NBA invites 13 prospects to draft green room

A total of 13 draft-eligible players have been invited to the NBA’s green room for the 2025 draft so far.

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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.

NBA News / ChiCitySports / June 9

Bulls lottery target compared favorably to Rockets superstar

With the 12th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls will select someone. With every passing day, Derik Queen gets more and more likely. Virtually every single mock draft has the Maryland big man landing in the Windy City, and there’s a lot of reason to think so.

College Basketball News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / June 5

Maryland Basketball: Derik Queen almost falls out of 'Lottery Pick' status in latest NBA mock draft

Following the NCAA Tournament, Maryland basketball big man Derik Queen was once considered a top-five pick ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft. But the NBA Combine did Queen no justice.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / June 4

Highlighting Derik Queen’s Strengths and Weaknesses Ahead of NBA Draft

Maryland made the NCAA Tournament this past season and was led by star freshman Derik Queen. The big man possesses a diverse offensive skill set that gives him a ton of star potential.

College Basketball News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / June 3

Dusty May plans on using Yaxel Lendeborg like 'a queen on the chessboard' for Michigan basketball

After Michigan basketball's season ended after a Sweet 16 run, the Wolverines had to begin the recruiting process immediately -- even prior to being eliminated.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / May 31

NBA Draft: Top Landing Spots for Maryland's Derik Queen

Derik Queen took the college basketball scene by storm the past season with his bruiting yet silky style of play. Standing at 6-foot-10 and 246 pounds, Queen was no traditional center.

Chicago Bulls' Potential Lottery Pick, NBA Draft Plans Revealed

Every time Kelly Flagg sees Derik Queen, it makes her want to cry. "She missed him this year," Cooper Flagg, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, said of his mother.

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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.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / May 27

Derik Queen speaks out on Nikola Jokic comparisons

The NBA Draft is coming up in a little less than a month, and one of the most intriguing players in the draft is Maryland basketball center Derik Queen.

CBS Sports Projects Raptors Taking Maryland’s Derik Queen In Latest Mock Draft

Upgrading the center position is a need for the Toronto Raptors this offseason. A cost-effective option is to draft one at pick No. 9 and help strengthen their frontline behind Jakob Poeltl.

College Basketball News / Toronto Raptors on SI / May 23

Raptors Linked to Maryland’s Derik Queen, One of Draft’s Top Post Scorers

Derik Queen is a throwback to an era gone by. The Maryland big man thrives in the post, backing down defenders with patience, footwork, and soft touch around the rim.

Prospect Profile: Assessing Derik Queen’s Fit with the Bulls

The Chicago Bulls officially pick 12th overall in the upcoming NBA Draft this June, where they will be searching the back end of the lottery for a diamond in the rough.

College Basketball News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / May 19

ESPN predicts Maryland basketball freshman Derik Queen as a lottery pick in post-combine mock draft

Even after reports indicated Maryland basketball center Derik Queen's draft stock could be falling, ESPN doesn't see it that way. With the NBA Draft Combine over, ESPN came out with its new 2025 NBA mock draft.

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.

Potential Sixers Draft Target Compared to 5-time NBA All-Star

Armed with the No. 3 pick in the draft, the Philadelphia 76ers have the opportunity to pair a promising young prospect with their trio of All-Stars. While many expect them to select a perimeter player, the front office could look to solidify the roster's frontcourt depth for the future.

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.

Maryland Terrapins News / Yardbarker / March 27

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.

Queen, No. 4 Maryland set sights on top-seeded Florida

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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.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 25