Derik Queen is a top performer in the NBA Summer League

Originally posted on Maryland Terrapins on SI
By Chris Breiler | Last updated Jul 15, 2025 11:15 AM ET

Through two games in the NBA Summer League, Derik Queen has already established himself as one of the top performers. He's currently tied for 2nd in the league in rebounds, averaging 11.5 per game, and he's one of just six players averaging a double-double so far.

DQ's tied for 2nd in the @NBASummerLeague with 11.5 rebounds per game and one of just six players averaging a double-double!

He's back in action tonight as the @PelicansNBA take on Portland at 10 PM (ESPN) pic.twitter.com/dkqBlTVMsR
— Maryland Men’s Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) July 15, 2025

For Maryland fans, Queen's early success at the next level shouldn't come as much of a surprise. As a true freshman with the Terrapins, he served as a key piece of Maryland's run to the Sweet 16, leading the Terps in scoring with 16.5 points per game. The 6-10 center out of Baltimore would go on to become the Big Ten Freshman of the Year, along with earning All-Big Ten first-team honors.

He now looks to continue that success at the next level with the Pelicans, hoping to live up to the hype that comes with being the 13th overall pick. Given the fact that he is already establishing himself as one of the top performers in the Summer League, it looks like he's well on his way to doing just that.

Queen returns to action tonight as the New Orleans Pelicans take on the Portland Trail Blazers at 10 pm ET on ESPN.

This article first appeared on Maryland Terrapins on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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