Derik Queen
High school career
As a freshman, Queen attended Saint Frances Academy) in his native Baltimore. On March 12, 2021, he scored a season-high 56 points in a 99–55 win over Annapolis Area Christian School. Queen averaged 14 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two blocks per game during the COVID-shortened season, leading the Panthers to a 15–1 record and an appearance in the Baltimore Catholic League title game. He was named the MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year for his performance. Following the season, Queen transferred to Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida. He received limited playing time as a sophomore due to the amount of talent on the team, which won its second straight GEICO Nationals title with a 60–49 win over Link Academy).
High school career
On November 25, 2023, Queen recorded 24 points and eight rebounds to lead Montverde to a 103–74 win over Duncanville High School. In their next game, an 86–69 victory over IMG Academy, he posted 25 points and 13 rebounds. On December 8, Queen tallied 20 points and nine rebounds in a 71–59 win over Link Academy.
College career
Queen enrolled at the University of Maryland in 2024. Following his freshman season, he was a first-team All-Big Ten selection by the coaches and won the Big Ten Freshman of the Year. In the 2025 Big Ten Tournament, Queen scored 31 points against the eventual Big Ten champion Michigan Wolverines in the semifinal. It was the most points ever scored in the tournament by a Maryland freshman and earned him an All-Tournament Team selection.
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