Derik Queen is an American professional basketball player currently with the New Orleans Pelicans of the NBA. Drafted 13th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft after one season at the University of Maryland, the Baltimore native plays center at 6-foot-9 and earned All-Rookie Second Team honors in his debut campaign. This tag page collects news, articles, interviews, and updates covering his rookie season, his buzzer-beating NCAA Tournament moment against Colorado State, his historic 33-point triple-double against San Antonio, and ongoing coverage of his development as a versatile interior piece for New Orleans. Reporters and readers tracking his progress and frontcourt contributions will find the latest reporting here.
