The New Orleans Pelicans made headlines this 2025 NBA Draft when they drafted big man Derik Queen out of Maryland.

Queen totaled 13 points (5-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists across 27 minutes in Thursday's 98-91 Summer League loss to the Timberwolves.

Jay Bilas believes the New Orleans Pelicans may not end up regretting drafting former Maryland Terrapins star Derik Queen and giving up a draft pick to land him.

Maryland center Derik Queen is arguably the most skilled big man in the 2025 NBA Draft, making him an intriguing prospect to watch. Queen averaged 16.5 points, ...

The Pelicans acquired Queen in a draft-night deal with the Atlanta Hawks, who received No. 23 pick Asa Newell and an ...

Former Maryland star Derik Queen has prepared himself for the NBA. The Baltimore native is ready to take advantage of his ...

A look at whether the the Pelicans reached too far in the 2025 NBA Draft when they traded up to No. 13 for Maryland's Derik ...

“Derik Queen’s draft night schedule: 1. Get Drafted 2. Updated LinkedIn,” the team said, adding a crying-laughing emoji. The 6-foot-9 center averaged 16.5 points, 9 rebounds and 2.2 combined steals ...

Few NBA prospects have a wider projected draft range than former Maryland men’s basketball star and Baltimore native Derik ...

Maryland's freshman center Derik Queen drafted to the New Orleans Pelicans as a part of a controversial draft-day trade ...