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JANUARY 24, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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JANUARY 19, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Unstoppable against Minnesota Queen notched 27 points (10-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Monday's 77-71 win over Minnesota.

Impact Minnesota simply had no answers for Queen, who closed out Monday's win over the Golden Gophers with 27 points, seven rebounds, two assists, a block and a steal. The 6-foot-10 center has been one of the best freshmen in the country this season, averaging 16.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.2 steals and one block across 17 starts. Queen and the Terrapins will look to build off of Monday's momentum heading into Thursday's game against Northwestern.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Derik Queen finds his range, powers Terrapins past Gophers Maryland’s freshman center delivers the type of performance that fuels all the hype that followed the touted recruit to College Park.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Freshman Derik Queen scores a season-high 27 and Maryland beats Minnesota 77-71

Freshman Derik Queen scored 18 of his season-high 27 points in the second half, Rodney Rice added 21 points and Maryland beat Minnesota 77-71

JANUARY 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Productive in defeat Queen notched 17 points (6-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals in 34 minutes during Sunday's 83-79 loss to Oregon.

Impact Queen converted on 6-of-13 looks from the field, closing with 17 points, five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals during Sunday's loss against the Ducks. The 6-foot-10 freshman has been incredible for the Terrapins this season, averaging 16 points, eight rebounds, two assists, 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks across 15 starts. Queen, who has struggled commanding the glass in Maryland's last two games, will look to get back on track against UCLA on Friday.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Reese, Derik Queen power Maryland past Maryland Eastern Shore 81-66

Julian Reese had 23 points and 11 rebounds, Derik Queen also had a double-double, and Maryland defeated Maryland Eastern Shore 81-66

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Queen leads Maryland against Saint Francis (PA) after 26-point showing

Maryland faces the Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash after Derik Queen scored 26 points in Maryland's 83-78 loss to the Purdue Boilermakers

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Derik Queen guides Maryland against St. Francis (Pa.) One of the most positive signs this season for Maryland has been the play of Derik Queen, especially against the toughest teams on the Terra...

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Saint Francis (PA) visits Maryland after Queen's 26-point game

Maryland hosts the Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash after Derik Queen scored 26 points in Maryland's 83-78 loss to the Purdue Boilermakers

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • Associated Press

Another dazzling effort Queen notched 26 points (11-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 35 minutes during Sunday's 83-78 loss to Purdue.

Impact It was the second consecutive double-double for Queen, who also set a career-best scoring mark, albeit in defeat. The freshman has lived up to every bit of the hype so far, and his usage down low is significantly impact the value of Julian Reese, whose counting stats are down across the board with Queen there to share the paint.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs double-double against OSU Queen contributed 17 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and two steals across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 83-59 victory over Ohio State.

Impact Queen posted his third double-double of his young college career, logging 17 points, 11 rebounds, one assists and two steals during Wednesday's rout of the Buckeyes. The 6-foot-10 freshman has been a force for the Terrapins this season, averaging 16.6 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.2 steals and one block. Queen has passed the eye test in the Terrapins' Big Ten Conference opener and will look to stay on track against Trey Kaufman-Renn and Purdue this weekend.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Queen's 20 points spark hot-shooting Maryland past winless Alcorn State 96-58

Derik Queen scored 20 points, snared nine rebounds and dished five assists as Maryland shot its way past winless Alcorn State, 96-58 in a nonconference game

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Dominant against Villanova Queen had 22 points (9-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and one block over 35 minutes during Sunday's 76-75 victory over Villanova.

Impact Queen logged his second double-double of the season, posting 22 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and a block during Sunday's win over the Wildcats. The 6-foot-10 freshman continues to look incredible in his first collegiate season, as Queen hit a pair of free throws to put the Terrapins up one with 22 seconds left in the contest. Through six starts, Queen is averaging 16.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 blocks on 25.5 minutes per game. Queen will look to feast against Bucknell this Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Derik Queen's latest star turn rallies the Terps past Villanova The standout freshman hit two late free throws to help secure a 76-75 win in the Empire Classic in Newark.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Continues to shine Queen logged 24 points (9-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 36 minutes during Friday's 78-74 loss to Marquette.

Impact Queen has yet to let his foot off the gas to open the 2024-25 season, logging another stellar outing in a narrow loss against the Golden Eagles. The 6-foot-10 freshman has been nearly unstoppable in his first four collegiate games, averaging 16.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.5 blocks on 25 minutes per game. Queen has yet to face off with someone of the standout big men of the Big Ten conference, but a strong outing against a ranked Marquette team bodes well for Queen's prospects moving forward.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NBA Draft: Record-Setting Games in Three Freshmen Debuts After the first day of the regular season in college basketball, our first look at top-tier freshmen did not disappoint. Three extremely int...

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • SI.COM

Derik Queen exceeds the hype in his Terps debut vs. Manhattan | TAKEAWAYS Freshman center Derik Queen’s debut was a sight to behold, but Maryland’s 3-point shooting woes arose again in its season-opening win.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Derik Queen stands tall in debut as Maryland downs Manhattan Five-star freshman Derik Queen racked up 22 points and 20 rebounds in his collegiate debut as Maryland pulled away from visiting Manhattan t...

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Derik Queen only adds to fuel to his hype as Maryland rolls in opener The Terrapins, with a remade roster headlined by Derik Queen, roll past Manhattan in the season opener, 79-49.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Freshman Derik Queen stands tall in debut as Maryland downs Manhattan Five-star freshman Derik Queen racked up 22 points and 20 rebounds in his collegiate debut as Maryland pulled away from visiting Manhattan t...

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Queen has 22 points, 20 rebounds in debut as Maryland beats Manhattan 79-49

Derik Queen scored 22 points and grabbed 20 rebounds, Ja’Kobi Gillespie added 16 points and five assists and Maryland pulled away in the second half to beat Manhattan 79-49 in the...

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Posts 20-20 game in collegiate debut Queen recorded 22 points (9-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 20 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 27 minutes during Monday's 79-49 win over Manhattan.

Impact Queen was unstoppable in his first game at the collegiate level, racking up 22 points and 20 rebounds during Monday's win over the Jaspers. The 6-foot-10 freshman was a top-15 player in the class of 2024, and he made his impact felt early on. Queen was a beneficiary of Julian Reese's foul trouble in this lopsided affair, but his historic night is sure to have Terrapins' fans excited about a Reese and Queen frontcourt duo.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Maryland stoked for 'generational talent' Derik Queen's debut vs. Manhattan Maryland landed just two five-star recruits in its history before Derik Queen committed to the Terrapins.The touted center makes his Marylan...

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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