Maryland Star Derik Queen Declares for 2025 NBA Draft

The freshman center, who set multiple records and led the Terrapins to the Sweet 16, is projected as a lottery pick in the upcoming draft.

Derik Queen, Maryland's standout freshman center, announced his decision to enter the 2025 NBA draft during an appearance on 'SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt.'
Queen is projected as the No. 10 pick in ESPN's latest mock draft, following a record-breaking season and strong NCAA Tournament performances.
He set Maryland's freshman scoring record with 594 points, earned Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors, and was named to the conference's first team.
Key moments of his season include a buzzer-beater against Colorado State in the NCAA Tournament and a career-high 29-point game against Rutgers.
Queen's decision to leave was expected, and the recent coaching change at Maryland, with Buzz Williams replacing Kevin Willard, did not impact his choice.