Derik Queen is an American professional basketball player currently with the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA. He entered the league as a highly-touted prospect, having been a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in his high school class before playing college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins. His professional career began when he was selected 13th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2025 NBA draft.
He has recently gained significant media attention following a standout individual performance. In a game against the Denver Nuggets on November 19, 2025, Queen scored a career-high 30 points, a notable achievement for the young player early in his professional tenure.
This performance, which occurred despite his team's loss, was covered extensively by major sports outlets. Headlines highlighted his offensive breakout and featured his postgame reflections, while also sparking broader discussion among analysts about his role and the team's strategy moving forward. The event has solidified his status as a promising rookie to watch in the current NBA season.
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