Derik Queen C #22
Height: 6-9 (206cm)
Weight: 250 lbs (113kg)
Born: Dec 27, 2004 (21 years old)
Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
Nationality: United States
Current Team: New Orleans Pelicans
Current NBA Status: Under Contract (New Orleans Pelicans)
Free Agent: TO-2027; TO-2028; RFA-2029
Agent: Bill Duffy, Justin Haynes, Joe Branch
NBA Draft: 2025 Round 1, Pick 13, Atlanta Hawks
Pre-Draft Team: Maryland (Fr)
High School: Montverde Academy (Montverde, Florida)
Derik Queen Bio
Name: Derik Queen
Position: C
Jersey: #22
Current Team: New Orleans Pelicans
Born: Dec 27, 2004
Age: 21 years old
Birthplace/Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-9 (206cm)
Weight: 250 lbs (113kg)
Current NBA Status: Under Contract (New Orleans Pelicans)
Free Agent: TO-2027; TO-2028; RFA-2029
Agent: Bill Duffy, Justin Haynes, Joe Branch
Draft Entry: 2025 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: 2025 Early Entrant
Drafted: Round 1, Pick 13, Atlanta Hawks
Draft Rights Trade: ATL to NOP, Jun 25, 2025
Pre-Draft Team: Maryland (Fr)
High School: Montverde Academy (Montverde, Florida)
AAU Team: Team Thrill (DC)
NBA Awards & Honors
| Award | Date |
|---|---|
| 1x All-Rookie Second Team | 2026 |
| 1x Rising Stars Challenge Participant | 2026 |
NCAA Awards & Honors
| Award | Date |
|---|---|
| 1x NABC East District First Team | 2025 |
| 1x AP All-American Honorable Mention | 2025 |
| 1x All-Big Ten First Team (Coaches) | 2025 |
| 1x All-Big Ten Second Team (Media) | 2025 |
| 1x Big Ten All-Tournament Team | 2025 |
| 1x Big Ten Freshman of the Year (Coaches) | 2025 |
| 1x Big Ten Freshman of the Year (Media) | 2025 |
| 1x All-Big Ten Freshman Team | 2025 |
| 5x Big Ten Freshman of the Week | 2/17/2025, 2/10/2025, 1/27/2025, 12/9/2024, 11/25/2024 |
| 1x Emerald Coast Classic MVP | 2025 |
| 1x Emerald Coast Classic All-Tournament Team | 2025 |
Prep/High School Awards & Honors
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| 1x McDonalds All-American MVP | 2024 |