Derik Queen is a top performer in the NBA Summer League
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Through two games in the NBA Summer League, Derik Queen has already established himself as one of the top performers. He's currently tied for 2nd in the league in rebounds, averaging 11.5 per game, and he's one of just six players averaging a double-double so far.
DQ's tied for 2nd in the @NBASummerLeague with 11.5 rebounds per game and one of just six players averaging a double-double!
— Maryland Men’s Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) July 15, 2025
He's back in action tonight as the @PelicansNBA take on Portland at 10 PM (ESPN) pic.twitter.com/dkqBlTVMsR
For Maryland fans, Queen's early success at the next level shouldn't come as much of a surprise. As a true freshman with the Terrapins, he served as a key piece of Maryland's run to the Sweet 16, leading the Terps in scoring with 16.5 points per game. The 6-10 center out of Baltimore would go on to become the Big Ten Freshman of the Year, along with earning All-Big Ten first-team honors.
He now looks to continue that success at the next level with the Pelicans, hoping to live up to the hype that comes with being the 13th overall pick. Given the fact that he is already establishing himself as one of the top performers in the Summer League, it looks like he's well on his way to doing just that.
Queen returns to action tonight as the New Orleans Pelicans take on the Portland Trail Blazers at 10 pm ET on ESPN.
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Christopher Breiler launched Winged Helmet Media and began covering the Michigan Football program in an unofficial capacity in 2017. He then joined Wolverine Digest as part of the FanNation network in 2021 as a contributing writer, where he served as both a writer and a photographer on game days. In 2024, he took over as the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI. In January of 2025, he took over as Publisher for Maryland On SI. His love for Michigan Football brought him into the industry, and his passion for being a content creator has led to some amazing experiences along the way.
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