Maryland Basketball: Derik Queen spotted with NBA star
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Maryland basketball’s standout freshman center, Derik Queen, had the chance to meet NBA star point guard Chris Paul earlier this week during the Wizards-Spurs game on Monday. Paul, a 12-time NBA All-Star and one of the greatest point guards in basketball history, contributed to the Spurs’ 131-121 win over the Wizards, recording 8 points, 9 assists, and 5 rebounds. After the game, Paul and Queen were seen in a conversation, providing Queen with an invaluable opportunity to gain insight from an experienced professional.
Derik Queen chatted with Chris Paul after Wizards-Spurs tonight (via Ricky Harris/IG) pic.twitter.com/HJm5WK8I89
— Harrison Rich (@harrisonrich_) February 11, 2025
Queen, coming off a dominant 29-point performance in a victory over Rutgers, earned his fourth Big Ten Freshman of the Week award—making him the first player in Maryland program history to achieve such a feat. As the accolades continue to roll in for Queen, his main focus remains on helping the Terrapins win a Big Ten championship and make a deep run in the NCAA tournament this March. Currently, Maryland holds an 18-6 record and is 8-5 in conference play, ranking No. 25 in the latest AP Poll.
As the Terps continue to battle in the final stretch of the regular season, Maryland will need more big-time performances from Queen. If he can continue to play at an elite level similar to what we witnessed against Rutgers, the Terrapins will be a force to be reckoned with in tournament play.
Queen and the Terps return to action on Thursday, Feb. 13 for a roach matchup against Nebraska. That game is scheduled for tip-off at 8:30 pm ET on Big Ten Network (BTN).
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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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