“Derik Queen’s draft night schedule: 1. Get Drafted 2. Updated LinkedIn,” the team said, adding a crying-laughing emoji. The 6-foot-9 center averaged 16.5 points, 9 rebounds and 2.2 combined steals and blocks in his freshman season at Maryland. Queen said he spoke the Pelicans “the most” during his pre-draft process.

Derik Queen, a 20-year-old Baltimore native and Terps star, was selected No. 13 overall by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2025 NBA draft.

After an incredible freshman season with the Maryland Terrapins, Derik Queen's NBA journey is now officially underway. On Wednesday night during the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks selected Queen with the No.