Derik Queen
New Orleans Pelicans/C/
United StatesPlayer Info
Derik Queen is a highly-touted young center for the New Orleans Pelicans, selected 13th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. The 20-year-old, standing at 6'10" and 247 pounds, is seen as a foundational piece for the franchise's future. Queen's career began with a dominant high school tenure, where he was a consensus five-star recruit and McDonald's All-American. He then played one standout season at the University of Maryland, averaging a double-double and showcasing advanced footwork and passing ability for a big man. This performance made him a lottery pick. His main honors include being a First Team All-Big Ten selection and the Big Ten Freshman of the Year. A fun fact is his basketball lineage; he comes from a family of athletes and is known for his quiet confidence and high basketball IQ. In summary, Derik Queen is a skilled, modern center with old-school post moves, whose ability to score, rebound, and facilitate from the block makes him an exciting prospect for the Pelicans' frontcourt.
Overview
Honors
Key Stats
Glossary
NBA 2026-2027Preseason
GP
4
MPG
17.25
PPG
5.75
2PM%
35%
3PM%
25%
REB
8.75
AST
2.25
STL
1.25
BLK
0.75
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
NBA 2026-2027Preseason
Per Game Statistics
Games Played
4
Games Started
0
Minutes
17.25
Points
5.75
Rebound
8.75
Assist
2.25
Block
0.75
Steal
1.25
Field Goal %
33%
3-Point Field Goal %
25%
Free Throw %
61%
Offensive Rebound
2.5
Defensive Rebound
6.25
Turnovers
2.25
Assists/Turnovers
1
Personal Fouls
2.5
Total Data
Points
23
Rebound
35
Assist
9
Block
3
Steal
5
Field Goal %
33%
3-Point Field Goal %
25%
Free Throw %
61%
Offensive Rebound
10
Defensive Rebound
25
Turnovers
9
Personal Fouls
10