History of Derik Queen in Timeline

Derik Emanuel Queen is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA. He previously played college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins. Queen was a highly-rated five-star recruit out of Montverde Academy in the 2024 class. He entered the NBA after being drafted 13th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2025 NBA draft.

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December 27, 2004: Derik Queen's Birth

On December 27, 2004, Derik Emanuel Queen was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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March 12, 2021: Queen Scores Season-High 56 Points

On March 12, 2021, Derik Queen scored a season-high 56 points in a 99–55 win over Annapolis Area Christian School while playing for Saint Frances Academy.

December 9, 2022: Queen Records First Double-Double at Montverde

On December 9, 2022, Derik Queen recorded his first double-double at Montverde Academy, contributing 11 points and 11 rebounds during a 78–51 win over Oak Hill Academy at the Bob Kirk Invitational Showcase.

January 5, 2023: Queen Scores Season-High 34 Points

On January 5, 2023, Derik Queen scored a season-high 34 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in a 66–62 win over Sunrise Christian Academy at the LaPorte Invitational.

February 3, 2023: Queen Leads Montverde to Victory Over Link Academy

On February 3, 2023, Derik Queen recorded 24 points and 13 rebounds to lead Montverde to an 85–48 win over top-ranked Link Academy.

October 27, 2023: Queen Narrows Down School Choices

On October 27, 2023, Derik Queen narrowed his list of schools down to four finalists: Maryland, Indiana, Kansas, and Houston.

November 25, 2023: Queen Leads Montverde to Victory Over Duncanville High School

On November 25, 2023, Derik Queen recorded 24 points and eight rebounds to lead Montverde to a 103–74 win over Duncanville High School.

2023: Queen Leads Team Thill to UAA Championship

In 2023, Derik Queen led Team Thill to an Under Armour Association (UAA) 17U spring championship, recording 22 points, 15 rebounds, and five blocks in their title game victory over West Coast Elite.