Derik Queen
New Orleans Pelicans | Center
Player Info
Full Name: Derik Queen
Nationality: United States
Position: Center
Born: 27 Dec 2004
Height: 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Weight: 250 lb (113 kg)
About Derik Queen
Derik Emanuel Queen (born December 27, 2004) is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins. He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2024 class. He was drafted 13th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2025 NBA draft.