Derik Queen is a center for the Maryland Terrapins and plays as a freshman in the 2024-2025 season. Derik hails from Baltimore, Maryland, and attended Montverde Academy. He scored several double-doubles, including a 20-point, 20-rebound game in his debut against Manhattan, making him the first Maryland player to achieve this feat since 1995. He recorded seven points as well as 11 rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and one steal in an away game against Indiana. He was remarkable against Northwestern, making 14 rebounds, which was his sixth game in double digits.
Derik Queen had a remarkable career at Montverde Academy in Florida. Queen was a consensus five-star recruit who also made an appearance in the McDonald's All-American game. During the 2023-24 season, Queen led Montverde to an undefeated 33-0 record with an average of 16.4 points per game and 7.5 rebounds per game. Queen was named in the MaxPreps Second Team All-American after helping Montverde to the Chipotle National Championship. Before he transferred to Montverde, he played his freshman year at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, where he was named the MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year. He also earned an honorable mention as a junior in the MaxPreps Junior All-American team. Queen also played AAU for Team Thrill, leading the team to the 2023 Under Armour Association U-17 spring championship.
Derik Queen NIL deals
Derik Queen has endorsed three companies as of 2025- Maryland NIL Store, Stanley, and Jimmy’s Famous Seafood, according to his Instagram profile.
Derik Queen NIL deal tracker
| Date | Deal Partners |
| 03/20/25 | Stanley |
| 01/31/25 | Maryland NIL Store |
| 8/24/24 | Jimmy’s Famous Seafood |
Derik Queen's notable NIL deals
Stanley Brand
Queen signed a NIL deal with Stanley Brand on March 20, 2025, according to his Instagram account.
Maryland NIL Store
Derik Queen signed with the Maryland NIL Store on January 31, 2025, as per Instagram. As part of the deal, Queen announced that his official gear was available on the Maryland NIL Store.
Jimmy’s Famous Seafood
Derik Queen signed with Jimmy’s Famous Seafood on August 24, 2024, as per Instagram. As part of the deal, fans can meet Derik Queen at Jimmy's Famous Seafood on February 24, 2025, by purchasing tickets.
Dairy Queen
Maryland center Derik Queen has landed a creative NIL deal with Dairy Queen, capitalizing on the shared “Queen” name, according to ESPN. The partnership launched shortly after Queen’s dramatic buzzer-beater sent the Terrapins to the Sweet 16 in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The advertisement, filmed in a San Francisco hotel, cleverly links Queen’s clutch game-winner with the iconic finish of a Dairy Queen soft-serve cone.
FAQs on Derik Queen
A. Derik Queen plays for the University of Maryland.
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A. Yes, Derik Queen was a McDonald's All-American and Co-MVP of the game.
A. Derik Queen has NIL valuation of $863,000 as per YahooSports
