Montverde Academy's 5-Star basketball recruit Derik Queen has committed to play college basketball at the University of Maryland, marking a return to his home state. Queen, a native of Baltimore, has garnered attention from college recruiters since his freshman year and has excelled both locally and nationally. He has chosen Maryland over finalists Houston, Kansas, and Indiana.

By the Numbers
  • Queen averaged 14 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and two blocks per game as a ninth-grader at St. Frances Academy.
  • In the 2023-24 season, he leads Montverde Academy with 16.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per game, contributing to the team's 29-0 record.
State of Play
  • Maryland is currently enduring a 14-13 season under second-year head coach Kevin Willard.
  • Queen's commitment makes him the Terps' highest rated recruit since Diamond Stone in 2015 and the first 5-Star recruit to select Maryland since Jalen Smith in 2018.
Bottom Line

Derik Queen's commitment to Maryland brings size and power to the struggling squad, and signifies a significant addition to the team's roster, signaling hope for the future.