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Maryland freshman big man Derik Queen says he's entering the NBA draft

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Star freshman Derik Queen of Maryland says he's entering the NBA draft. Queen made the announcement on ESPN. The talented big man averaged 16.
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Maryland center Derik Queen, second from left, shoots the game-winning basket against Colorado State guard Ethan Morton (25) during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Star freshman Derik Queen of Maryland says he's entering the NBA draft.

Queen made on ESPN. The talented big man averaged 16.5 points this season, and his bank shot at the buzzer gave the Terrapins over Colorado State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Maryland lost coach Kevin Willard to Villanova and replaced him by hiring Texas A&M's Buzz Williams. The Terrapins face the prospect of losing all five members of their “Crab Five” starting unit. Two are out of eligibility, two others entered the transfer portal, and now Queen is entering the draft.

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