Maryland’s sublime freshman is a big reason the Terrapins are back in the Sweet 16 for the first time in nearly a decade. Next up: Top-seeded Florida.

The only two players remaining are Chance Stephens and hometown hero Derik Queen. Queen played a crucial role in the Terrapins' run to the Sweet Sixteen when he hit a buzzer-beater to defeat Colorado State.

One of my best friends is from Baltimore, Carmelo Anthony, so I get it,” LeBron James said when asked about Derik Queen’s confidence.

It's unclear how long Derik Queen plans to wear a Maryland uniform, but make no mistake, the 20-year-old represents the state wherever he goes. Queen entered the NCAA Tournament as one of the top prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft,

The Baltimore native and Terps basketball star has signed an NIL endorsement deal with Dairy Queen, maker of ice cream treats, including its iconic soft-serve Blizzards, according to a report Thursday in Cllct. Queen posted a Dairy Queen advertisement on his social media accounts, including Instagram.

Queen earned MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year at St. Frances before transferring to nationally-renowned Montverde Academy in Florida. Then, he came back home to Maryland to be a Terp.

The Baltimore native is doing his hometown proud during the NCAA Tournament. Maryland faces No. 1 Florida on Thursday in the Sweet 16.

Even though the head coaching drama at Maryland with Kevin Willard is now over, fans - and players - are still digesting everything that took place. Over the we