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Derik Queen scouting report: How does the Maryland big fit in the modern NBA?

May 2, 2025

Mar 27, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Maryland Terrapins center Derik Queen (25) dribbles down court past Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) during the second half during a West Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Anchored to Joel Embiid for the foreseeable future, the thought of the Sixers drafting a big is either nonsensical or non-negotiable, depending on who you talk to. With a rare (potential) opportunity to draft in the top six, most people have wings on the brain. But Derik Queen, a forward/center tweener out of the University of Maryland, is a dynamic enough player to think about using a premium pick on him.
In today's Derik Queen scouting report, we'll go over his offensive upside and tools, the struggle of building around a big with his defensive warts, and how he fits into the Sixers' puzzle.
Uncommon skill
If you are a card-carrying member of the "buckets above all else" club, Queen will ...

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