Derik Queen named Big Ten Freshman of Year, First Team All-Big Ten

Maryland freshman center Derik Queen has been named Big Ten Freshman of the Year, marking him as the first Terps player to earn this honor since 1994. He averaged 15.7 points and 9.2 rebounds per game, leading the team and finishing the regular season with 13 double-doubles, the most for any freshman in the nation. In addition to his freshman accolade, Queen was selected for the first team All-Big Ten, a status not achieved by a Maryland player since Melo Trimble in 2015. Queen's impressive performance contributed significantly to the Terps' success, with his scoring ability and rebounding prowess making him a standout player. Other Maryland players, including Ja'Kobi Gillespie and Julian Reese, also received honors, highlighting the team's overall strong season. As the team heads into postseason play, Queen aims to clinch a championship before potentially declaring for the NBA Draft.