Derik Queen, a standout former college basketball player from Maryland, recently made a significant addition to his LinkedIn profile. Following a successful year at the university, he was selected as the 13th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans. Queen quickly updated his LinkedIn page to reflect his new role as a Professional Basketball Player with the Pelicans, expressing his excitement to join the team and connect with fans. The Pelicans acquired Queen through a draft-night trade with the Atlanta Hawks, who received player Asa Newell and a future first-round pick in return. Queen, a 6-foot-10, 246-pound center, is known for his impressive performances on the court, including a memorable buzzer-beater in the NCAA Tournament. His journey from college to the NBA has been closely followed by fans and media, including reporter Fernando Cervantes Jr. from USA TODAY. For more updates, you can reach out to Fernando at fernando.cervantes@gannett.com or follow him on social media @fern_cerv_.
