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Ex-Terp Queen Predicts Big Ten Title for Maryland
2 Aug
Summary
- Derik Queen predicts Maryland will win the Big Ten basketball championship.
- Maryland's roster has been rebuilt with top recruits after losing starters.
- Former star Derik Queen is optimistic about his alma mater's future.
Derik Queen, a former standout for the Maryland Terrapins basketball team, has made a confident prediction: the Terps will win the Big Ten this year. Queen, who led Maryland to the Sweet 16 during the 2024-25 season and was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year, expressed his optimism while attending a Ravens practice. He recalled his time at Maryland fondly, missing the atmosphere of attending games.
Maryland experienced a difficult 2025-26 season following the departure of Queen and all four other starters, matching a program record for losses. However, the team is poised for a comeback, bolstered by the addition of five-star recruit Baba Olatodun and New Mexico transfer Tomislav Buljan.
The backcourt is expected to be solidified by guard DJ Wagner, a former top recruit, playing alongside emerging star Andre Mills. Wagner has spoken positively about team chemistry, noting strong bonds forming both on and off the court during practices and workouts.
While the Terps are expected to be vastly improved, winning the Big Ten presents a significant challenge, as they have only shared the conference title once in the shortened 2020 season.
