
University of Maryland center Derik Queen named BIG-10 Rookie of the Week
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In the past week, Queen played two games. First, in the game where Maryland lost 70-73 to Ohio State, she shot 7 of 7 and made 7 of 13 free throws, scoring 13 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks. Then, in the game where Maryland defeated Rutgers University 90-81 yesterday (Sunday afternoon, US time), she played a "career night" - shooting 9 of 16 and making 11 of 13 free throws, scoring a college season high of 29 points, plus 15 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block. She shone brightly in the presence of nearly 50 NBA scouts.
Derik Queen has played in 24 games this season, averaging 15.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.2 steals, 1.0 blocks, 2.2 turnovers, 2.1 fouls, a shooting percentage of 53.3%, a three-point shooting percentage of 9.1% (he only scored two three-point attempts this season from the same game), and a free throw shooting percentage of 74.4%.