Derik Queen became one of the biggest stars in college basketball during his freshman season at Maryland. Not only did he finish as the team's leading

Queen is widely considered a potential lottery pick in the 2025 NBA draft, and Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman projected him to go fifth overall. Players typically don't resist the NBA overtures when they rank so highly on draft boards.

Even though the head coaching drama at Maryland with Kevin Willard is now over, fans - and players - are still digesting everything that took place. Over the we

Although Maryland fans may have felt blindsided, Willard was frequently linked to the role, with the possibility really starting to ramp up during the team's NCAA Tournament run. Maryland's superstar freshman Derik Queen took to X to show his disappointment with the news, using multiple sad emojis in response to the report.

Maryland coach Kevin Willard avoids comments about the Villanova job opening, but does speak on Derik Queen’s impact in Baltimore.

Maryland star Derik Queen was noncommittal about his future after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch at the Baltimore Orioles' home opener.

Maryland and former Seton Hall coach Kevin Willard had said that nobody in his household listens to him -- except his dog -- and the players were asked, “What makes him someone who basketball players listen to and what has he meant to you guys in the short time he’s been with you?"

Former Maryland men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard says “it’s time for everyone to move on” after him leaving for Villanova angered fans.

Maryland’s outstanding starting unit — nicknamed the “Crab Five” — is splintering in the wake of Willard’s exit.