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Derik Queen predicts Maryland will win Big Ten basketball title

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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Derik Queen predicts Maryland will win Big Ten basketball title

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Derik Queen, the former Maryland basketball player, expressed confidence in his old team's prospects, stating, "Maryland’s going to win the Big Ten this year in basketball." Queen, who gained fame during his freshman season, helped lead the Terps to the Sweet 16 last year. Despite Maryland's struggles last season, including a program-record 21 losses, off-season additions like five-star recruit Baba Olatodun and the return of medical waiver recipient Pharrel Payne provide optimism for a turnaround. First-year coach Buzz Williams is working to rebuild the roster, aiming for improvement in the upcoming season.

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•Derik Queen predicts Maryland will win the Big Ten this year.
•Queen was a key player for Maryland, leading them to the Sweet 16.
•Maryland had a record 21 losses last season.
•New recruits and returning players are expected to improve the team.
•First-year coach Buzz Williams is rebuilding the Maryland roster.

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11:46 PMYahoo Sports — Derik Queen makes bold prediction for Maryland men’s basketball

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Derik Queen made a daring prediction about his former program. “Maryland’s going to win the Big Ten this year in basketball,” Queen told The Baltimore Sun while watching the Ravens practice at SECU Stadium on Saturday. The Baltimore native picked the Ravens to win the Super Bowl this year, too. Queen added that he’s looking to attend two or three Terps games this season. “I actually miss going ...
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Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 11:46 PM
Derik Queen makes bold prediction for Maryland men’s basketball
Derik Queen made a daring prediction about his former program. “Maryland’s going to win the Big Ten this year in basketball,” Queen told The Baltimore Sun while watching the Ravens practice at SECU Stadium on Saturday. The Baltimore native picked the Ravens to win the Super Bowl this year, too. Queen added that he’s looking to attend two or three Terps games this season. “I actually miss going ...

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