3/11/23
Jamie Shaw - National Recruiting Analyst
Derik Queen is a big-framed post-player. He is very skilled, with big hands, strength, and confidence with the ball. He can score on the block, over both shoulders. He has footwork, patience, and an array of counters over both shoulders. While he can face up and attack in short bursts off the bounce, he needs to continue ironing out his shooting mechanics. The athleticism remains the big question. Where does he guard moving forward as a below-the-rim post? He does understand angles as a team defender. When the motor is running hot, he is a good area rebounder and is an adept scorer at multiple levels. His strength and footwork make him a matchup nightmare at the high school level. He plays with a lot of confidence. But he also has a natural basketball feel and IQ.