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

Maryland's Derik Queen sent the Terrapins to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2016 with a stunning game-winning shot against Colorado State.

Following the end of the season, Maryland head coach Kevin Willard accepted the role as head coach of the Villanova Wildcats. Willard posted a message to Wildcats fans on social media, which prompted a strong response from Queen, the Big Ten Freshman of the Year.

The Baltimore native is doing his hometown proud during the NCAA Tournament. Maryland faces No. 1 Florida on Thursday in the Sweet 16.

Who is Derik Queen? The Maryland true freshman big man is making a big name for himself in the men's NCAA Tournament this season:

Derik Queen banked in a fadeaway jumper at the buzzer, and Maryland advanced to the Sweet 16 in a thriller, beating Colorado State 72-71 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

The Maryland basketball program is undergoing massive change this offseason. The Terps, fresh off a run to the Sweet 16, are in the midst of a coaching