Derik Queen

Derik Queen shined in his rookie season with the New Orleans Pelicans, securing 2025-26 Kia NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors. Along with leading all rookies in total rebounds (572), Queen became the first rookie in franchise history with a 20-point, 20-rebound game and just the fifth player in NBA history to record a 30-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist game before age 21.