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Derik Queen had 5 words to sum up his Maryland buzzer-beater
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Maryland Terrapins center Derik Queen likely hit the biggest shot of his NCAA tournament run against Colorado State.
The No. 12 seed Rams had the No. 4 seed Terps on the ropes. With six seconds remaining in regulation, Colorado State nailed a massive 3-point shot to go up 71-70. However, what Maryland had up its sleeve will likely be discussed for a long time. Queen received the inbound pass and took it from the top of the key into the paint with a Rams player plastered all over him.
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He seemingly euro-stepped ― or possibly traveled ; you didn't hear that from me ― and pulled up for a jumper. SWISH. Game-winning buzzer-beater for a date with the Sweet 16. WHEW. MARCH MADNESS . Queen reportedly told Maryland coach Kevin Willard to give him the ball. Where does that confidence come from to ask for the ball with the game on the line? " I'm from Baltimore. That's why," Queen said postgame.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Derik Queen had 5 words for his Maryland March Madness buzzer-beater
