Derik Queen has strong competition for Big Ten Freshman of the Year

Queen's numbers would be enough to win the award in almost any other year, but this year's race is the most stacked in recent seasons.

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Derik QueenMaryland
(18-6, 8-5 Big Ten)
15.5 points (53.3 FG%), 8.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists
Ace BaileyRutgers
(12-12, 5-8 Big Ten)
19.4 points (47.1 FG%), 7.7 rebounds, 1.1 assists
Dylan HarperRutgers
(12-12, 5-8 Big Ten)
19.1 points (48.3 FG%), 4.9 rebounds, 4.1 assists
Kasparas JakučionisIllinois
(16-8, 8-6 Big Ten)
15.6 points (46.9 FG%), 5.5 rebounds, 5.2 assists