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Pro Terps Update: Plenty of Action as League Gets Into January

As the NBA gets into the end of the first month of 2025, our former Terps are playing key roles throughout the league. Read below as we highlight some of the impressive outings for our former Terps and Click HERE to see the full NBA schedule for this week along with how you can follow along!
 
KEVIN HUERTER / ALEX LEN – SACRAMENTO KINGS
Wednesday, Jan. 22 - vs Golden State Warriors
Thursday, Jan. 23 - at Denver Nuggets
Saturday, Jan. 25 - at New York Knicks

Huerter continues to be a key cog in the Kings lineup, performing well in all aspects of the game. On Sunday, Jan. 5 he played a productive game against the Warriors posting 16 points along with two steals and one rebound. In the Kings' last six games, Huerter averaged 7.3 points, 1.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and roughly one steal per game.

Len is still averaging roughly 1.6 points and 1.9 rebounds per game at this point in the season. In his last three appearances, he averaged 1.3 points, two rebounds, and one block per game.
 
 
JALEN SMITH – CHICAGO BULLS

Monday, Jan. 20 - at Los Angeles Clippers
Thursday, Jan. 23 - at Golden State Warriors
Saturday, Jan. 25 - vs Philadelphia 76ers


Smith has continued to prove himself as an impactful forward for the Bulls, playing well in the team's last seven games. He has been shooting and rebounding consistently, averaging 10 points and 5.5 rebounds across those contests. These recent appearances rack up higher numbers than his season-long averages. On Jan. 10 he played a standout game, putting up 15 points, six rebounds, four assists, and one block in a win at home over the Wizards. As the season progresses, it is clear that Smith is an effective player for the Bulls.
AARON WIGGINS – OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER

Wednesday, Jan. 22 – vs Utah Jazz
Thursday, Jan. 23 – vs Dallas Mavericks
Sunday, Jan. 26 – at Portland Trail Blazers


Wiggins was on in his return to the DMV against the Wizards on Jan. 12 in which he posted a season-high in points, 23, and rebounds, 9, in addition to four assists, one block, and one steal. He has been consistently shooting and rebounding effectively for the Thunder, assisting the team in continuing their hot streak, winning 7 of their last 9 games.
Jahmir Young – Grand Rapids Gold

Monday, Jan. 20 – at Greensboro Swarm
Wednesday, Jan. 22 – at College Park Skyhawks
Thursday, Jan. 23 – at College Park Skyhawks

 
Since returning from injury, Young has been a consistent performer averaging 14.4 points, 7.2 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per game across his last five appearances. Within the same five games he posted two double doubles. The first on Jan. 10 (21 points, 10 assists, 9 rebounds, & 2 steals) and the second on Jan. 18 (20 points, 11 assists, 4 rebounds, and 3 steals).
Donta Scott – Santa Cruz Warriors

Monday, Jan. 20 – vs Stockton Kings
Wednesday, Jan. 22 - at San Diego Clippers
Friday, Jan. 24 – vs Salt Lake City Stars


Scott continues to play a key role off the bench for Santa Cruz. He played well in a game on Jan. 13, in which he contributed 11 points, five rebounds, and one steal. Across the team's last four games, he has averaged 6.25 points and rebounds per game, which roughly aligns with his season-wide averages. These stand at 7.4 points and 4.2 rebounds per game.
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Players Mentioned

Donta Scott

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Fifth Year
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Jahmir Young

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