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Terps in the NBA: Week 9

COLLEGE PARK, MD -- The ninth week of the NBA season is in the books. Let's check in on Maryland's pros - Derik Queen (New Orleans Pelicans), Kevin Huerter (Chicago Bulls), Jalen Smith (Chicago Bulls), Aaron Wiggins (Oklahoma City Thunder) and Jahmir Young (Miami Heat/Sioux Falls Skyforce).
 
derik queen (new orleans pelicans)
  • Queen is averaging 13.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists nine weeks into his rookie season.
  • The Baltimore native is shooting 51.4% from the field in 2025 which ranks in the top 30 in the NBA.

  • In a win over the Pacers on Saturday (Dec. 20), Queen was a perfect 8/8 from the field, scoring 17 points with 10 rebounds and four assists.

kevin huerter (Chicago bulls)
  • Huerter is currently averaging 12.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists to begin the 2025-26 season
  • In his last four games, Huerter is averaging 14.3 points as the Bulls are 3-1 in that span.

jalen smith (Chicago bulls)
  • Smith is averaging 8.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists through nine week in 2025.
  • The former lottery pick has grabbed four or more rebounds in each of his last three games, while scoring four or more points in two of those games.
aaron wiggins (oklahoma city thunder)
  • Wiggins is shooting 40.7% from deep on the season, which ranks in the top 40 in the NBA.
  • In the 2025 season, Wiggins is averaging 11.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.
  • The former second round pick has missed one game this week and remains questionable for his next game due to right adducter soreness.

jahmir young (miami heat/sioux falls skyforce)
  • Jahmir Young has continued to stand out in the G-League, averaging 24.6 points, 7.0 assists and 6.0 rebounds with the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
  • Earlier today (Dec. 22), the Maryland native scored 17 points and dished out an impressive 13 assists.
  • In his previous game on Dec. 20, Young posted 19 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.
upcoming schedule

Monday, Dec. 22
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Dallas Mavericks (8:00 p.m. ET)
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies (9:30 p.m. ET)

Tuesday, Dec. 23
New Orleans Pelicans at Cleveland Cavaliers (7:30 p.m. ET)
Chicago Bulls at Atlanta Hawks (7:30 p.m. ET)
Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs (8:30 p.m. ET)

Thursday, Dec. 25
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs (2:30 p.m. ET)

Friday, Dec. 26
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Phoenix Suns (8:00 p.m. ET)
Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers (7:30 p.m. ET)
Miami Heat at Atlanta Hawks (7:00 p.m. ET)

Saturday, Dec. 27
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Phoenix Suns (7:00 p.m. ET)
Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks (8:00 p.m. ET)
Sioux Falls Skyforce at San Diego Clippers (10:00 p.m. ET)

Sunday, Dec. 28
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Philadelphia 76ers (3:30 p.m. ET)
Sioux Falls Skyforce at San Diego Clippers (9:00 p.m. ET)
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Derik Queen

#25 Derik Queen

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6' 10"
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Players Mentioned

Derik Queen

#25 Derik Queen

6' 10"
Freshman
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