Terps in the NBA: Week 12

COLLEGE PARK, MD -- The 12th 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), Jahmir Young (Miami Heat/Sioux Falls Skyforce) and Julian Reese (Raptors 905).

derik queen (new orleans pelicans)

Queen continues to be one of the most consistent rookies in his class, averaging 12.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists
In addition to ranking among the NBA's top 50 players in shooting percentage, he also places within the top 35 in rebounding.
Queen posted his second career triple-double on Jan. 9 in his return home to the DMV against the Wizards, finishing with 14 points, 16 rebounds, and 12 assists.
With 8 double-doubles, Queen leads his rookie class.

The only rookie bigs with multiple triple-doubles since 2000:

— Blake Griffin
— Victor Wembanyama

and Derik Queen. pic.twitter.com/XboFUYGGVk
— StatMuse (@statmuse) January 10, 2026

Triple-doubles this season:

Derik Queen — 2
All other rookies — 0

14 PTS, 12 AST and 16 REB in his return to the DMV area tonight 🔥 pic.twitter.com/o9ZFWhiImQ
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 10, 2026

kevin huerter (Chicago bulls)

Huerter remains a key player off the bench, currently averaging 11.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while shooting 46% from the field.
He played an efficient game in a win over the Mavericks on Jan. 10, where he posted 13 points, six assists, three rebounds, and three steals.

Kevin Huerter with a great play to push the pace

More than just a shooter
pic.twitter.com/HxqwrHCmr3
— Just Another Year Chicago: Bulls (@JAYChi_Bulls) January 11, 2026

jalen smith (Chicago bulls)

As week 13 of the NBA season begins, Smith is averaging 9.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.
He continues to be a consistent contributor on the boards, ranking within the top 55 players league-wide in rebounding.
He recorded another double-double on Jan. 10, dropping 11 points and 10 rebounds along with two steals, one assist, and one block against the Mavericks.

Former Terp Jalen Smith had a nice night off the bench for the Bulls in their win over the Mavericks last night:

- 7 points
- 9 rebounds
- 2 blocks pic.twitter.com/asX2mKNXPI
— Inside Maryland Sports (@Terrapins247) January 11, 2026

aaron wiggins (oklahoma city thunder)

At this point in the season, Wiggins is shooting 45% from the FG range, and is averaging 10.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game.
On Jan. 9 he helped the Thunder in a win over the Memphis Grizzlies, posting 16 points, seven rebounds, one assist, a block and a steal.

Aaron Wiggins FLIES down the lane and SLAMS it home 💪

OKC seeking 3 straight wins on NBA League Pass!

Tap to watch: https://t.co/zbsWhyzClj pic.twitter.com/0PPvzBaU6e
— NBA (@NBA) January 12, 2026

jahmir young (miami heat/sioux falls skyforce)

Young continues to prove himself as one of the top players in the G League for the Sioux Falls Skyforce, averaging 24.8 points, 9.2 assists, and 5.0 rebounds per game.
Young's offensive abilities have led him to rank among the top 10 players in scoring average and top five in assists per game.
He played a productive game against the Rip City Remix on Jan. 9, finishing with a double-double of 27 points and 12 assists, in addition to four rebounds and two steals.
Young has now scored 24 or more points in five consecutuve games.

Jahmir Young is a CERTIFIED BUCKET🪣✅

34 PTS | 6 AST | 57% FG

Five 24+ point games in a row pic.twitter.com/LMiDDA3rHU
— Sioux Falls Skyforce (@SFSkyforce) January 12, 2026

julian reese (raptors 905)

Reese is currently averaging 5.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 0.8 assists per game for the Raptors 905.
He contributed to a win against the Noblesville Boom on Jan. 8 with nine points, eight rebounds, two assists, and one block.

upcoming schedule

Tuesday, Jan. 13
Miami Heat vs Phoenix Sun (7:30 p.m. ET)
New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets (8:00 p.m. ET)
Chicago Bulls at Houston Rockets (8:00 p.m. ET)
Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs (8:00 p.m. ET)
Sioux Falls Skyforce at Memphis Hustle (8:00 p.m. ET)
Raptors 905 at Birmingham Squadron (8:00 p.m. ET)

Wednesday, Jan. 14
New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets (8:00 p.m. ET)
Chicago Bulls vs Utah Jazz (8:00 p.m. ET)

Thursday, Jan. 15
Raptors 905 at Capital City Go-Go (7:00 p.m. ET)
Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston Rockets (7:30 p.m. ET)
Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics (7:30 p.m. ET)

Friday, Jan. 16
New Orleans Pelicans at Indiana Pacers (7:00 p.m. ET)
Chicago Bulls at Brooklyn Nets (7:30 p.m. ET)

Saturday, Jan. 17
Raptors 905 at Capital City Go-Go (7:00 p.m. ET)
Sioux Falls Skyforce vs Salt Lake City Stars (8:00 p.m. ET)
Oklahoma City Thunder at Miami Heat (8:00 p.m. ET)

Sunday, Jan. 18
Sioux Falls Skyforce vs Long Island Nets (7:30 p.m. ET)
New Orleans Pelicans at Houston Rockets (7:00 p.m. ET)
Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets (7:00 p.m. ET)

Players Mentioned

Derik Queen

Julian Reese

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