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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
