COLLEGE PARK, MD -- The 14th 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)
- With the 14th week of the NBA season completed, Queen is averaging 12.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game.
- Queen remains the rookie-class leader in double-doubles with 10, while also ranking within the top 35 players league-wide in rebounding.
- Queen added a near double-double in a win over the Grizzlies on Jan. 23, finishing with eight points, nine rebounds, five assists, and three steals.
kevin huerter (Chicago bulls)
- Huerter's production has been consistent in recent weeks, as he is now averaging 11.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game.
- On the night of Derrick Rose's jersey retirement, Kevin Huerter hit an unbelievable buzzer-beater three pointer to help the Bulls take down the Celtics.
- Huerter has played a key role in the Bulls' four-game win streak, extended by his game-winning shot against the Celtics on Jan. 24, when he recorded 12 points, six rebounds, three assists, and one steal.
jalen smith (Chicago bulls)
- Smith's averages remain consistent at 9.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.
- His performance against the Celtics on Jan. 24 marks his 15th game this season scoring 10+ points and grabbing 6+ rebounds.
- Smith continues to climb the rebounding ranks, now sitting at 40th in the league.
aaron wiggins (oklahoma city thunder)
- Wiggins is currently averaging 10.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists.
- He stepped in as a starter for the 11th time this season in a game against the Cavaliers, where he posted 12 points, six rebounds, five steals, three assists, and one block.
- Wiggins has been successful as a starter, averaging 13.4 points and five rebounds across his 11 starts.
jahmir young (miami heat/sioux falls skyforce)
- Young continues to post elite numbers this season, averaging 26.7 points, 9.7 assists, and 5.1 rebounds per game.
- He continues to lead and climb the G League rankings, currently sitting third in both points per game and assists.
- Young has recorded four consecutive 30+ point performances, most recently dropping 34 points, 10 assists, and one steal against the Santa Cruz Warriors on Jan. 24
julian reese (raptors 905)
- At this point in the season, Reese is averaging 6.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 0.8 assists.
- Reese posted a productive game on Jan. 17, finishing with 13 points, six rebounds, one assist, and one block against the Capital City Go-Go.
upcoming schedule
Monday, Jan. 26
Raptors 905 at Osceola Magic (7:00 p.m. ET)
Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Lakers (8:00 p.m. ET)
Tuesday, Jan. 27
New Orleans Pelicans at Oklahoma City Thunder (8:00 p.m. ET)
Wednesday, Jan. 28
Raptors 905 at Osceola Magic (7:00 p.m. ET)
Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers (7:00 p.m. ET)
Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic (7:30 p.m. ET)
Sioux Falls Skyforce at Birmingham Squadron (8:00 p.m. ET)
Thursday, Jan. 29
Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat (8:00 p.m. ET)
Oklahoma City Thunder at Minnesota Timberwolves (9:30 p.m. ET)
Friday, Jan. 30
New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies (7:30 p.m. ET)
Saturday, Jan. 31
New Orleans Pelicans at Philadelphia 76ers (7:30 p.m. ET)
Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat (8:00 p.m. ET)
Sioux Falls Skyforce at Texas Legends (8:30 p.m. ET)
Sunday, Feb. 1
Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat (6:00 p.m. ET)
Oklahoma City Thunder at Denver Nuggets (9:30 p.m. ET)
