COLLEGE PARK, MD -- The 11th 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)
- As the NBA season transitions into 2026, Queen remains posting consistent stats, averaging 13.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game.
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He is shooting 50% from the field, ranking among the top 50 players in the NBA.
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Queen played an efficient game against the Heat on Jan. 4, finishing with 13 points, six rebounds, four assists, one block, and one steal.
kevin huerter (Chicago bulls)
jalen smith (Chicago bulls)
- A few days into 2026, Smith is averaging 9.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists for the Bulls.
- In his last six appearances, he has scored 10+ points and grabbed 5+ rebounds in four of them.
- On New Year's Eve, he helped lead his team to a win over the Pelicans, recording a double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds, as well as two blocks, one assist, and one steal.
aaron wiggins (oklahoma city thunder)
- Wiggins is currently shooting 45% from the FG range, and averaging 10.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game for the first place Thunder.
- He delivered a strong performance on the road against the Warriors on Jan. 2, finishing with 15 points, three rebounds, two assists, and one block in the win
jahmir young (miami heat/sioux falls skyforce)
- Young is still posting efficient minutes as he is averaging 23.1 points, 9.1 assists, and 5.7 rebounds as we open 2026.
- He has recorded 20+ points, 5+ assists, and 4+ rebounds in four of his past five appearances.
- Young scored 30+ points in his two most recent appearances against the Iowa Wolves on Jan. 3 (32 points, 12 assists, eight rebounds, two steals) and Jan. 4 (31 points, six assists, four rebounds, and four steals).
julian reese (raptors 905)
- As the season progresses, Reese is averaging 4.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 0.7 assists for the Raptors 905.
- Reese filled the stat sheet against the Maine Celtics, finishing with nine points, six rebounds, three blocks, three steals, and one assist in the win.
upcoming schedule
Monday, Jan. 5
Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics (7:30 p.m. ET)
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Charlotte Hornets (8:00 p.m. ET)
Tuesday, Jan. 6
Raptors 905 vs. Noblesville Boom (7:30 p.m. ET)
Wednesday, Jan. 7
Chicago Bulls at Detroit Pistons (7:00 p.m. ET)
New Orleans Pelicans at Atlanta Hawks (7:30 p.m. ET)
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Utah Jazz (8:00 p.m. ET)
Thursday, Jan. 8
Raptors 905 vs Noblesville Boom (7:30 p.m. ET)
Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat (8:00 p.m. ET)
Friday, Jan. 9
New Orleans Pelicans at Washington Wizards (7:00 p.m. ET)
Oklahoma City Thunder at Memphis Grizzlies (8:00 p.m. ET)
Sioux Falls Skyforce vs Rip City Remix (8:00 p.m. ET)
Saturday, Jan. 10
Chicago Bulls vs. Dallas Mavericks (8:00 p.m. ET)
Sunday, Jan. 11
New Orleans Pelicans at Orlando Magic (3:00 p.m. ET)
Sioux Falls Skyforce vs Rip City Remix (4:00 p.m. ET)
Raptors 905 at Birmingham Squadron (6:00 p.m. ET)
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Miami Heat (7:00 p.m. ET)
