Pro Terps Update: Week 18

COLLEGE PARK, MD -- The All-Star Break and 18th week of the NBA season is in the books. Let's check in on Maryland's pros - Derik Queen (New Orleans Pelicans), Kevin Huerter (Detroit Pistons), 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)

Derik Queen stayed busy over break by being featured in the 2026 NBA Rising Stars Challenge. He was drafted to Team Vince and later on won the tournament.
Queen continued to impress after returning from break with a 18-point and nine-rebound performance against the Bucks on Feb. 20.
He continued to remain solid by averaging 12.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 26.0 minutes of play.

Derik Queen vs the Bucks:

18 PTS (7-10 FG)
8 REB
4 AST
3 STL
2 BLK#Pelicans | @TerrapinHoops pic.twitter.com/iBkIZoZm8h
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) February 21, 2026

kevin huerter (detroit pistons)

Kevin Hueter had been traded to the Pistons in a three-way trade between the Bulls, Pistons, and Timberwolves.
In his first game as a Piston on Feb. 6, he shot 4-6 from the FG range and put up one assist, block, and steal.
He currently averages 10.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists.

First points for Kevin Huerter as a Piston 🐢

pic.twitter.com/gKksmC0rA0
— Maryland Men's Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) February 7, 2026

jalen smith (Chicago bulls)

Jalen Smith has returned to his reliable form post break. He put up a 15-point and seven-rebound showing against the Pistons on Feb. 21.
He averaged 12.0 points and 8.5 rebounds over his stretch of games after break.
Smith averages 10.2 points and 7.0 rebounds on the season.

Patrick Williams ➡️ Jalen Smith 🔨pic.twitter.com/X58pzXZLO4
— CHGO Bulls (@CHGO_Bulls) February 23, 2026

aaron wiggins (oklahoma city thunder)

At this point in the season, Wiggins is averaging 10.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.
Wiggins recorded an efficient game on Feb. 4 in a close game with the Spurs, tallying 20 points, six assists, five steals and four rebounds.

Aaron Wiggins last 4 games

22.3 PPG
58 FG%
39 3PT%
2.5 APG / 0.8 TPG
67.6 TS%

On ball leap? pic.twitter.com/YO9eyLtkYc
— Gur Singh (@HoopFocusX) February 8, 2025

jahmir young (miami heat/sioux falls skyforce)

Jahmir Young featured in the NBA G League Next Up Game for Team Red. He put up six points in a close 35-32 loss to Team Black.
Young was originally selected for the NBA G League 3-point Contest, but did not participate after being called up for the 2026 NBA Rising Stars Challenge.
Young had an impressive 29-point performance in his first game back after break. He is averaging 26.8 points, 9.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game.

Jahmir Young had another terrific game in the G League yesterday, finishing with 22 points and six assists. He's scored 20+ points in 14 straight games for the Skyforce 🐢 pic.twitter.com/ZhIU30VYn3
— Inside Maryland Sports (@Terrapins247) February 23, 2026

julian reese (raptors 905)

Julian Reese is having an electrifying month. Two games after his 20-point and 17-rebound performance on Feb. 8, he recorded another double-double with 24 points and 13 rebounds.
Reese is currently averaging 8.4 points and 7.7 rebounds per game.

Julian Reese OWNED the paint today! 💪

The @raptors905 rookie center posted career-highs in points and in rebounds to help them improve to 10-1 at home. pic.twitter.com/nVXRslBTBv
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) February 9, 2026

upcoming schedule

Monday, Feb. 24
Detroit Pistons vs. San Antonio Spurs (7:00 p.m. ET)

Tuesday, Feb. 25
Raptors 905 at College Park Skyhawks (7:00 p.m. ET)
Oklahoma City Thunder at Toronto Raptors (7:30 p.m. ET)
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Golden State Warriors (8:00 p.m. ET)
Chicago Bulls vs. Charlotte Hornets (8:00 p.m. ET)

Wednesday, Feb. 26
Oklahoma City Thunder at Detroit Pistons (7:30 p.m. ET)

Thursday, Feb. 27
Raptors 905 at College Park Skyhawks (7:00 p.m. ET)
Chicago Bulls vs. Portland Trailblazers (8:00 p.m. ET)
New Orleans Pelicans at Utah Jazz (9:00 p.m. ET)

Friday, Feb. 28
Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (7:00 p.m. ET)
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets (9:30 p.m. ET)

Saturday, Mar. 1
Raptors 905 vs. Greensboro Swarm (2:00 p.m. ET)
New Orleans Pelicans at Utah Jazz (9:30 p.m. ET)

Sunday, Mar. 2
Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks (3:30 p.m. ET)
Sioux Falls Skyforce at Osceola Magic (3:30 p.m. ET)
Detroit Pistons at Orlando Magic (6:00 p.m. ET)
Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks (8:00 p.m. ET)
New Orleans Pelicans at LA Clippers (9:00 p.m. ET)

Players Mentioned

Derik Queen

Julian Reese

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