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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
