COLLEGE PARK, MD -- The 16th 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)
- Derik Queen's stats remain consistent the last weeks, maintaining averages of 12.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists.
- Queen continues to set the standard among rookies, leading his class in shooting percentage at 49% and total double-doubles with 10, while remaining the only rookie this season to record a triple-double.
- He recorded a productive 31 minutes on Feb. 2, finishing with 16 points, eight rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one block against the Hornets.
- Queen has been selected to participate in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars event during NBA All-Star Weekend.
kevin huerter (detroit pistons)
- Kevin Huerter has been traded to the Pistons in a three-way trade between the Bulls, Pistons, and Timberwolves.
- As he transfers from Chicago to Detroit, Huerter is averaging 10.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists.
- 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.
jalen smith (Chicago bulls)
- Smith continues to serve as a dependable contributor off the bench for Chicago, currently averaging 10.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists.
- In a recent game against the Raptors on Feb. 5, he dropped a near double-double with 13 points, nine rebounds, one assist, and one steal.
- He has had a very productive stretch of games, averaging 13.3 points and 8.4 rebounds across his last 12 appearances.
aaron wiggins (oklahoma city thunder)
- At this point in the season, Wiggins is averaging 10.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.
- Wiggins recorded an efficient game on Feb. 4 in a close game against the Spurs, tallying 20 points, six assists, five steals, and four rebounds.
jahmir young (miami heat/sioux falls skyforce)
- Jahmir Young was named the G League's Player of the Month for January.
- His averages remain among the G League's best, as his 26.6 points and 9.8 assists both rank third across the league.
- Young was called up to the NBA for games against the Bulls and Hawks on Feb. 1 and 3, appearing for a combined 11 minutes and totaling five points, one rebound, and two assists.
- He will appear in the NBA G League 3-Point Contest on Feb 14. and the NBA G League Next Up Game on Feb. 15.
julian reese (raptors 905)
- Julian Reese is currently averaging 7.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists.
- Reese has the best game of his professional career yesterday, Feb. 8, putting up career highs of 20 points and 17 rebounds.
- He posted a near double-double against the Grand Rapids Gold on Feb. 5, finishing with 10 points, nine rebounds, one assist, and one steal.
upcoming schedule
Monday, Feb. 9
Detroit Pistons at Charlotte Hornets (7:00 p.m. ET)
Chicago Bulls at Brooklyn Nets (7:30 p.m. ET)
New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings (8:00 p.m. ET)
Sioux Falls Skyforce at Oklahoma City Blue (8:00 p.m. ET)
Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers (10:00 p.m. ET)
Tuesday, Feb. 10
Raptors 905 at Cleveland Charge (7:00 p.m. ET)
Wednesday, Feb. 11
Detroit Pistons at Toronto Raptors (7:30 p.m. ET)
Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics (7:30 p.m. ET)
New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat (8:00 p.m. ET)
Sioux Falls Skyforce at Oklahoma City Blue (8:00 p.m. ET)
Oklahoma City Thunder at Phoenix Suns (9:00 p.m. ET)
Thursday, Feb. 12
Raptors 905 at Cleveland Charge (7:00 p.m. ET)
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks (7:30 p.m. ET)
Friday, Feb. 13
All-Star Break Begins
