Pro Terps Update: Week 16

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.

Derik Queen : 17 points (6-11 shooting & 4-4 from 3), 8 rebounds & 3 assists in 33 minutes pic.twitter.com/bYOslLaSIF
— Lee Harvey (@Sayian_Warrior) February 7, 2026

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.

First points for Kevin Huerter as a Piston 🐢

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

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.

Another game, another quality performance for Jalen Smith, who finished one rebound shy of a double-double 🐢

- 13 points
- 9 rebounds
- 1 assist
- 1 steal pic.twitter.com/mkBVei0Ngm
— Inside Maryland Sports (@Terrapins247) February 6, 2026

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.

Tari Eason and Aaron Wiggins brought the energy while mic'd up in today's game 🎤 pic.twitter.com/Dm7vthdrfR
— NBA (@NBA) February 7, 2026

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.

Jahmir Young, who's from the DMV area, had his whole family show up to the game ❤️🥹 pic.twitter.com/YZ3WeiAwf3
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 9, 2026

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.

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. 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

Players Mentioned

Derik Queen

Julian Reese

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