COLLEGE PARK, MD -- The 21st 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 (Washington Wizards).
derik queen (new orleans pelicans)
- Queen continues to impress, with consistent stats of 11.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game.
- Queen leads his rookie class in rebounds per game, triple-doubles and double-doubles.
- He posted a near double-double on Mar. 5, finishing with 12 points, nine rebounds and five assists in a win over the Kings.
kevin huerter (detroit pistons)
- Over a month removed from traded to the Pistons, Huerter is averaging 9.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.
- Huerter recorded double figures in back to back wins for the Pistons on March 12 and 13 vs. Philadelphia and Memphis.
jalen smith (Chicago bulls)
- He is currently averaging 10.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.
- Smith has been on an explosive run since Mar. 10, recorded double figures in four consecutive games includeing an overtime win over Golden State with 12 points and 12 rebounds.
aaron wiggins (oklahoma city thunder)
- As we approach Week 22, Wiggins is averaging 9.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.
- In his most recent outing (a win over the Nets on March 18), Wiggins filled up the stat sheet with 17 points, seven rebounds, three rebound and two steals
jahmir young (miami heat/sioux falls skyforce)
- Jahmir Young continues to dominate in the G-League, averaging 26.3 points, 9.0 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game.
- In his most recent game for the Sioux Falls Skyforce, Young recorded 32 points, 13 assists and three steals.
- Young appeared in the Heat's last game, recording three points.
julian reese (Washington wizards)
- On Feb. 28, Reese was welcomed back to the DMV when he signed a two-way contract with the Washington Wizards.
- In his third NBA game, Reese was dynamic with 18 points and 20 rebounds on March 5 vs. Utah
- Through five games, Reese is averaging 9.2 points and 9.4 rebounds to begin his NBA career.
upcoming schedule
Thursday, Mar. 19
Detroit Pistons at Washington Wizards (7:00 p.m. ET)
Miami Heat vs. LA Lakers (8:00 p.m. ET)
Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (8:00 p.m. ET)
New Orleans Pelicans vs. LA Clippers (8:00 p.m. ET)
Friday, Mar. 20
Detroit Pistons vs. Golden State Warriors (7:30 p.m. ET)
Oklahoma City Thunder at New York Knicks (7:00 p.m. ET)
Saturday, Mar. 21
Oklahoma City Thunder at Washington Wizards (5:00 p.m. ET)
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (7:00 p.m. ET)
Miami Heat at Houston Rockets (8:00 p.m. ET)
Sunday, Mar. 22
Washington Wizards at New York Knicks (7:30 p.m. ET)
