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COLLEGE PARK, MD — The 10th 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)
Queen is averaging 13.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists 10 weeks into his rookie season.
The Baltimore native ranks in the top 40 in both shooting percentage and rebounds per game with a 51.0% and 7.0 marks, respectively.
In his last four appearances, Queen has averaged 17.0 points including two 21-point performances on Dec. 23 at Cleveland and Dec. 27 vs. Phoenix.
Among rookies this season, Derik Queen ranks:
– 1st in total rebounds
– 1st in total assists
– 1st in double-doubles
– 1st in triple-doubles
– 2nd in total blocks
– 3rd in total steals
– 2nd in free throws made
– 4th in total points pic.twitter.com/aNbZe0e8cI
— The Lead (@TheLeadSM) December 29, 2025
kevin huerter (Chicago bulls)
Another productive showing from Kevin Huerter last night 🐢
– 14 points
– 5 rebounds
– 3 assists
– 2 steals pic.twitter.com/TzprMliPBw
— Inside Maryland Sports (@Terrapins247) December 20, 2025
jalen smith (Chicago bulls)
Smith is averaging 8.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists as 2025 comes to a close.
Against the 76ers on Dec. 26, Smith finished with 12 points, eight rebounds, three assists and one block in the win.
He has grabbed five our more rebounds in five of his last eight games.
AN ABSOLUTE RIM-ROCKER FROM JALEN SMITH! https://t.co/MbURtX0wPR pic.twitter.com/JRmWVMt2kR
— NBA (@NBA) December 27, 2025
aaron wiggins (oklahoma city thunder)
Wiggins is shooting 41.1% from deep on the season, which ranks 33rd in the NBA.
10 weeks into the season, Wiggins is averaging 11.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.
Wiggins posted an efficient performance on Dec. 28 against the 76ers dropping 15 points, three rebounds and three assists.
Tenacious, efficient, and consistent 🎤
Postgame mic check with @Aaron_Wiggins_ and @NickAGallo 📺 pic.twitter.com/LrR4Bbox5J
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) December 28, 2025
jahmir young (miami heat/sioux falls skyforce)
Jahmir Young has continued to stand out in the G-League, averaging 22.8 points, 7.7 assists and 6.0 rebounds with the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
On Dec. 27 against the San Diego Clippers, Young recorded 22 points, seven assists and six rebounds.
Jahmir Young was hoopin’ on Saturday!
22 PTS | 6 REB | 7 AST pic.twitter.com/FbsHduFmWM
— Sioux Falls Skyforce (@SFSkyforce) December 28, 2025
julian reese (raptors 905)
Julian Reese is currently averaging 4.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.0 assist per game in 2025.
In a recent outing on Dec. 16, Reese posted 10 points, eight rebounds and a pair of blocks.
upcoming schedule
Tuesday, Dec. 30
Raptors 905 vs Westchester Knicks (7:30 p.m. ET)
Wednesday, Dec. 31
New Orleans Pelicans at Chicago Bulls (7:00 p.m. ET)
Oklahoma CIty Thunder vs Portland Trailblazers (8:00 p.m. ET)
Sioux Falls Skyforce vs Rio Grande Valley Vipers (7:30 p.m. ET)
Thursday, Jan. 1
Miami Heat at Detroit Pistons (7:00 p.m. ET)
Friday, Jan. 2
New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trailblazers (8:00 p.m. ET)
Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic (8:00 p.m. ET)
Oklahoma CIty Thunder at Golden State Warriors (10:00 p.m. ET)
Raptors 905 vs San Diego Clippers (5:00 p.m. ET)
Saturday, Jan. 3
Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets (8:00 p.m. ET)
Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves (5:00 p.m. ET)
Sioux Falls Skyforce at Iowa Wolves (7:30 p.m. ET)
Sunday, Jan. 4
New Orleans Pelicans at Miami Heat (6:00 p.m. ET)
Oklahoma CIty Thunder at Phoenix Suns (8:00 p.m. ET)
Sioux Falls Skyforce at Iowa Wolves (4:00 p.m. ET)
Monday, Jan. 5
Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics (7:30 p.m. ET)
Oklahoma CIty Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets (8:00 p.m. ET)