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COLLEGE PARK, MD\u00a0—\u00a0The eighth week\u00a0of the NBA season is in the books. Let’s check in on Maryland’s pros –\u00a0Derik Queen<\/a> (New Orleans Pelicans), Kevin Huerter (Chicago Bulls), Jalen Smith (Chicago Bulls), Aaron Wiggins\u00a0(Oklahoma City Thunder) and Jahmir Young (Miami Heat\/Sioux Falls Skyforce). derik queen (new orleans pelicans)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Derik Queen<\/a> vs San Antonio:<\/p>\n 33 PTS Joins Jokic and LeBron as the only players with those numbers in a game since 2000. pic.twitter.com\/tYpfSxCglF<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Derik Queen<\/a> early-season passing highlights,<\/p>\n This stuff is absurd for the first 25 games of his career: pic.twitter.com\/bwVlZD6QWU<\/a><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Kevin Huerter had a nice game last night in his return to action after missing time with an adductor strain:<\/p>\n – 16 points (4-8 3PT)
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<\/p>\n Gotta close.<\/p>\n Jalen Smith: 16 pts, 8 reb, 2 stl pic.twitter.com\/NqufJw3bgj<\/a><\/p>\n
aaron wiggins\u00a0(oklahoma city thunder)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Aaron Wiggins continues to play well in his return from injury. A big performance last night helped the Thunder move to 23-1.<\/p>\n – 20 minutes
<\/p>\n Aaron Wiggins with another huge game last night for the Oklahoma City Thunder:<\/p>\n – 27 points (7-10 3PT)
jahmir young (miami heat\/sioux falls skyforce)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n RIDICULOUS stat lines tonight from Myron Gardner and Jahmir Young in the @sfskyforce<\/a> victory! \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n This was the first 20-20 game of the G League season. pic.twitter.com\/6bpsoURU9x<\/a><\/p>\n
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\n\tQueen has continued to blossom in his rookie season with the Pelicans, raising his averages to 12.7 points per game on 50.4% shooting, along with 6.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists per contest.
\n\tOn Dec. 8 against the Spurs, the Baltimore, Md.\u00a0native erupted for 33 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and three blocks, becoming the first rookie center in NBA history to record a 30-point triple-double.
\n\tQueen has moved up to third place on the NBA’s Rookie Ladder.
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\n10 REB
\n10 AST
\n4 BLK<\/p>\n
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\n\tIn 20 games played, including eight starts, Huerter is averaging 12.2 points and 3.3 rebounds per game while shooting 47.4% from the field.
\n\tHe has scored 20 or more points in three games this season and has knocked down four or more three-pointers in three contests.
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\n– 3 rebounds
\n– 4 steals pic.twitter.com\/sxX3M6mDWz<\/a><\/p>\n
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\n\tSmith is averaging 9.6 points per game on 47.3% shooting to go along with 5.8 rebounds per game.
\n\tThe former lottery pick has reached double figures in scoring 10 times this season and has recorded double-digit rebounds on three occasions.
\n\tSmith also posted back-to-back double-doubles earlier in the year, tallying 18 points and 11 rebounds at Cleveland before following it up with 11 points and 12 rebounds against San Antonio.
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\n\tWiggins has appeared in 15 games in 2025 after missing most of November due to injury, and he has quickly made his presence felt since returning to the lineup.
\n\tIn six games since his return, Wiggins has reached double figures in scoring three times as the Thunder have posted a 5-1 record.
\n\tOn the season, he is averaging a career-high 12.3 points per game while shooting 46.2% from the field and 41.7% from three-point range.
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\n– 19 points
\n– 6\/9 FG
\n– 5\/6 3PT
\n– 3 rebounds
\n– 1 assist pic.twitter.com\/iKnsf0l9FJ<\/a><\/p>\n
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\n– 2 rebounds
\n– 2 assists
\n– 3 steals pic.twitter.com\/F7xy2GkOWS<\/a><\/p>\n
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\n\tJahmir Young has split time this season between the Miami Heat and their G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
\n\tHe has appeared in five games with the Heat, averaging 2.0 points in 5.0 minutes per game.
\n\tWith the Skyforce, the Maryland native has been highly productive, averaging 25.5 points, 6.8 assists, and 6.0 rebounds per game.
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