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COLLEGE PARK, MD\u00a0—\u00a0The 10th\u00a0week\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)\u00a0Jahmir Young (Miami Heat\/Sioux Falls Skyforce) and Julian Reese<\/a> (Raptors 905). derik queen (new orleans pelicans)<\/p>\n
The Baltimore native ranks in the top 40 in both\u00a0shooting percentage and rebounds per game with a\u00a051.0% and 7.0 marks, respectively.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Among rookies this season, Derik Queen<\/a> ranks:<\/p>\n – 1st in total rebounds
kevin huerter\u00a0(Chicago bulls)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Another productive showing from Kevin Huerter last night \ud83d\udc22<\/p>\n – 14 points
jalen smith (Chicago bulls)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n AN ABSOLUTE RIM-ROCKER FROM JALEN SMITH! https:\/\/t.co\/MbURtX0wPR<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/JRmWVMt2kR<\/a><\/p>\n
aaron wiggins\u00a0(oklahoma city thunder)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Tenacious, efficient, and consistent \ud83c\udfa4<\/p>\n Postgame mic check with @Aaron_Wiggins_<\/a> and @NickAGallo<\/a> \ud83d\udcfa pic.twitter.com\/LrR4Bbox5J<\/a><\/p>\n
jahmir young (miami heat\/sioux falls skyforce)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Jahmir Young was hoopin’ on Saturday!<\/p>\n 22 PTS | 6 REB | 7 AST pic.twitter.com\/FbsHduFmWM<\/a><\/p>\n
julian reese\u00a0(raptors 905)<\/p>\n
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\n\tQueen is averaging 13.5\u00a0points, 7.0\u00a0rebounds and 4.0 assists 10\u00a0weeks into his rookie season.
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\n– 1st in total assists
\n– 1st in double-doubles
\n– 1st in triple-doubles
\n– 2nd in total blocks
\n– 3rd in total steals
\n– 2nd in free throws made
\n– 4th in total points pic.twitter.com\/aNbZe0e8cI<\/a><\/p>\n
\n\u2014 The Lead (@TheLeadSM) December 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n
\n– 5 rebounds
\n– 3 assists
\n– 2 steals pic.twitter.com\/TzprMliPBw<\/a><\/p>\n
\n\u2014 Inside Maryland Sports (@Terrapins247) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n
\n\tSmith is averaging 8.7\u00a0points, 5.9\u00a0rebounds\u00a0and 1.3\u00a0assists as 2025 comes to a close.
\n\tAgainst the 76ers on Dec. 26, Smith finished with 12 points, eight rebounds, three assists and one block in the win.
\n\tHe has grabbed five our more rebounds in five of his last eight games.
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\n\u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n
\n\tWiggins is shooting 41.1% from deep on the season, which ranks 33rd\u00a0in the NBA.
\n\t10 weeks into the season, Wiggins is\u00a0averaging 11.0\u00a0points, 2.8\u00a0rebounds and 1.7\u00a0assists per game.
\n\tWiggins posted an efficient performance on Dec. 28 against the 76ers dropping 15 points, three rebounds and three assists.
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\n\u2014 OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n
\n\tJahmir Young has continued to stand out in the G-League, averaging 22.8\u00a0points, 7.7\u00a0assists and 6.0 rebounds with the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
\n\tOn Dec. 27 against the San Diego Clippers, Young recorded 22 points, seven assists and six rebounds.
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\n\u2014 Sioux Falls Skyforce (@SFSkyforce) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n