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COLLEGE PARK, MD — The ninth 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) and Jahmir Young (Miami Heat/Sioux Falls Skyforce).
derik queen (new orleans pelicans)
Queen is averaging 13.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists nine weeks into his rookie season.
The Baltimore native is shooting 51.4% from the field in 2025 which ranks in the top 30 in the NBA.
In a win over the Pacers on Saturday (Dec. 20), Queen was a perfect 8/8 from the field, scoring 17 points with 10 rebounds and four assists.
Derik Queen over the last five games:
17.4 PPG
9.0 RPG
5.8 APG
65.5% FG
31.0 MPG https://t.co/3Gu4Zhztjz pic.twitter.com/F91KbpmiaE
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) December 21, 2025
kevin huerter (Chicago bulls)
Solid showing from Kevin Huerter last night, helping the Chicago Bulls win 152-150 over the Atlanta Hawks in his return to Atlanta, city that drafted him 🐢 pic.twitter.com/1eg7XqpI87
— Inside Maryland Sports (@Terrapins247) December 22, 2025
jalen smith (Chicago bulls)
Smith is averaging 8.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists through nine week in 2025.
The former lottery pick has grabbed four or more rebounds in each of his last three games, while scoring four or more points in two of those games.
Pumpfake it.
Drive it.
Score it.
Jalen Smith caps a 17-4 Chicago run ‼️ pic.twitter.com/MNXDX8yTMh
— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2025
aaron wiggins (oklahoma city thunder)
Aaron Wiggins is one of the many examples of second rounders/undrafted players who’ve carved out a role with the Thunder.
I asked him what has allowed those guys to not only make the league but avoid complacency as success comes their way:
“Obviously, there’s the individual… pic.twitter.com/aXTeQaoWbK
— Justin Martinez (@Justintohoops) December 17, 2025
jahmir young (miami heat/sioux falls skyforce)
Jahmir Young has continued to stand out in the G-League, averaging 24.6 points, 7.0 assists and 6.0 rebounds with the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
Earlier today (Dec. 22), the Maryland native scored 17 points and dished out an impressive 13 assists.
In his previous game on Dec. 20, Young posted 19 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.
Jahmir Young provided a much needed spark in today’s win 💥
17 PTS | 13 AST | 7 REB pic.twitter.com/jN6QyszLZs
— Sioux Falls Skyforce (@SFSkyforce) December 22, 2025
Jahmir Young returns to Sioux Falls balling out🏀🔥
19 PTS | 7 REB | 8 AST | 3 STL pic.twitter.com/PxqbTkjUEI
— Sioux Falls Skyforce (@SFSkyforce) December 21, 2025
upcoming schedule
Monday, Dec. 22
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Dallas Mavericks (8:00 p.m. ET)
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies (9:30 p.m. ET)
Tuesday, Dec. 23
New Orleans Pelicans at Cleveland Cavaliers (7:30 p.m. ET)
Chicago Bulls at Atlanta Hawks (7:30 p.m. ET)
Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs (8:30 p.m. ET)
Thursday, Dec. 25
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs (2:30 p.m. ET)
Friday, Dec. 26
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Phoenix Suns (8:00 p.m. ET)
Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers (7:30 p.m. ET)
Miami Heat at Atlanta Hawks (7:00 p.m. ET)
Saturday, Dec. 27
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Phoenix Suns (7:00 p.m. ET)
Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks (8:00 p.m. ET)
Sioux Falls Skyforce at San Diego Clippers (10:00 p.m. ET)
Sunday, Dec. 28
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Philadelphia 76ers (3:30 p.m. ET)
Sioux Falls Skyforce at San Diego Clippers (9:00 p.m. ET)