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COLLEGE PARK, MD — The 14th 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)


With the 14th week of the NBA season completed, Queen is averaging 12.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game.
Queen remains the rookie-class leader in double-doubles with 10, while also ranking within the top 35 players league-wide in rebounding.
Queen added a near double-double in a win over the Grizzlies on Jan. 23, finishing with eight points, nine rebounds, five assists, and three steals.

Derik Queen becomes the fastest center in the last 50 years to reach 200 career assists. pic.twitter.com/06HfljNd4a


— Real App (@realapp) January 24, 2026

kevin huerter (Chicago bulls)


Huerter’s production has been consistent in recent weeks, as he is now averaging 11.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game.
On the night of Derrick Rose’s jersey retirement, Kevin Huerter hit an unbelievable buzzer-beater three pointer to help the Bulls take down the Celtics.
Huerter has played a key role in the Bulls’ four-game win streak, extended by his game-winning shot against the Celtics on Jan. 24, when he recorded 12 points, six rebounds, three assists, and one steal.

Kevin Huerter went for the Derrick Rose celly on his jersey retirement night 😂 https://t.co/lPcXChF4OD pic.twitter.com/VOqrgPv2VV


— NBA (@NBA) January 25, 2026

KEVIN HUERTER CALLED GAME ON DERRICK ROSE’S JERSEY RETIREMENT NIGHT 🔥

WHAT A NIGHT IN CHICAGO ‼️ pic.twitter.com/wULC4hlixh


— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 25, 2026

jalen smith (Chicago bulls)


Smith’s averages remain consistent at 9.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.
His performance against the Celtics on Jan. 24 marks his 15th game this season scoring 10+ points and grabbing 6+ rebounds. 
Smith continues to climb the rebounding ranks, now sitting at 40th in the league.

“LET’S GO TERPS!” 🐢

This @thejalen_smith x @KevinHuerter interaction > https://t.co/2dccJY4bcT pic.twitter.com/r1etNR4rsG


— Maryland Men’s Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) January 25, 2026

aaron wiggins (oklahoma city thunder)


Wiggins is currently averaging 10.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists.
He stepped in as a starter for the 11th time this season in a game against the Cavaliers, where he posted 12 points, six rebounds, five steals, three assists, and one block.
Wiggins has been successful as a starter, averaging 13.4 points and five rebounds across his 11 starts.

Aaron Wiggins with back-to-back threes 🎯pic.twitter.com/319QRhLSPq


— Thunder Nation (@ThunderNationCP) January 26, 2026

jahmir young (miami heat/sioux falls skyforce)


Young continues to post elite numbers this season, averaging 26.7 points, 9.7 assists, and 5.1 rebounds per game.
He continues to lead and climb the G League rankings, currently sitting third in both points per game and assists.
Young has recorded four consecutive 30+ point performances, most recently dropping 34 points, 10 assists, and one steal against the Santa Cruz Warriors on Jan. 24

Jahmir Young TAKEOVER🔥😳

10 games straight with 8+ assists

34 PTS | 10 AST | 62% FG | 57% 3PT pic.twitter.com/EUic2EXl44


— Sioux Falls Skyforce (@SFSkyforce) January 25, 2026

julian reese (raptors 905)


At this point in the season, Reese is averaging 6.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 0.8 assists.
Reese posted a productive game on Jan. 17, finishing with 13 points, six rebounds, one assist, and one block against the Capital City Go-Go.

upcoming schedule

Monday, Jan. 26

Raptors 905 at Osceola Magic (7:00 p.m. ET)

Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Lakers (8:00 p.m. ET)

Tuesday, Jan. 27

New Orleans Pelicans at Oklahoma City Thunder (8:00 p.m. ET)

Wednesday, Jan. 28

Raptors 905 at Osceola Magic (7:00 p.m. ET)

Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers (7:00 p.m. ET)

Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic (7:30 p.m. ET)

Sioux Falls Skyforce at Birmingham Squadron (8:00 p.m. ET)

Thursday, Jan. 29

Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat (8:00 p.m. ET)

Oklahoma City Thunder at Minnesota Timberwolves (9:30 p.m. ET)

Friday, Jan. 30

New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies (7:30 p.m. ET)

Saturday, Jan. 31

New Orleans Pelicans at Philadelphia 76ers (7:30 p.m. ET)

Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat (8:00 p.m. ET)

Sioux Falls Skyforce at Texas Legends (8:30 p.m. ET)

Sunday, Feb. 1

Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat (6:00 p.m. ET)

Oklahoma City Thunder at Denver Nuggets (9:30 p.m. ET)