yahoo - 2/4/2026 1:44:54 PM - GMT (+2 )
Several former Maryland men’s basketball players have impressed away from College Park this season, giving Terps fans something to root for.
Former star Jahmir Young has been one of the most impressive ones, and that was rewarded Tuesday.
Young is one of 26 G League players selected to participate in events during the NBA’s All-Star Weekend. He will play for Team Red in the Next Up Game and also participate in the 3-point contest.
Back-to-back for Jahmir Young! ⭐️
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) February 3, 2026
The @miamiheat Two-Way signee has been selected to his second straight #NBAGLeagueNextUpGame presented by @att. pic.twitter.com/p5YzCsxfbG
Young has had a stellar season for the Sioux Falls Skyforce. He averages 26.6 points per game (second-most in the G League) and 9.7 assists per game (third-most in the G League) while also contributing six rebounds and 2.3 steals an outing.
Those contributions on the court were rewarded earlier in the year, with the Miami Heat converting Young’s deal to a two-way contract, which allows him to occasionally play in the NBA. He has totaled 34 minutes over seven games for the Heat — including 11 minutes in games on Feb. 1 and Feb. 3 — and shot 6-of-15 from the field, totaling 14 points, six assists, three rebounds and two turnovers.
That could lead to more NBA playing time for Young, who was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chicago Bulls in 2024, waived in July and picked up by the Heat a month later.
NBA All-Star 2026 is based in Los Angeles this year. The 3-point contest will take place Feb. 14 at 2:30 p.m., and the Next Up Game will take place Feb. 15 at 2:30 p.m. Both events are available to watch on the NBA Channel and the NBA App.
In other newsMaryland men’s lacrosse’s season-opening game against Loyola (Md.) has been moved indoors.
Another big schedule update. I’m told Saturdays @TerpsMLax vs @LoyolaMLAX game has officially been moved indoors to Jones-Hill House.
— James Hogan V (@james_hoganv) February 3, 2026
Three Maryland wrestlers remain ranked in the top 20 nationally at their weight class.
Holding strong in the rankings 🐢💪#TurtlePower🐢💪 x #TFINpic.twitter.com/ag1QGyn2hb
— Maryland Wrestling (@TerpsWrestling) February 3, 2026
Maryland football extended an offer to four-star class of 2027 defensive lineman Sam LeJeune and class of 2027 wide receiver Bryan Porter.
Blessed to receive my 20th d1 offer from @4GoLive to Maryland. Baltimore remix. pic.twitter.com/oZc3BM8uXi
— Sam LeJeune (@sam_lejeune08) February 3, 2026
I am extremely blessed and honored to receive an offer from Maryland. @bccoachvito@BCBROTHERHOOD@D_Wrobo@CoachLocks@Latrell__Scott@ChadSimmons_@TomLoy247@BrianDohn247@BrandonHuffman@KinslerLatish@adamgorneypic.twitter.com/1yzh1a73Qx
— Bryan Porter (@bryan_porter08) February 3, 2026
Maryland men’s basketball alum Kevin Huerter got dealt to the Detroit Pistons ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
Just in: Chicago, Minnesota and Detroit have agreed to a multi-team deal that sends Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley Jr. to the Bulls and Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric to the Pistons, sources tell ESPN. Detroit also receives a 2026 first-round protected swap from Minnesota. pic.twitter.com/pgxqr1WT90
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 3, 2026
Maryland men’s basketball’s Diggy Coit’s story was beautifully covered by the Big Ten Network.
Diggy Coit had no offers out of high school.
— Maryland On BTN (@MarylandOnBTN) February 3, 2026
He worked hard to lose weight and delivered pizzas during his free time.
The Journey shares the record-setting @TerrapinHoops star's long path to College Park 👇 pic.twitter.com/8zPlB22F7M
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