MM 2.4: Maryland men’s basketball alum Jahmir Young selected to G League Next Up Game

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.

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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.

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.

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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 news

Maryland men’s lacrosse’s season-opening game against Loyola (Md.) has been moved indoors.

Three Maryland wrestlers remain ranked in the top 20 nationally at their weight class.

Maryland football extended an offer to four-star class of 2027 defensive lineman Sam LeJeune and class of 2027 wide receiver Bryan Porter.

Maryland men’s basketball alum Kevin Huerter got dealt to the Detroit Pistons ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

Maryland men’s basketball’s Diggy Coit’s story was beautifully covered by the Big Ten Network.

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Publish date : 2026-02-04 11:30:00

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