State’s Hubbard and Matthews Collect NABC All-District Honors
March 18, 2025 | Men's Basketball
by Matt Dunaway, Director/Communications
KANSAS CITY, Missouri – Mississippi State's Josh Hubbard and Cameron Matthews captured NABC All-Southeast District honors announced Tuesday as voted on by NABC (National Association of Basketball Coaches) member coaches across NCAA Division I basketball.
State has had at least one NABC All-District pick in four consecutive seasons and during six of the last seven dating back to 2018-19.
Hubbard secured a NABC All-Southeast District First-Team selection joining the likes of recent honorees Quinndary Weatherspoon (2018-19), Reggie Perry (2019-20), Iverson Molinar (2021-22) and Tolu Smith III (2022-23 & 2023-24).
Matthews garnered NABC All-Southeast District Second-Team accolades to give the Bulldogs a pair of NABC All-District recipients for the first time since 2011-12 when Arnett Moultrie and Dee Bost accomplished the feat.
Hubbard is one of four major conferences players (ACC, BIG EAST, Big Ten, Big 12, ACC) to amass 600+ points and 100+ assists this season. He is joined by Duke's Cooper Flagg, Marquette's Kam Jones and Alabama's Mark Sears.
Hubbard's 1214 career points are the most among SEC freshmen and sophomore players during the 2000s. He also ranks seventh overall among SEC freshmen and sophomore players which includes the illustrious company of Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (LSU – 1854 PTS), Allan Houston (Tennessee – 1415 PTS), Bernard King (Tennessee – 1290 PTS), Jacky Dorsey (Georgia – 1234 PTS), Shaquille O'Neal (LSU – 1219 PTS) and James Robinson (Alabama – 1215 PTS).
Hubbard is joined by Bailey Howell (1957-58-59) and Jamont Gordon (2006-07-08) as the lone State players to rip off back-to-back seasons of 550+ points. His 1214 career points also is third highest in State history through 68 games behind Howell and Jerry Jenkins (1973-74-75).
Hubbard ranks among the SEC's top 15 in seven categories: points per game (18.67 – tied 3rd), assist-turnover ratio (2.76 – 1st), three-point field goals made (3.15 – 2nd), free throw percentage (87.8 – 6th), three-point field goal percentage (34.3 – 7th), assists per game (3.18 – 13th) and field goal percentage (39.7 – 15th).
Hubbard has racked up double figures in 62 of 68 outings fueled by 17 of his 26 efforts of 20+ points versus SEC foes. He has sunk multiple triples in 58 of 68 career games and has hit at least one three-pointer in 46 consecutive games which set a program record breaking Darryl Wilson's mark of over 30 years during the Oklahoma game (02/22). The Madison native has already buried 212 treys which is already 6th on the program's all-time list.
Hubbard exploded for a career-best 38 points against No. 4 Alabama (01/29). The 38 points are the most for a State player during the 2000s, and the most points in program history versus a ranked opponent.
Over his last 13 outings, Hubbard has dialed up 22.4 points per game sparked by 45 triples. He has led the team in scoring during 33 of his 49 career starts since the Auburn game on 01/28/2024.
Hubbard, an ESPN top 100 recruit for the Class of 2023, capped his high school career as the state of Mississippi's all-time leading scorer with 4,367 career points. He broke a state record that stood for 37 years previously held by Mississippi State's Robert Woodard.
Matthews is one of college basketball's most versatile players. He is the only player in SEC history and the only active NCAA player with at least 975 points, 850 rebounds, 375 assists and 250 steals. He is one of five SEC players and one of 22 players among the major hoops conferences (ACC, BIG EAST, Big Ten, Big 12, SEC) to play their fifth season at the same school in 2024-25.
During his three seasons under Coach Jans, Matthews has dialed up an impressive +653 plus/minus cumulative mark when on the floor. He has been a positive plus/minus performer in 73 of 102 games, racked up 38 outings with at least +10 mark and secured at least a +20 rating on 13 occasions.
Matthews, one of 15 finalists for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, has posted 274 career steals which are 1st on State's all-time list and is 3rd among NCAA active major conference players (ACC, BIG EAST, Big Ten, Big 12 SEC). The Olive Branch native set the State all-time mark during the McNeese game (12/14) and enters the NCAA Tournament four steals away from breaking into the top 3 in SEC history in that category.
Matthews is ranked inside the SEC's top 15 in steals per game (2.48 – 1st), assist per game (3.58 – tied 7th), rebounds per game (6.58 – 13th) and assist-to-turnover ratio (1.47 – 14th).
The Bulldogs are 23-11 lifetime when Matthews collects 10+ points. State also has secured a 16-5 mark when Matthews hands out 5+ assists and are 8-1 when Matthews records 5+ steals.
2024-25 NABC All-Southeast District – Listed Alphabetically
KANSAS CITY, Missouri – Mississippi State's Josh Hubbard and Cameron Matthews captured NABC All-Southeast District honors announced Tuesday as voted on by NABC (National Association of Basketball Coaches) member coaches across NCAA Division I basketball.
State has had at least one NABC All-District pick in four consecutive seasons and during six of the last seven dating back to 2018-19.
Hubbard secured a NABC All-Southeast District First-Team selection joining the likes of recent honorees Quinndary Weatherspoon (2018-19), Reggie Perry (2019-20), Iverson Molinar (2021-22) and Tolu Smith III (2022-23 & 2023-24).
Matthews garnered NABC All-Southeast District Second-Team accolades to give the Bulldogs a pair of NABC All-District recipients for the first time since 2011-12 when Arnett Moultrie and Dee Bost accomplished the feat.
Hubbard is one of four major conferences players (ACC, BIG EAST, Big Ten, Big 12, ACC) to amass 600+ points and 100+ assists this season. He is joined by Duke's Cooper Flagg, Marquette's Kam Jones and Alabama's Mark Sears.
Hubbard's 1214 career points are the most among SEC freshmen and sophomore players during the 2000s. He also ranks seventh overall among SEC freshmen and sophomore players which includes the illustrious company of Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (LSU – 1854 PTS), Allan Houston (Tennessee – 1415 PTS), Bernard King (Tennessee – 1290 PTS), Jacky Dorsey (Georgia – 1234 PTS), Shaquille O'Neal (LSU – 1219 PTS) and James Robinson (Alabama – 1215 PTS).
Hubbard is joined by Bailey Howell (1957-58-59) and Jamont Gordon (2006-07-08) as the lone State players to rip off back-to-back seasons of 550+ points. His 1214 career points also is third highest in State history through 68 games behind Howell and Jerry Jenkins (1973-74-75).
Hubbard ranks among the SEC's top 15 in seven categories: points per game (18.67 – tied 3rd), assist-turnover ratio (2.76 – 1st), three-point field goals made (3.15 – 2nd), free throw percentage (87.8 – 6th), three-point field goal percentage (34.3 – 7th), assists per game (3.18 – 13th) and field goal percentage (39.7 – 15th).
Hubbard has racked up double figures in 62 of 68 outings fueled by 17 of his 26 efforts of 20+ points versus SEC foes. He has sunk multiple triples in 58 of 68 career games and has hit at least one three-pointer in 46 consecutive games which set a program record breaking Darryl Wilson's mark of over 30 years during the Oklahoma game (02/22). The Madison native has already buried 212 treys which is already 6th on the program's all-time list.
Hubbard exploded for a career-best 38 points against No. 4 Alabama (01/29). The 38 points are the most for a State player during the 2000s, and the most points in program history versus a ranked opponent.
Over his last 13 outings, Hubbard has dialed up 22.4 points per game sparked by 45 triples. He has led the team in scoring during 33 of his 49 career starts since the Auburn game on 01/28/2024.
Hubbard, an ESPN top 100 recruit for the Class of 2023, capped his high school career as the state of Mississippi's all-time leading scorer with 4,367 career points. He broke a state record that stood for 37 years previously held by Mississippi State's Robert Woodard.
Matthews is one of college basketball's most versatile players. He is the only player in SEC history and the only active NCAA player with at least 975 points, 850 rebounds, 375 assists and 250 steals. He is one of five SEC players and one of 22 players among the major hoops conferences (ACC, BIG EAST, Big Ten, Big 12, SEC) to play their fifth season at the same school in 2024-25.
During his three seasons under Coach Jans, Matthews has dialed up an impressive +653 plus/minus cumulative mark when on the floor. He has been a positive plus/minus performer in 73 of 102 games, racked up 38 outings with at least +10 mark and secured at least a +20 rating on 13 occasions.
Matthews, one of 15 finalists for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, has posted 274 career steals which are 1st on State's all-time list and is 3rd among NCAA active major conference players (ACC, BIG EAST, Big Ten, Big 12 SEC). The Olive Branch native set the State all-time mark during the McNeese game (12/14) and enters the NCAA Tournament four steals away from breaking into the top 3 in SEC history in that category.
Matthews is ranked inside the SEC's top 15 in steals per game (2.48 – 1st), assist per game (3.58 – tied 7th), rebounds per game (6.58 – 13th) and assist-to-turnover ratio (1.47 – 14th).
The Bulldogs are 23-11 lifetime when Matthews collects 10+ points. State also has secured a 16-5 mark when Matthews hands out 5+ assists and are 8-1 when Matthews records 5+ steals.
2024-25 NABC All-Southeast District – Listed Alphabetically
First Team
Chad Baker-Mazara, Auburn
Johni Broome, Auburn
Walter Clayton Jr., Florida
Alex Condon, Florida
Josh Hubbard, Mississippi State
Yaxel Lendeborg, UAB
Sean Pedulla, Ole Miss
Jaron Pierre Jr., Jacksonville State
Mark Sears, Alabama
Adou Thiero, Arkansas
Second Team
Keyshawn Hall, UCF
Chaney Johnson, Auburn
Jacari Lane, North Alabama
Alijah Martin, Florida
Cameron Matthews, Mississippi State
Robert McCray V, Jacksonville
Grant Nelson, Alabama
Tahaad Pettiford, Auburn
Taryn Todd, Arkansas State
Jamir Watkins, Florida State
NABC District Coach of the Year: Bruce Pearl, Auburn
UP NEXT Chad Baker-Mazara, Auburn
Johni Broome, Auburn
Walter Clayton Jr., Florida
Alex Condon, Florida
Josh Hubbard, Mississippi State
Yaxel Lendeborg, UAB
Sean Pedulla, Ole Miss
Jaron Pierre Jr., Jacksonville State
Mark Sears, Alabama
Adou Thiero, Arkansas
Second Team
Keyshawn Hall, UCF
Chaney Johnson, Auburn
Jacari Lane, North Alabama
Alijah Martin, Florida
Cameron Matthews, Mississippi State
Robert McCray V, Jacksonville
Grant Nelson, Alabama
Tahaad Pettiford, Auburn
Taryn Todd, Arkansas State
Jamir Watkins, Florida State
NABC District Coach of the Year: Bruce Pearl, Auburn
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