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Jersey Number 12
Josh Hubbard
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 190
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Madison, Miss.
- High School/Previous School:
- Madison-Ridgeland Academy
Bio
HONORS & AWARDS
2024-25 John R. Wooden Award Midseason Watch List • 1 of 25
2024-25 NABC • National Association of Basketball Coaches All-Southeast District First Team
2024-25 All-SEC Second Team • Coaches • Media
2024-25 Bailey Howell Trophy Recipient
2024-25 Oscar Robertson Trophy Midseason Watch List • 1 of 50
2024-25 Lute Olson Award Early Season Watch List • 1 of 50
2024-25 Bob Cousy Award Preseason Watch List • 1 of 20
2024-25 Preseason All-America Honorable Mention • Sports Illustrated
2024-25 Preseason All-SEC Second Team • Coaches • Media
2024-25 Preseason All-SEC Third Team • Lindy’s
2024-25 Arizona Tipoff All-Tournament Team
2024-25 SEC Academic Honor Roll
2024-25 SEC Community Service Team
2023-24 All-SEC Second Team • Coaches
2023-24 All-SEC Freshman Team • Coaches
2023-24 All-SEC Tournament Team • Media
2023-24 Bailey Howell Trophy Recipient
2023-24 SEC Freshman of the Week • Nov. 20, 2023 • Jan. 15, 2024 • Jan. 29, 2024
2023-24 SEC Freshman of the Week • Feb. 19, 2024 • Feb. 26, 2024
2023-24 Hall of Fame Tipoff All-Tournament Team • Tournament MVP
2023-24 SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll
ESPN No. 88 National Recruit • Class of 2023
CAREER
Hubbard has played in 69 games with 50 consecutive starts (Jan. 27, 2024-March 21, 2025) over the last two seasons leading the Bulldogs to consecutive NCAA Tournament trips … Racked up 1,240 points, 168 assists and 55 steals … The 1,240 points are the most during the 2000s and 4th highest among SEC freshmen/sophomores in league history only behind Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (LSU • 1,854 PTS • 1988-89, 1989-90), Allan Houston (Tennessee • 1,415 PTS • 1989-90, 1990-91) and Bernard King (Tennessee • 1,290 PTS • 1974-75, 1975-76) … The 1,240 points check in 27th on State’s all-time list … Only Hubbard, Bailey Howell (1956-57, 1957-58, 1958-59) and Jamont Gordon (2006-07, 2007-08) have recorded consecutive 550+ points seasons at State … Joined by Erick Dampier (1993-94, 1994-95) as the only State players to collect All-SEC honors during their freshmen and sophomore seasons … His 17.97 points per game average is fifth-best in program history … Connected on 39.3 percent from the floor (386-of-981), 35.0 percent on three-pointers (216-of-617) and 86.6 percent at the free throw line (252-of-291) … His 216 three-pointers are tied for fifth in program history, while his 86.6 percent free throw clip holds the top spot in program history among players with at least 200 makes … Pumped home double figures in 63 of 69 games fueled by 42 of his last 43 outings (Feb. 24, 2024-March 21, 2025) … Provided 18 of his 27 efforts of 20+ points versus SEC opponents … Sank a three-pointer in a program-record 47 straight games (Feb. 7, 2024-March 21, 2025) and multiple treys in 59 of 69 games … The 2023-24 and 2024-25 Howell Trophy recipient which is awarded to the state of Mississippi’s top collegiate player … The third Bulldog to win the award multiple times joining Jarvis Varnado (2008-09, 2009-10) and Quinndary Weatherspoon (2017-18, 2018-19) … State has won the Howell Trophy in seven of the last eight seasons since 2017-18 … Entered the NBA Draft process while maintaining his college eligibility at State following the 2024-25 season.
2024-25 • SOPHOMORE
Hubbard was the only State player to start in all 34 games last season … Listed among four national award watch lists throughout the season (Bob Cousy Preseason, Lute Olson Early Season, John R. Wooden Midseason, Oscar Robertson Midseason) … Tucked away All-SEC Second-Team accolades for the second straight season … Notched NABC All-Southeast District First-Team honors … Piled up 18.9 points, 3.1 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 0.9 steals per game … Knocked down 40.2 percent of his field goal attempts (202-of-503), 34.5 percent from three-point territory (108-of-313) and 87.8 percent at the charity stripe (130-of-148) … His 642 points ranked sixth-most in program history, while his 108 treys matched his own program season record from 2023-24 … The 87.8 free throw percentage is a program-best for a season … Ranked among the SEC’s top 15 in seven categories: points (18.88 – 2nd), assists-to-turnover ratio (2.49 – 2nd), three-pointers made (3.18 – 2nd), free throw percentage (87.8 – 4th), three-point percentage (34.5 – 7th), assists (3.15 – 15th) and field goal percentage (40.2 – 15th) … Piled up double figures in 33 of 34 outings sparked by 14 performances of 20+ points … Led the team in scoring on 21 occasions … Registered nine outings of 5+ assists where State posted a 7-2 record … The only State player in program history to secure at least 600 points and 100 assists in same season … One of 10 major conferences players (ACC, BIG EAST, Big Ten, Big 12, SEC) to accomplish the feat in 2024-25 … The list includes Johni Broome (Auburn), Walter Clayton Jr. (Florida), RJ Davis (North Carolina), Cooper Flagg (Duke), Darius Johnson (UCF), Kam Jones (Marquette), Caleb Love (Arizona), Mark Sears (Alabama) and Brice Williams (Nebraska).
2024-25 • BEST GAMES
Hubbard began his scoring barrage with a 26-point effort versus West Georgia (Nov. 4) … Joined by Claudell Harris Jr. as the only State players to hit at least six treys during the same game in program history … Poured in 20 of his 23 points after halftime during comeback win over Utah (Nov. 17) … Added 16 points, five assists and two steals versus McNeese (Dec. 14) … Provided 25 points and three assists against Prairie View (Dec. 8) … Started SEC action with 21 points versus South Carolina (Jan. 4) … Finished the season with 19 straight games of 10+ points (Jan. 11-March 21) … Exploded for 25 of his season-high 38 points in second half against No. 4 Alabama (Jan. 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 … Opened run of 22.6 points per game ignited by 49 three-pointers over his last 14 games (Jan. 29-March 21) … The 43rd player in program history to eclipse 1,000 career points at Georgia (Feb. 8) … Came away with 16 points, five rebounds and four assists in road win over No. 19 Ole Miss (Feb. 15) … Dialed up 25 points, four assists and a season’s best four steals against No. 7 Texas A&M (Feb. 18) … Fired in 20 of his 30 points versus LSU (March 1) … Logged 26 points and three assists against LSU (March 14) during SEC Tournament … Ripped off 26 points on 11-of-18 shooting versus Baylor (March 21) in NCAA Tournament Round of 64 … The 26 points are the fifth-most by a State player during an NCAA Tournament game.
2023-24 • FRESHMAN
Hubbard was one of five players to play in all 35 games and earned a started nod during the team’s last 16 contests (Jan. 27-March 21) … Secured All-SEC Second-Team and All-SEC Freshman-Team honors … Joined Erick Dampier (1993-94) as the only State freshmen to capture All-SEC Second Team … The first true freshman to win the Bailey Howell Trophy which is awarded to the state of Mississippi’s top collegiate player … Won the SEC’s Freshman of the Week award a program-record five times which surpassed Jamont Gordon (2005-06) previous mark of four occasions … Racked up 17.1 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game … According to Elias, his 13 games of 20+ points were 1st followed by his 2 games of 30+ points were 2nd nationally among true freshmen … Nine of his 13 outings of 20+ points were against SEC opponents … His 17.1 points per game were 7th overall in the SEC rankings and 1st among SEC freshmen … Sank 38.5 percent from the floor (184-of-478), 35.5 percent of his three-point attempts (108-of-304) and 85.3 percent at the foul line (122-of-143) … His 598 points were a State freshman record and ranked 8th for a single season … His 108 treys were both overall and freshman single season records … Amassed double figures in 30 of 35 games, 16 of 19 times off the bench and led the team in scoring on 23 occasions … Also ranked among the SEC’s top 15 in three-pointers made (3.09 – 1st), three-point field goal percentage (35.5 – 5th), free throw percentage (85.3 – 9th) and field goal percentage (35.5 – 15th).
2023-24 • BEST GAMES
Hubbard made at least one three-pointer in his first 11 games (Nov. 8-Dec. 17) and scored his first career basket on a triple with 14:57 remaining in the first half against Arizona State (Nov. 8) … Poured in 22 points aided by 5 treys versus UT Martin (Nov. 11) during his home debut … Exploded for a non-conference season’s best 29 points against Northwestern (Nov. 19) … The 29 points were the most for a State player off the bench since Tony Watts also scored 29 against Ole Miss on 01/24/1990 … Won the first of five SEC Freshman of the Week honors (Nov. 20) … Scored all 22 points during the first half versus Tulane (Dec. 9) … Provided 25 points during State’s victory over No. 5 Tennessee (Jan. 10) … Dialed up 26 points at Florida (Jan. 24) … Made his first career start against No. 8 Auburn (Jan. 27) where he scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half … Managed 21 points and dished out a season-high seven assists at Ole Miss (Jan. 30) … Notched 19 points sparked by the go-ahead trey inside the final minute versus Arkansas (Feb. 17) … Pumped home 24.2 points per game fueled by six consecutive efforts of 20+ points (Feb. 24-March 14) and 38 three-pointers over his last nine games (Feb. 24-March 21) … The last time a State player had 6 straight games of 20+ points was the program’s all-time leading scorer Jeff Malone (1982-83) … Opened the run with 19 of his 32 points during the second half at LSU (Feb. 24) … Amassed a season-high 34 points on a season’s best 7 three-pointers against No. 16 Kentucky (Feb. 27) … Scored 22 points in the second half and hit three treys during the game’s final 45 seconds to bring State back from an 8-point deficit to tie the score … According to Elias, Hubbard and Alabama’s Brandon Miller (2022-23) are the only SEC players with back-to-back games of 30+ points over the last 20 seasons as freshmen … Broke State’s freshman scoring mark previously held by Rickey Brown (1976-77) with a 28-point outburst versus No. 17 South Carolina (March 9) … Also broke State’s single season three-point record against the Gamecocks … Capped six-game streak of 20+ point games with a 24-point effort versus LSU (March 14) at SEC Tournament … The 24 points were the most by a State freshman during a SEC Tournament game … Added 20 points against No. 12 Auburn (March 16) in SEC Tournament semifinals … The first State freshmen to earn All-SEC Tournament Team status … Totaled 15 points against Michigan State (March 21) in NCAA Tournament Round of 64.
HIGH SCHOOL
Hubbard prepped at Madison-Ridgeland Academy under Richard Duease … A four-star signee rated the state’s top prospect and No. 85 nationally in the 2023 ESPN 100 … Averaged 27.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.1 steals per game during senior season … Finished high school career as the state of Mississippi’s all-time leading scorer with 4,367 points, which broke the previous mark that stood for 37 years by Mississippi State’s Robert Woodard … Named the 2022-23 Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year … Earned multiple MAIS Player of the Year selections … Secured 28.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.0 steals per game as a junior … Team was the 2021 MAIS Class 6-A state champions and the 2022 MAIS Class 6A runner-up … Played the AAU circuit for Team Thad based in Memphis, Tennessee.
PERSONAL
Born on December 27 … Majoring in Human Development and Family Studies … Cousin is Dwyane Wade who is a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, a 3x NBA Champion, a 13x NBA All-Star, an 8x All-NBA selection and a member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
2024-25 John R. Wooden Award Midseason Watch List • 1 of 25
2024-25 NABC • National Association of Basketball Coaches All-Southeast District First Team
2024-25 All-SEC Second Team • Coaches • Media
2024-25 Bailey Howell Trophy Recipient
2024-25 Oscar Robertson Trophy Midseason Watch List • 1 of 50
2024-25 Lute Olson Award Early Season Watch List • 1 of 50
2024-25 Bob Cousy Award Preseason Watch List • 1 of 20
2024-25 Preseason All-America Honorable Mention • Sports Illustrated
2024-25 Preseason All-SEC Second Team • Coaches • Media
2024-25 Preseason All-SEC Third Team • Lindy’s
2024-25 Arizona Tipoff All-Tournament Team
2024-25 SEC Academic Honor Roll
2024-25 SEC Community Service Team
2023-24 All-SEC Second Team • Coaches
2023-24 All-SEC Freshman Team • Coaches
2023-24 All-SEC Tournament Team • Media
2023-24 Bailey Howell Trophy Recipient
2023-24 SEC Freshman of the Week • Nov. 20, 2023 • Jan. 15, 2024 • Jan. 29, 2024
2023-24 SEC Freshman of the Week • Feb. 19, 2024 • Feb. 26, 2024
2023-24 Hall of Fame Tipoff All-Tournament Team • Tournament MVP
2023-24 SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll
ESPN No. 88 National Recruit • Class of 2023
CAREER
Hubbard has played in 69 games with 50 consecutive starts (Jan. 27, 2024-March 21, 2025) over the last two seasons leading the Bulldogs to consecutive NCAA Tournament trips … Racked up 1,240 points, 168 assists and 55 steals … The 1,240 points are the most during the 2000s and 4th highest among SEC freshmen/sophomores in league history only behind Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (LSU • 1,854 PTS • 1988-89, 1989-90), Allan Houston (Tennessee • 1,415 PTS • 1989-90, 1990-91) and Bernard King (Tennessee • 1,290 PTS • 1974-75, 1975-76) … The 1,240 points check in 27th on State’s all-time list … Only Hubbard, Bailey Howell (1956-57, 1957-58, 1958-59) and Jamont Gordon (2006-07, 2007-08) have recorded consecutive 550+ points seasons at State … Joined by Erick Dampier (1993-94, 1994-95) as the only State players to collect All-SEC honors during their freshmen and sophomore seasons … His 17.97 points per game average is fifth-best in program history … Connected on 39.3 percent from the floor (386-of-981), 35.0 percent on three-pointers (216-of-617) and 86.6 percent at the free throw line (252-of-291) … His 216 three-pointers are tied for fifth in program history, while his 86.6 percent free throw clip holds the top spot in program history among players with at least 200 makes … Pumped home double figures in 63 of 69 games fueled by 42 of his last 43 outings (Feb. 24, 2024-March 21, 2025) … Provided 18 of his 27 efforts of 20+ points versus SEC opponents … Sank a three-pointer in a program-record 47 straight games (Feb. 7, 2024-March 21, 2025) and multiple treys in 59 of 69 games … The 2023-24 and 2024-25 Howell Trophy recipient which is awarded to the state of Mississippi’s top collegiate player … The third Bulldog to win the award multiple times joining Jarvis Varnado (2008-09, 2009-10) and Quinndary Weatherspoon (2017-18, 2018-19) … State has won the Howell Trophy in seven of the last eight seasons since 2017-18 … Entered the NBA Draft process while maintaining his college eligibility at State following the 2024-25 season.
2024-25 • SOPHOMORE
Hubbard was the only State player to start in all 34 games last season … Listed among four national award watch lists throughout the season (Bob Cousy Preseason, Lute Olson Early Season, John R. Wooden Midseason, Oscar Robertson Midseason) … Tucked away All-SEC Second-Team accolades for the second straight season … Notched NABC All-Southeast District First-Team honors … Piled up 18.9 points, 3.1 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 0.9 steals per game … Knocked down 40.2 percent of his field goal attempts (202-of-503), 34.5 percent from three-point territory (108-of-313) and 87.8 percent at the charity stripe (130-of-148) … His 642 points ranked sixth-most in program history, while his 108 treys matched his own program season record from 2023-24 … The 87.8 free throw percentage is a program-best for a season … Ranked among the SEC’s top 15 in seven categories: points (18.88 – 2nd), assists-to-turnover ratio (2.49 – 2nd), three-pointers made (3.18 – 2nd), free throw percentage (87.8 – 4th), three-point percentage (34.5 – 7th), assists (3.15 – 15th) and field goal percentage (40.2 – 15th) … Piled up double figures in 33 of 34 outings sparked by 14 performances of 20+ points … Led the team in scoring on 21 occasions … Registered nine outings of 5+ assists where State posted a 7-2 record … The only State player in program history to secure at least 600 points and 100 assists in same season … One of 10 major conferences players (ACC, BIG EAST, Big Ten, Big 12, SEC) to accomplish the feat in 2024-25 … The list includes Johni Broome (Auburn), Walter Clayton Jr. (Florida), RJ Davis (North Carolina), Cooper Flagg (Duke), Darius Johnson (UCF), Kam Jones (Marquette), Caleb Love (Arizona), Mark Sears (Alabama) and Brice Williams (Nebraska).
2024-25 • BEST GAMES
Hubbard began his scoring barrage with a 26-point effort versus West Georgia (Nov. 4) … Joined by Claudell Harris Jr. as the only State players to hit at least six treys during the same game in program history … Poured in 20 of his 23 points after halftime during comeback win over Utah (Nov. 17) … Added 16 points, five assists and two steals versus McNeese (Dec. 14) … Provided 25 points and three assists against Prairie View (Dec. 8) … Started SEC action with 21 points versus South Carolina (Jan. 4) … Finished the season with 19 straight games of 10+ points (Jan. 11-March 21) … Exploded for 25 of his season-high 38 points in second half against No. 4 Alabama (Jan. 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 … Opened run of 22.6 points per game ignited by 49 three-pointers over his last 14 games (Jan. 29-March 21) … The 43rd player in program history to eclipse 1,000 career points at Georgia (Feb. 8) … Came away with 16 points, five rebounds and four assists in road win over No. 19 Ole Miss (Feb. 15) … Dialed up 25 points, four assists and a season’s best four steals against No. 7 Texas A&M (Feb. 18) … Fired in 20 of his 30 points versus LSU (March 1) … Logged 26 points and three assists against LSU (March 14) during SEC Tournament … Ripped off 26 points on 11-of-18 shooting versus Baylor (March 21) in NCAA Tournament Round of 64 … The 26 points are the fifth-most by a State player during an NCAA Tournament game.
2023-24 • FRESHMAN
Hubbard was one of five players to play in all 35 games and earned a started nod during the team’s last 16 contests (Jan. 27-March 21) … Secured All-SEC Second-Team and All-SEC Freshman-Team honors … Joined Erick Dampier (1993-94) as the only State freshmen to capture All-SEC Second Team … The first true freshman to win the Bailey Howell Trophy which is awarded to the state of Mississippi’s top collegiate player … Won the SEC’s Freshman of the Week award a program-record five times which surpassed Jamont Gordon (2005-06) previous mark of four occasions … Racked up 17.1 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game … According to Elias, his 13 games of 20+ points were 1st followed by his 2 games of 30+ points were 2nd nationally among true freshmen … Nine of his 13 outings of 20+ points were against SEC opponents … His 17.1 points per game were 7th overall in the SEC rankings and 1st among SEC freshmen … Sank 38.5 percent from the floor (184-of-478), 35.5 percent of his three-point attempts (108-of-304) and 85.3 percent at the foul line (122-of-143) … His 598 points were a State freshman record and ranked 8th for a single season … His 108 treys were both overall and freshman single season records … Amassed double figures in 30 of 35 games, 16 of 19 times off the bench and led the team in scoring on 23 occasions … Also ranked among the SEC’s top 15 in three-pointers made (3.09 – 1st), three-point field goal percentage (35.5 – 5th), free throw percentage (85.3 – 9th) and field goal percentage (35.5 – 15th).
2023-24 • BEST GAMES
Hubbard made at least one three-pointer in his first 11 games (Nov. 8-Dec. 17) and scored his first career basket on a triple with 14:57 remaining in the first half against Arizona State (Nov. 8) … Poured in 22 points aided by 5 treys versus UT Martin (Nov. 11) during his home debut … Exploded for a non-conference season’s best 29 points against Northwestern (Nov. 19) … The 29 points were the most for a State player off the bench since Tony Watts also scored 29 against Ole Miss on 01/24/1990 … Won the first of five SEC Freshman of the Week honors (Nov. 20) … Scored all 22 points during the first half versus Tulane (Dec. 9) … Provided 25 points during State’s victory over No. 5 Tennessee (Jan. 10) … Dialed up 26 points at Florida (Jan. 24) … Made his first career start against No. 8 Auburn (Jan. 27) where he scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half … Managed 21 points and dished out a season-high seven assists at Ole Miss (Jan. 30) … Notched 19 points sparked by the go-ahead trey inside the final minute versus Arkansas (Feb. 17) … Pumped home 24.2 points per game fueled by six consecutive efforts of 20+ points (Feb. 24-March 14) and 38 three-pointers over his last nine games (Feb. 24-March 21) … The last time a State player had 6 straight games of 20+ points was the program’s all-time leading scorer Jeff Malone (1982-83) … Opened the run with 19 of his 32 points during the second half at LSU (Feb. 24) … Amassed a season-high 34 points on a season’s best 7 three-pointers against No. 16 Kentucky (Feb. 27) … Scored 22 points in the second half and hit three treys during the game’s final 45 seconds to bring State back from an 8-point deficit to tie the score … According to Elias, Hubbard and Alabama’s Brandon Miller (2022-23) are the only SEC players with back-to-back games of 30+ points over the last 20 seasons as freshmen … Broke State’s freshman scoring mark previously held by Rickey Brown (1976-77) with a 28-point outburst versus No. 17 South Carolina (March 9) … Also broke State’s single season three-point record against the Gamecocks … Capped six-game streak of 20+ point games with a 24-point effort versus LSU (March 14) at SEC Tournament … The 24 points were the most by a State freshman during a SEC Tournament game … Added 20 points against No. 12 Auburn (March 16) in SEC Tournament semifinals … The first State freshmen to earn All-SEC Tournament Team status … Totaled 15 points against Michigan State (March 21) in NCAA Tournament Round of 64.
HIGH SCHOOL
Hubbard prepped at Madison-Ridgeland Academy under Richard Duease … A four-star signee rated the state’s top prospect and No. 85 nationally in the 2023 ESPN 100 … Averaged 27.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.1 steals per game during senior season … Finished high school career as the state of Mississippi’s all-time leading scorer with 4,367 points, which broke the previous mark that stood for 37 years by Mississippi State’s Robert Woodard … Named the 2022-23 Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year … Earned multiple MAIS Player of the Year selections … Secured 28.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.0 steals per game as a junior … Team was the 2021 MAIS Class 6-A state champions and the 2022 MAIS Class 6A runner-up … Played the AAU circuit for Team Thad based in Memphis, Tennessee.
PERSONAL
Born on December 27 … Majoring in Human Development and Family Studies … Cousin is Dwyane Wade who is a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, a 3x NBA Champion, a 13x NBA All-Star, an 8x All-NBA selection and a member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
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