Josh Hubbard is SEC Freshman of the Week for the 3rd time**
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The cash register bells are ringing loud and clear for the young man. Hopefully, his future withdrawals will be from a maroon & white register (but not the Aggies).
For years I have wondered why MSU seemed to never land the under-recruited/overlooked short quick PGs that were on mid-major and major conference teams and would light up MSU with their outside shooting and ability to get to the rim at will.
Hubbard wasnt under-recruited or overlooked, but he also wasnt a highly coveted recruit(100-150 depending on site). He is absolutely the type of player that has given MSU fits for years now, and I am really glad we finally got one to be on our side of the court.
Hubbard sometimes struggles to finish at the rim in the half court, but I bet with another year or two of experience and development, he will have that more than figured out.
Hubbard wasnt under-recruited or overlooked, but he also wasnt a highly coveted recruit(100-150 depending on site). He is absolutely the type of player that has given MSU fits for years now, and I am really glad we finally got one to be on our side of the court.
Hubbard sometimes struggles to finish at the rim in the half court, but I bet with another year or two of experience and development, he will have that more than figured out.
name a shooter with better shooting mechanics in the last 35 years... I'll wait.
5’10” freshmen shouldn’t be able to play like he does. He’s really good.
Darryl Wilson comes to mind...
Honestly, Hubbard truly reminds me a lot of Super D. Hope we get to see him play for the Maroon & White for 3 more years...
Super D was as solid of a set shooter and would make most of his open 3's. Hubbard has a jump shot that can shoot over a 6 foot 11 guy and hit it. I guess I am saying I have not seen a better jump shooter in a very, very long time.
Super D could score off the dribble. Definitley wasnt just a set shooter. Not to mention 40% from 3 point land.
Just because Hubbard is scoring at a high rate, doesnt mean he's a elite shooter. He'd be a role player on most good teams right now, much like Jans was trying to use him as, until the rest of the back court faltered.
Hes shooting 31% from 3 against sec competition. Hopefully his shot selection and overall game will continue to flourish with experience and seasoning.
Just because Hubbard is scoring at a high rate, doesnt mean he's a elite shooter. He'd be a role player on most good teams right now, much like Jans was trying to use him as, until the rest of the back court faltered.
Hes shooting 31% from 3 against sec competition. Hopefully his shot selection and overall game will continue to flourish with experience and seasoning.
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Super D was the most ice cold shooter I think we've ever had at State. He lived for the big games and pressure moments. He also played near-elite defense. During the '96 season, he and Whit Hughes were neck-and-neck for the team lead in charges taken. It was awesome to watch!
Also rebounded well for a guard. He was not a stand still spot up shooter, at all. Not even close. He was one of the first guards I can remember that would dribble up the floor and pull up off the dribble for 3 instead of attacking the lane.
He'd shoot circles around hubbard and honestly its not close. I like hubbard a lot, but I think because he's far and away our best shooter, makes it look like he's actually a better shooter than he is.
I'm not sure I agree with all of that. Gotta remember that Hubbard is a freshman and Super D was a senior in '96. I think Hubbard will grow into his role and if he decides to model his game after Wilson, he could be one of our all-time greats.
Supe was 40% career shooter from 3. And was nearly a 50% overall. If you watched Super D play.. its really not even close at the moment. And that was in an era where the 3 point shot wasnt as relevant as it is in todays game.
I agree, Hubbard could, and hes got a lot of room to grow. I actually ran into Richard Williams at Harvey's and mentioned the same thing, that they were comparable.. he agreed, but that Super D was a more consistant shooter but Super D didnt get to State until he was a Soph, so the jury is still out.
As i stated earlier, hopefully he continues to work on his shot selection and overall game.... but anyone that watched Super D play and watched Hubbard of today... knows who the better shooter was.
Love Super D. And I agree with where they both stand currently. But also important to note that Hubbard is shooting from 3 feet further back than Super D. Always tough to compare eras.
Super D was great but Jeff Malone was the best shooter I remember
Agree, but again, you’re comparing a Fr to a Sr. I was in my 4th year at State in 96, so I remember Super D VERY well.
All I’m saying is that Hubbard has an opportunity to at least match Wilson (if he sticks around). He’s an exceptional talent as a Fr and I’d love to see him grow and develop in Starkville.
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