Mississippi State guard Josh Hubbard withdraws from NBA Draft, returning to Starkville

Mississippi State star guard Josh Hubbard is withdrawing from the NBA Draft and will return to Starkville next season, he told On3.

The 5-foot-11 sophomore lead the SEC in scoring this year, averaging 18.9 points per game. He also added 2.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists per performance while shooting 40.2% from the field, 34.5% from three, and 87.8% from the free throw line.

This was an expected decision from Hubbard, but exciting news for head coach Chris Jans. Hubbard had been testing the NBA Draft waters since April 1st.

Hubbard, an All-SEC 2nd team selection, had 14 games this season in which he scored 20 or more points, including a season-high 38-point performance against Alabama in January.

Mississippi State made the NCAA Tournament this season and finished 9th in the SEC with an overall record of 21-13.

Mississippi State basketball transfer portal tracker 2025

Mississippi State insider Robbie Faulk is tracking the Bulldogs’ moves in the portal:

Transfers Out

Jr. PG Kanye Clary > Oklahoma State

Jr. SG Riley Kugel > Central Florida

So. C Michael Nwoko > LSU

So. C Jeremy Foumena > UCF

So. F Adrian Myers > San Jose State

So.. MJ Russell > Louisiana Monroe

Jr. KeShawn Murphy > Auburn

Fr. Eric Paymon > Southern Miss

Transfers In

Sr. CG Ja’Borri McGhee – UAB

Sr. C Quincy Ballard – Wichita State

So. SF Amier Ali – Arizona State

Sr. PF Achor Achor – Kansas State

Sr. SG Jayden Epps – Georgetown