Dwyane Wade’s Cousin Just Broke Reality: Josh Hubbard Drops 35 Points in ONE HALF
The “Heater” That Defies Logic
Wednesday night’s explosion wasn’t an isolated incident—it was the peak of a historic bender that has the entire country buzzing. Hubbard is currently on a scorching streak, logging his third consecutive game with 30+ points.
Just days ago, on February 14, he walked into rival territory at Ole Miss and dropped 32 points to lead the Bulldogs to a 90-78 victory. In that same game, he became Mississippi State’s all-time leader in career 3-pointers (284 and counting), breaking a record that had stood for over a decade—and he did it in almost 50 fewer games than the previous holder.
The D-Wade Connection
If Hubbard’s game feels like it has championship DNA, that’s because it literally does. Hubbard is the third cousin of NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, and the family connection was on full display during the Auburn game.
Wade took to X (formerly Twitter) mid-game to hype up his “cuzzo,” posting: “Cuzzo Josh Hubbard going crazy right now!!! 21 points in 12 mins.” A few minutes later, as Hubbard kept firing, Wade added: “Hahaha OMG! 32 points in the first half!! Josh you’re on one tonite!”
Why This Matters
Hubbard is rewriting the narrative for “undersized” guards. At 5’10”, he is proving that heart and range matter more than height. While critics and mock drafts have debated his size for the next level, performances like this make him impossible to ignore.
He isn’t just scoring; he is carrying an entire offense with efficiency that seems video-game-like. Going 13-of-18 from the field in a single half against an SEC opponent is the kind of stuff legends are made of. Whether you’re a Mississippi State fan or just a basketball junkie, Josh Hubbard is the most electric show in the country right now. Buckle up.
