TOP25SCOUTS NEWS — JAMES “J3” HUBBARD III

Class of 2034 | 5’1 Point Guard | Memphis, TN ➜ Pembroke Pines, FL | Sniper Gang Elite
IG: @jamesehubbard

Few guards in the Class of 2034 have accomplished more this early than James “J3” Hubbard III, a 5’1 playmaker whose résumé spans multiple states, elite circuits, and national-level events. Born in Memphis and now playing out of Pembroke Pines, Florida, J3 has become known as a tough, high-IQ, all-motor point guard who consistently performs — no matter the team, level, or pressure.

Championships. MVPs. Signature wins. Big-game moments.
J3 has checked every box.

And the craziest part?
He’s only a 2034.

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TOURNAMENT & EVENT RESUME — 2025 SEASON

J3’s schedule rivals that of top national prospects — and he’s delivered every single time.

T3TV March Madness — Mason, OH (Team: NYBA)

Faced: ATL Cavs • Leaders • Star Power • Team Thrill
Semifinalist — Beat Team Thrill 40–24 (J3: 10 PTS, 10 REB)

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Battle of Magic City Showcase — Hoover, AL (Team: Fam Elite)

Faced: Game Elite
Finalist — Lost to ATL Cavs

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GSE x GHR 10K Invitational — Rockwall, TX (Team: Arkansas Hawks)

Faced: Fort Worth F.I.R.M
Finalist — J3 missed Sunday games due to church
GSE Player of the Game

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Kross Carter March 4 Dimes — Memphis, TN (Arkansas Hawks)

Champions
Tournament MVP

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Made Hoops — Memphis, TN (5th Grade with Memphis Elite)

Competed up a division, gaining elite development experience.

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Nashville Memorial Shootout — Franklin, TN (NYBA, 4th Grade)

Champions

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1 Movement Premier Nationals — Tulsa, OK

Teams: Gulf Coast (3rd Grade) • Memphis (5th Grade)
Faced: 417 Running Rebels
3rd Grade Champions

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Balling on the Beach — Fort Lauderdale, FL (Sniper Gang Elite)

Faced: ATL Cavs • Wisconsin Avengers
4th Grade Bronze Runner-Up

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AAU World Championships — Orlando, FL (Sniper Gang Elite)

Faced: Garden State • Leaders • Hoosier Phenoms • Washington Warriors • Team Thrill • D1 Minnesota
2nd Place in the WORLD

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Home School Nationals (11U & 13U)

Undefeated in all divisions and regional play (Louisiana District & Kansas Regional)

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School Ball (2025–2026)

Starting 6th grade point guard — only one loss this season.

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WHY J3 STOOD OUT

J3 didn’t just show up — he produced AND elevated teams everywhere he went.

Major Achievements

• 2025 Reebok World Championship — 1st Place & MVP
• 2025 AAU World Championship — 2nd Place
• Coast2Coast Spotlight Player (Semifinals)
• Tulsa Premier Nationals — Championship | 18 PTS, 10 REB in the finals
• GSE 10K Invitational — 2nd Place, Player of the Game
• Kross Carter March 4 Dimes — Tournament MVP
• Beat multiple nationally ranked teams throughout the season

Academic Excellence

• Straight-A Student
• All E’s in Conduct — elite discipline & character

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SIGNATURE WINS THIS SEASON

J3 defeated the following nationally ranked programs:

• #1 Team Thrill (TWICE)
• #4 Garden State Bounce
• #6 Hoosier Phenoms
• #9 Washington Warriors
• #15 D1 Minnesota
• #21 Game Elite
• #31 Running Rebels
• #39 Star Power
• #64 Memphis War Eagles

He also played alongside players ranked #3, #7, #11, #12, and #23 at national events — proving he can both lead and blend with elite talent.

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COACH & TRAINER QUOTES

CJ Anderson — Harding Academy Head Coach (Former UMass Guard)

“High IQ three-level scorer with a high motor. A player who can and does everything.”

Scotty Mason — Former Memphis Grizzlies Player Development Coach

“My goal with J3 is to go from good to great to unstoppable. To stack days and make him so skilled that opponents never catch him.”

J3’s Father

“The next Terry Holt III.”

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STATS

6th Grade Middle School

• 13 PPG
• 3.2 SPG
• 3 APG
  Team leader in all three categories.

With NYBA (Before Sniper Gang)

• 8.5 PPG
• 5.2 RPG
• 3 SPG

Signature Moment

• Drew a game-clinching charge vs Hoosier Phenoms at AAU Nationals to seal the win.

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PLAYER BACKGROUND

J3 has been on the national radar for multiple seasons due to:

• Early standout performances at camps and showcases
• Key roles on multiple top-powered travel teams
• Ability to succeed at every level he has played up in
• Rapid skill growth & leadership habits
• Elite coaching + elite training + elite work ethic

He continues to climb national boards and is already considered one of the premier young point guards in the Southeast.

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FUTURE PROJECTION

J3 projects as:

• A future high-major guard
• One of the most skilled playmakers in the 2034 class
• A nationally underrated talent still rising
• A long-term prospect with elite upside

His combination of IQ, motor, scoring versatility, and proven big-game production gives him one of the strongest elementary/middle-school résumés in the country.

As he continues to grow physically and sharpen his lead-guard tools, he has the potential to become one of the top-rated point guards in America.