Madison‑Ridgeland Academy (MRA) is set to retire the No. 12 jersey of former basketball standout Josh Hubbard during the halftime of its September 4 football matchup with Hartfield Academy, marking the school’s inaugural basketball jersey retirement ceremony.
Hubbard, who once dominated Mississippi’s high school basketball scene with a record 4,367 career points, arrives at the ceremony after a standout prep career that earned him two Clarion Ledger Dandy Dozen honors and the 2022‑23 Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year award.
Now a key scorer for Mississippi State, Hubbard has tallied three consecutive seasons as the team’s leading point producer and sits just 195 points shy of the university’s all‑time scoring record, while also earning three All‑SEC selections and holding the school record for three‑pointers in a single game.
A Milestone in MRA History
Coach Richard Duease, who guided Hubbard at MRA, praised the player’s work ethic and impact, noting that the retirement ceremony reflects both his on‑court achievements and his role as a community ambassador.
The event underscores a historic moment for MRA, as the school has never before retired a basketball jersey, and it signals a lasting legacy that will inspire future generations of players.