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Notre Dame Basketball: Prentiss Hubb Film Breakdown and Analysis

By Noah Strackbein

Jan 24, 2017; South Bend, IN, USA; The game ball sits on the floor in the first half of the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Virginia Cavaliers at the Purcell Pavilion. Virginia won 71-54. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2017; South Bend, IN, USA; The game ball sits on the floor in the first half of the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Virginia Cavaliers at the Purcell Pavilion. Virginia won 71-54. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /
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Notre Dame basketball is targeting one of the best shooting guards in the 2018 class.

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Prentiss Hubb, the 6’2 guard out of Washington D.C., is quickly becoming one of the biggest names in his recruiting class. As one of the best offensive threats in the 2018 class, Hubb has made a name for himself by always being involved on the court, and being able to turn any possession into points.

For starters, Hubb contains one of the best pull up games in the country. At 6’2, he’s extremely quick, using his step to begin making defenders chase him. From there, he can use his handles to draw the defender backward, then pull up using his quick release.

As a catch-and-shoot player, Hubb can sit outside and wait for a pass. Although he’s more useful with the ball in his hand, he still poses a threat when he’s waiting for the open look. With his ability to create his own shot, but be present enough to let others find him, he contains many of the same attributes as Cleveland Cavaliers’ guard, Kyrie Irving. He isn’t as advanced, but for a high school junior, Hubb reminds you of some of the best players in the NBA when they were young.

Hubb is an all-around offensive player. He has some of the best shooting in his class but can also dish out some perfect passes. Most times, he uses his speed to drive to the rim, drawing the extra defender and finding the open man for an easy bucket.

His ability to create anything off the dribble is his most dangerous attribution to his game. Most times, he’s either creating for himself or others by getting through his defender. From there, his sight and shooting ability make him a threat to pass or pull up; either of which is positive options for Hubb.

On the defensive end, Hubb has incredible basketball IQ which allows him to either make the steal or break out on the fast break for an open pass. Either way, he seems to always know what’s going to happen while defending. With his speed, there are plenty of times a game where he’s out on the break as soon as the ball is taken away, with no chance of an opposing player catching him.

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He uses this IQ to intercept passes and follow a player to the whole for a rebound. He doesn’t contribute many pickpocket steals to a game, but he uses his intelligence to know when a pass is coming his way and when he can get in front of it. If the circumstance is in a teammate’s hands, Hubb knows when and where he needs to be for the open look on the break.

Then, there’s his athleticism. For a 6’2 guard, Hubb has the speed to outrun any player on the court. He maintains a low center of gravity on the defensive end and never loses a step due to his quickness.

On top of it all, Hubb is a high-flyer. Compared to some of the taller players he faces, he’s constantly out-jumping them for rebounds and dunks. On the fast break, he can soar over anyone to posterize any defender in his way. When going up for a rebound, you can see 6’2 Hubb’s head look a 6’6 defender right in the eyes as Hubb grabs the boards.

So far, Hubb has received 11 offers, one of which being Notre Dame. Although some experts predict Maryland has his future landing spot, the Fighting Irish remain in the loop as one of the higher contenders.

With Matt Farrell heading into his senior season, Hubb could be looking at a chance to earn playing time early in his career. As a one/two guard, he may be the compliment to Rex Pflueger and DJ Harvey during his freshman season, with a chance to earn the starting job as early as his sophomore year.

Hubb contains everything the Fighting Irish are looking for in a recruit. He’s an offensive firepower that would fit perfectly in Mike Brey’s scheme. His tendency to start the fast break is exactly what a team like Notre Dame would love to have on their roster.

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He has a long way to go in his recruiting process. As one of Notre Dame’s higher targets, though, don’t be surprised if the Irish push to add the perfect addition to their roster in 2018.