SEC: Robert Hubbs III To Shine For Tennessee

Injuries are terrible. When someone gets injured, it forces them to adapt a new lifestyle and a significant change of pace in their life. If you’re an athlete, it is even worse if your injury forces you to change the way you play.

Thankfully, Robert Hubbs III is one athlete that suffered injury in his freshman year, and will not have to change the way he plays. After only playing in twelve games in his first season as a member of the Tennessee Vols, Hubbs will breakout and achieve the goals he set when he initially joined the Vols.

After graduating from high school, Hubbs finished as one of the best shooting guards in his class. The five-star recruit wanted to play in Knoxville for their former head coach Cuonzo Martin. Their head coach had plenty of success and led the Vols to the Sweet 16 of the 2014 NCAA tournament. However, his glory would abruptly end.

At the end of Hubbs’ freshman year, Martin left Tennessee. After Martin’s departure a few of Hubbs’ teammates wanted to leave and asked out of their scholarships to explore their options.

Hubbs was one of the players that was on the fence about leaving, but ultimately he listed to his heart and decided to stay at Tennessee.

Now returning to the Tennessee Vols, Hubbs is going to have a great season sharing the scoring load with Josh Richardson.

The 6-foot-6 Hubbs is more than capable of lighting up a box score and helping Richardson with the scoring load.Hubbs knows how to score effectively.

One of the greatest attributes that Hubbs has in his game is knack stretching the floor. His jumpshot form is one of the best in college basketball and he understands how to get open on the perimeter and shoot lights out. This skill is not easily acquired but it is one of his best traits.

With his ability to stretch the floor, it opens up room for everyone one of his teammates. A lot of defenses will have to play the Vols honest and not double team. If their opponents do send a double team, they could get burned on the perimeter leaving Hubbs with open jumpshots.

As crazy as it sounds, there is a blessing that comes with having an injury.

Since Hubbs was not in a physical condition to play basketball he had to study his teammates. Watching your teammates play basketball all year-long can do wonders for you mentally. Hubbs had the opportunity to understand where certain players want to catch the ball. He got to see where the best places to get open in certain sets and more importantly, it made him hungrier to play basketball.

If something is taken away that is great and near to your heart it can make you more grateful and not want to take your time on the court for granted.

That hunger that Hubbs has is what is going to drive him to have a successful sophomore season.

In his freshman year he averaged five points in his first twelve games, and returning his numbers should increase across the board. There will be an adjustment period since he has to get back into the rhythm of playing in organized competition. However don’t look surprised when he is lighting up your favorite Southeastern Conference teams from the three-point-arc.

Marksman always hit their targets.

Hubbs is no different. Welcome back.

(Enjoy)