Adrian Stubbs may not be on the radar of elite basketball programs seeking their next standout player, nor does he appear in the SportsCenter Next 100 list, and he isn’t among the top NIL prospects favored by major brands.
but, that might be on the brink of changing.
Following a historic performance for Maryvale High School (Arizona) last week, the future looks promising for the 5-foot-10 guard.
Stubbs, a senior, scored an impressive 100 points in just three quarters during a 109-25 rout against Yuma Kofa (Arizona) on Jan. 13.
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A staggering 70 of those points came in the first half alone. Stubbs shattered the previous state record of 75 points, set by George McCormick in 1966.
“My approach is the same for every game: to play hard and do whatever it takes to win,” Stubbs stated. “In this game, my shots were just falling, and my teammates recognized I was on track for the 100, so they kept passing me the ball.”
Since then, Stubbs’s life has transformed.
“It’s been quite a whirlwind; I never expected things to turn out this way,” Stubbs shared. “I’ve received a lot more social media attention, plenty of likes, and numerous congratulatory messages.”
He has even enjoyed autograph sessions, something he has long anticipated.
“Since I was young, I dreamed of signing autographs for fans, so I always practiced,” Stubbs mentioned. “These are my first sets of autographs, and it’s been really exciting.”
Following his remarkable game, Stubbs has gained over 3,000 new followers on social media, attracting attention from former NBA players.
“Richard Jefferson commented on my post,” Stubbs remarked. “That was incredible to see.”
Even with newfound fame, he remains focused on capturing the interest of college coaches. Schools like Pepperdine, Pacific, Northern Arizona, and Southern Utah have already shown interest in Stubbs.
“While it’s a tremendous achievement, I want to maintain a mindset focused on improvement,” Stubbs said. “I’m not looking to outdo myself; I just aim to keep winning and garnering interest from colleges for both myself and my teammates.”
