Lester Hudson
Encyclopedia
Lester Hudson is an American
basketball guard. In the 2007–08 season, Hudson recorded the only quadruple-double in NCAA history. At the conclusion of the season, he declared himself for the 2008 NBA Draft
, but later withdrew. Hudson was drafted by the Boston Celtics
with the 58th pick of the 2009 NBA Draft
, but was later waived. He was then claimed by the Memphis Grizzlies
. Hudson later played for the Washington Wizards
.
history in 2007-08 and helped UT Martin make a six-game improvement in its league record from the previous year. The Skyhawks were picked last (11th) in a preseason poll but finished fourth and qualified for the OVC Tournament
.
Hudson made school, conference and NCAA history during the season, including becoming the first Division I men's player to record a quadruple-double (25 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 steals vs. Central Baptist College) in a college game.
He also had a triple-double, eight additional double-doubles and cracked the 30-point plateau 11 times during his rookie season in the league. He finished the season ranked fifth nationally in points per game (25.7); fourth in steals (2.8) and tenth in 3-pointers made per game (3.8). He also ranked among the top 90 nationally in each rebounding (79th, 7.8/game), assists (88th, 4.5/game), 3-point percentage (72nd, 38.8%) and free throw percentage (67th, 83.4%).
A Memphis, Tennessee native who transferred from Southwest Tennessee Community College
, Hudson is the first UT Martin player to receive the OVC Player of the Year award. He was again honored in the 2008-2009 season, the first back to back win since Murray State University's Marcus Brown won in the 1994-1995 and 1995-1996 seasons. He was also named to the OVC All-Newcomer squad, became just the fourth Skyhawk ever named to the All-OVC first-team (2007-2008 and 2008-2009,) and was named UT Martin's Bob Carroll Male Athlete of the Year.
With All-American honors from the Associated Press
and Collegeinsider.com, Hudson became the first player in UT Martin history to claim the honors since the school started playing in Division I.
two days later. The Grizzlies assigned him to the Dakota Wizards
of the D-League on February 28, 2010.
Hudson was waived on July 1, 2010 by the Grizzlies.
He played for the Washington Wizards
during the NBA's 2010 summer league
.
Hudson was invited to Washington Wizards
training camp for the 2010–11 NBA season
and made the team. After playing six games for the Wizards, he was waived on November 21, 2010. He was re-signed on December 20, 2010, but waived again on January 5, 2011.
In January 2011 he signed with the Guangdong Southern Tigers
in China
. He joined Qingdao DoubleStar
In November 2011.
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basketball guard. In the 2007–08 season, Hudson recorded the only quadruple-double in NCAA history. At the conclusion of the season, he declared himself for the 2008 NBA Draft
2008 NBA Draft
The 2008 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2008 at the Washington Mutual Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, including...
, but later withdrew. Hudson was drafted by the Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
with the 58th pick of the 2009 NBA Draft
2009 NBA Draft
The 2009 NBA Draft was held on June 25, 2009, the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S...
, but was later waived. He was then claimed by the Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The team is part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Along with the Toronto Raptors, the Grizzlies were established in 1995 as part of the NBA's...
. Hudson later played for the Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:...
.
College career
Hudson put together one of the best all-around seasons in Ohio Valley ConferenceOhio Valley Conference
The Ohio Valley Conference is a college athletic conference which operates in the midwestern and southeastern United States. It participates in Division I of the NCAA; the conference's football programs compete in the Football Championship Subdivision , the lower of two levels of Division I...
history in 2007-08 and helped UT Martin make a six-game improvement in its league record from the previous year. The Skyhawks were picked last (11th) in a preseason poll but finished fourth and qualified for the OVC Tournament
2008 Ohio Valley Conference Men's Basketball Tournament
The 2008 Ohio Valley Conference Men's Basketball Tournament took place from March 4–8, 2008. The first round was hosted by the better seed in each game. The semifinals and finals will take place at Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee...
.
Hudson made school, conference and NCAA history during the season, including becoming the first Division I men's player to record a quadruple-double (25 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 steals vs. Central Baptist College) in a college game.
He also had a triple-double, eight additional double-doubles and cracked the 30-point plateau 11 times during his rookie season in the league. He finished the season ranked fifth nationally in points per game (25.7); fourth in steals (2.8) and tenth in 3-pointers made per game (3.8). He also ranked among the top 90 nationally in each rebounding (79th, 7.8/game), assists (88th, 4.5/game), 3-point percentage (72nd, 38.8%) and free throw percentage (67th, 83.4%).
A Memphis, Tennessee native who transferred from Southwest Tennessee Community College
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Southwest Tennessee Community College is a community college operated by the Tennessee Board of Regents in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. It is the result of a 2001 merger between two institutions started by the Regents in the 1960s, the former Shelby State Community College and the former State...
, Hudson is the first UT Martin player to receive the OVC Player of the Year award. He was again honored in the 2008-2009 season, the first back to back win since Murray State University's Marcus Brown won in the 1994-1995 and 1995-1996 seasons. He was also named to the OVC All-Newcomer squad, became just the fourth Skyhawk ever named to the All-OVC first-team (2007-2008 and 2008-2009,) and was named UT Martin's Bob Carroll Male Athlete of the Year.
With All-American honors from the Associated Press
Associated Press
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and Collegeinsider.com, Hudson became the first player in UT Martin history to claim the honors since the school started playing in Division I.
Professional career
Over the first few months of the 2009–10 season, Hudson split time between the Celtics and their NBDL affiliate, the Maine Red Claws. On January 2nd, an injury ravaged Celtics team turned to Hudson during a game against the Toronto Raptors. Hudson responded nicely with 5 points, 2 assists, and 2 rebounds in 12 minutes during a 103-96 victory. In spite of this performance, on January 6, 2010, Hudson was waived by the Celtics, but he was claimed by the Memphis GrizzliesMemphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The team is part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Along with the Toronto Raptors, the Grizzlies were established in 1995 as part of the NBA's...
two days later. The Grizzlies assigned him to the Dakota Wizards
Dakota Wizards
The Dakota Wizards are an American basketball team in the NBA Development League, based in Bismarck, North Dakota. Home games are played at the Bismarck Civic Center.-Beginnings in IBA:...
of the D-League on February 28, 2010.
Hudson was waived on July 1, 2010 by the Grizzlies.
He played for the Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:...
during the NBA's 2010 summer league
NBA Summer League
The NBA Summer League is a period during which NBA teams come together to try out different summer rosters instead of their regular season line-ups. Typically, there is a mix of rookies and some of the younger bench players to see how well some players work with others...
.
Hudson was invited to Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:...
training camp for the 2010–11 NBA season
2010–11 NBA season
The 2010–11 NBA season was the 65th season of the National Basketball Association . The 2011 NBA All-Star Game was played on February 20, 2011 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat in six games, 4 games to 2, to win their first NBA title, and...
and made the team. After playing six games for the Wizards, he was waived on November 21, 2010. He was re-signed on December 20, 2010, but waived again on January 5, 2011.
In January 2011 he signed with the Guangdong Southern Tigers
Guangdong Southern Tigers
Guangdong Winnerway Southern Tigers or Guangdong Southern Tigers or Guangdong Winnerway is a basketball team owned by the Guangdong Winnerway Group. The team is one of the best-performing teams in the Chinese Basketball Association, or CBA...
in China
China
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. He joined Qingdao DoubleStar
Qingdao DoubleStar
The Qingdao DoubleStar Eagles are a basketball team in the North Division of the Chinese Basketball Association, based in Qingdao, Shandong.-Former notable players: Dee Brown Torraye Braggs Amal McCaskill...
In November 2011.
External links
- Lester Hudson at UTMSports.com
- Lester Hudson Profile at ESPN.com