Paul B. Judson (April 10, 1934 – June 5, 2023) was an American basketball player. He was selected as the twelfth pick in the 1956 NBA draft, but did not play in the National Basketball Association (NBA).[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 10, 1934 Hebron, Illinois |
| Died | June 5, 2023 (aged 89) West Dundee, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Alden-Hebron (Hebron, Illinois) |
| College | Illinois (1953–1956) |
| NBA draft | 1956: 2nd round, 12th overall pick |
| Selected by the Syracuse Nationals | |
| Position | Guard |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Basketball
In high school, he helped lead Alden-Hebron High School to the 1952 Illinois high school basketball state championship.[2] Judson served as the team captain for the 1955–56 Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team and helped guide them to an 18–4 record.[3] He was named an honorable mention All-American by the Associated Press in his final college season.[4]
Personal life
His brother, Howie Judson, played for the Chicago White Sox from 1948 to 1952 and the Cincinnati Redlegs from 1953 to 1954.
Twin brother Phil Judson was also teammate on the same Fighting Illini basketball teams.
Uncle to former Northern Illinois University head coach, Rob Judson. Rob is the son of Phil.
Paul Judson died on June 5, 2023, at the age of 89.[5]
Honors
- 1955 – Team MVP[6]
- 1955 – 1st Team All-Big Ten
- 1955 – Honorable Mention All American
- 1955 – University of Illinois Athlete of the Year
- 1956 – Team Captain
- 1956 – Consensus 1st Team All-Big Ten
- 1956 – 3rd Team All American
- 1973 – Inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association's Hall of Fame as a player.[7][8]
College statistics
University of Illinois
| Season | Games | Points | Field Goals | Attempts | Avg | Free Throws | Attempts | Avg | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953–54 | 22 | 246 | 92 | 244 | .377 | 62 | 79 | .785 | 11.2 |
| 1954–55 | 22 | 363 | 139 | 343 | .405 | 85 | 119 | .714 | 16.5 |
| 1955–56 | 22 | 404 | 160 | 388 | .412 | 84 | 113 | .743 | 18.4 |
| Totals | 66 | 1013 | 391 | 975 | .401 | 231 | 311 | .743 | 15.3 |
Notes
Further reading
- Johnson, Scott and Julie Kistler (2002). Once There Were Giants: How Tiny Hebron Won the Illinois High School Basketball Championship and the Hearts of Fans Forever. Bloomington: Illinois High School Association.