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It’s good to be Ahmad Hudson right now and things are only going to become more fun over his next two years of high school.
Ruston High’s super sophomore was recently crowned the outstanding player on the 2025 LSWA Class 5A All-State boys basketball team. In the fall, Hudson was named to the LSWA Class 5A All-State football first team as a tight end.
The 6-foot-8, 230-pound son of former Alma Brown (now Lincoln Prep) and LSU standout Antonio Hudson was elated to find out he’d earned his latest signature award.
CLASS 5A ALL-STATE: Ruston’s Hudson, Huntington’s Hamilton top the '25 LSWA Class 5A All-State basketball team
TIMES ALL-AREA: Meet the Shreveport Times All-Area high school football team for the 2024 season
“I’m pretty happy with it,” Hudson told the USA Today Network. “I lost the race for Gatorade player of the year, so this made up for it. I was happy to accomplish something that really hasn’t been done at Ruston in a while.”
Just about every SEC school with a recruiting budget has paid their respects to the Shreveport Times All-Area first teamer as he now holds about 20 scholarship offers in both football and basketball.
And Hudson is very specific in what he’s looking for in a college without divulging where he might be headed.
“The option to play both sports. The opportunity to put in the time/effort and be able to play as a freshman,” he said. “The option of getting my degree after being drafted. Staff/coaches who have relationships on and off the field. A staff that will continue to develop the skills I already have.”
Hudson averaged 21 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks per game last season in leading the Bearcats to the state quarterfinals, while being selected the All-District 2-5A MVP.
He’d like to play both sports at the collegiate level, something that has proven nearly impossible to accomplish except by the elite few.
“I do indeed plan on doing both,” he said. “But it won’t play a factor in which college I choose. I want to go where I can play both, but the most important thing is it has to feel like home wherever I go.”
Hudson has already taken a few college visits and has a few more planned for this summer, providing time permits in his prodigious schedule.
One recent Tuesday afternoon, Hudson had changed his focus from football and basketball to track and field, a sport in which he’s yet to receive all-state honors.
“I didn’t make it last year because I was a little nervous,” he said of the regional meet.
His two best events are the discus (122 feet best throw) and the high jump (6-0), both of which need to be improved to become all-state quality.
“I’m still learning how to do both,” he said. “And all (track and field) is for me is staying in shape.”
Jimmy Watson covers Louisiana sports for the USA TODAY Network. Email him at [email protected] and follow him on Twitter @JimmyWatson6.
This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Ruston’s Ahmad Hudson seeks to play football/basketball at next level
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Ruston High’s super sophomore was recently crowned the outstanding player on the 2025 LSWA Class 5A All-State boys basketball team. In the fall, Hudson was named to the LSWA Class 5A All-State football first team as a tight end.
The 6-foot-8, 230-pound son of former Alma Brown (now Lincoln Prep) and LSU standout Antonio Hudson was elated to find out he’d earned his latest signature award.
CLASS 5A ALL-STATE: Ruston’s Hudson, Huntington’s Hamilton top the '25 LSWA Class 5A All-State basketball team
TIMES ALL-AREA: Meet the Shreveport Times All-Area high school football team for the 2024 season
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“I’m pretty happy with it,” Hudson told the USA Today Network. “I lost the race for Gatorade player of the year, so this made up for it. I was happy to accomplish something that really hasn’t been done at Ruston in a while.”
Just about every SEC school with a recruiting budget has paid their respects to the Shreveport Times All-Area first teamer as he now holds about 20 scholarship offers in both football and basketball.
And Hudson is very specific in what he’s looking for in a college without divulging where he might be headed.
“The option to play both sports. The opportunity to put in the time/effort and be able to play as a freshman,” he said. “The option of getting my degree after being drafted. Staff/coaches who have relationships on and off the field. A staff that will continue to develop the skills I already have.”
Hudson averaged 21 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks per game last season in leading the Bearcats to the state quarterfinals, while being selected the All-District 2-5A MVP.
He’d like to play both sports at the collegiate level, something that has proven nearly impossible to accomplish except by the elite few.
“I do indeed plan on doing both,” he said. “But it won’t play a factor in which college I choose. I want to go where I can play both, but the most important thing is it has to feel like home wherever I go.”
Hudson has already taken a few college visits and has a few more planned for this summer, providing time permits in his prodigious schedule.
One recent Tuesday afternoon, Hudson had changed his focus from football and basketball to track and field, a sport in which he’s yet to receive all-state honors.
“I didn’t make it last year because I was a little nervous,” he said of the regional meet.
His two best events are the discus (122 feet best throw) and the high jump (6-0), both of which need to be improved to become all-state quality.
“I’m still learning how to do both,” he said. “And all (track and field) is for me is staying in shape.”
Jimmy Watson covers Louisiana sports for the USA TODAY Network. Email him at [email protected] and follow him on Twitter @JimmyWatson6.
This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Ruston’s Ahmad Hudson seeks to play football/basketball at next level
Continue reading...
