Paul Judson
Paul Judson is a former American basketball player. He was selected as the twelfth pick in the 1956 NBA draft, but did not play in the National Basketball Association.Basketball
In high school, he helped lead Alden-Hebron High School to the 1952 Illinois high school basketball state championship. 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. He was named an honorable mention All-American by the Associated Press in his final college season.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.Honors
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 |