Class: FR
Position: Center
Height: 6-10
Weight: 235 pounds
Previous School: La Vergne HS
Hometown: La Vergne, Tenn.

SCOUTING REPORT: Talented big man who could emerge as an impact contributor during his freshman season ... Huge frame makes him a formidable force in the paint ... Has the ability to dominate the boards and be a consistent scorer around the glass.

LA VERGNE HIGH SCHOOL:
Averaged 19.2 points, 10 rebounds and 3.2 blocked shots per game as a senior to help lead La Vergne to the District 9-AAA Tournament championship and into the Region 5-AAA semifinals ... Named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State team ... Named All-Region Tournament ... Earned All-District 9-AAA regular-season honors, as well as District 9-AAA Tournament honors ... Daily News Journal Basketball Player of the Year in 2005 ... Posted three triple-doubles for Head Coach Barry Wortman during the 2004-05 season ... Named to the Tennessee Athletic Association East-West All-Star game ... La Vergne posted a 47-15 overall record during his two seasons on the team .... The Wolverines also reached the Region 5-AAA Tournament semifinals both years, as well as winning the regular-season District 9-AAA championship in 2004 and winning the District 9-AAA Tournament both years.

PERSONAL:
Born: Jan. 13, 1987 ... Parents: Benjamin and Robin Hudson ... Major: Undecided ... Notable: Phillip Champion, aka "Hot Sauce" on And1 Street Ball is first cousin.