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TDR Interview: Taking 15 with Lester Hudson

Article: Lester Hudson... Boom or Bust?

Strengths: Has legit NBA three point range on his jumper that he can make with regularity … Even more impressive is Hudson’s ability to create off the dribble where he can literally take one or two dribbles from anywhere on the perimeter and pull-up with pressure and score successfully … Much of this due to his quality shooting mechanics which are comprised of a quick release and the uncanny ability to slightly fade back while he releases the ball at the peak of his jump shot … This generally means that if you give him any space he needs little time to get the shot off … Athletically, he has good quickness and decent leaping ability … This really helps him when rebounding the ball where his numbers are better than most centers in his conference … Despite his scoring ability and confidence Hudson remains an unselfish player who isn’t a gunner … Does a great job of letting the game come to him … Defensively, he moves very well laterally and possesses quick hands to disrupt passing lanes … Moves exceptionally well without the ball in his hands, a rarity for most shooters … Makes excellent use of shooting off screens from behind the three point line … Gets decent separation from his defender through the use of his explosive first step and change of speed dribbles … Makes good decisions with the ball once he gets into the lane and consistently looks for open teammates on drive and dish situations … Creative scorer who has the confidence to do a great deal of complicated moves on the perimeter, whether it’s taking step back three point shots or using power dribbles proceeded by a soft pull-up jumper … Solid free throw shooter …

Weaknesses: Tweener to a degree in that he is a shooting guard in a point guard’s body … Being outside the realm of a power conference will naturally lead some to point out his level of competition, but to Hudson’s credit he has played well against Memphis, Vanderbilt and Mississippi State … Lacks the experience and various point guard qualities that most scouts like to see in a combo guard - factors such as controlling tempo and learning how to involve teammates offensively are key components of running an offense properly … Defensively, Hudson tends to gamble too much searching for steal opportunities, whether its overplaying passing lanes or using his hands to take swipes at the ball … This over aggressiveness often leads to his assignment getting open, as Hudson is out of position … Needs to stay consistently focused on defense mentally and, more importantly, apply heavy pressure using his footwork, not his hands … Can get so consumed in scoring that he doesn’t first secure the ball after receiving it, which leaves him vulnerable to quick strips … Because of his body type Hudson lacks the height to convert his shots in traffic and, more importantly, looks out of his comfort zone … Age wise, there are some issues about how much more he can improve - although a junior, Hudson will be 24 by the time the NBA pre-season begins …

Matthew Maurer - 2/26/08

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Statistics

SEASONS

GP

FG%

3PT%

FT%

SPG

BPG

RPG

APG

PPG

2004-05 SW Tennessee C.C.

28

51.5

37.1

67.2

2.0

0.3

6.6

2.7

13.9

2005-06 SW Tennessee C.C.

31

46.1

32.1

67.5

2.4

0.2

5.7

3.0

17.5

2006-07 Tennessee-Martin

Did Not Play Academically Ineligible

2007-08 Tennessee-Martin

33

46.4

38.8

83.4

2.8

0.7

7.8

4.5

25.7

2008-09 Tennessee-Martin

32

44.9

35.5

88.1

2.3

0.6

7.9

4.2

27.5

DIV I Totals

65

45.7

37.2

85.7

2.6

0.7

7.8

4.4

26.6

 

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