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

University of Illinois

SeasonGamesPointsField GoalsAttemptsAvgFree ThrowsAttemptsAvgPPG
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