John Hudson (basketball, born 1966)

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John Hudson
Personal information
Born(1966-07-06)July 6, 1966
Anderson, South Carolina
NationalityAmerican
Listed height205 cm (6 ft 9 in)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
College
NBA draft 1989: undrafted
Position Power forward
Career history
1990–1992 Panionios
1992–1993 Pagrati
1993–1996 Bnei Herzlyia
1996–1997 Peiraikos Syndesmos
1997 Olympique Antibes
1997–1999 Sporting
2000 Elitzur Ashkelon
Career highlights and awards

John Henry Hudson (born July 6, 1966) is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 2.05m (6'8 34") tall power forward.

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College career

Born in Anderson, South Carolina, Hudson played college basketball at San Jacinto Junior College, and at the University of South Carolina.

Professional career

In 1990, Hudson signed with Panionios of the Greek Basket League. [1] He also played with Pagrati, Bnei Herzliya, Peiraikos, Olympique Antibes, Sporting, and Eltizur Ashkelon. [1] [2] In 1991, he won the Greek Cup title, while playing with Panionios, and in 1995, he won the Israeli State Cup, while playing with Bnei Herzliya. He was also a Greek Cup semifinalist in 1993, while playing with Pagrati, and an Israeli State Cup finalist in 1996, while playing with Bnei Herzliya.

Hudson won the first Greek All-Star Game Slam Dunk Contest on December 28, 1991, where he broke the basketball backboard during the contest. [3] [4]

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References

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