Jalen Hudson, who led the Gators in scoring last season, is returning for his senior season. (Photo: Tim Casey/UAA Communications)
Hudson to Return for Senior Season
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 | Men's Basketball
Jalen Hudson has opted to withdraw from the NBA Draft and play his final season for the Gators.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Jalen Hudson has withdrawn from the NBA Draft and will return to the Gators for his senior season in 2018-19. Hudson declared for the draft, but did not sign with an agent, leaving him the option to return to UF. The 6-foot-6 wing led the Gators in scoring last season with 15.5 points per game and a .404 3-point percentage.
"I'd like to thank all the NBA teams for allowing me to work out and spend some time with them as I was weighing my options for the NBA Draft," Hudson said. "I've learned a lot throughout this process. After much thought and prayer, I've decided to return to Florida to graduate and to play my senior season. I'm excited to play with my teammates again in front of Gator Nation and ultimately fulfill my dreams in playing in the NBA. Go Gators!"
"It's an exciting day for the Gators and for Jalen," head coach Mike White told reporters at the Southeastern Conference spring meetings in Destin, Fla. "He made a lot of headway [last season]. He built his brand. He helped the Gators have a good year. There should be a lot of positivity that he's feeling right now, and he's gotten a lot of feedback from the NBA knowing what he's got to improve upon to potentially put himself in a better spot this time next year."
"I'd like to thank all the NBA teams for allowing me to work out and spend some time with them as I was weighing my options for the NBA Draft," Hudson said. "I've learned a lot throughout this process. After much thought and prayer, I've decided to return to Florida to graduate and to play my senior season. I'm excited to play with my teammates again in front of Gator Nation and ultimately fulfill my dreams in playing in the NBA. Go Gators!"
"It's an exciting day for the Gators and for Jalen," head coach Mike White told reporters at the Southeastern Conference spring meetings in Destin, Fla. "He made a lot of headway [last season]. He built his brand. He helped the Gators have a good year. There should be a lot of positivity that he's feeling right now, and he's gotten a lot of feedback from the NBA knowing what he's got to improve upon to potentially put himself in a better spot this time next year."
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