UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Peter and Ann Tombros Endowed Men's Basketball Head Coach Mike Rhoades has completed a top-25 recruiting class with the addition of 6-7 forward Hudson Ward. Ward inked his National Letter of Intent during the spring signing period and rounds out Penn State's four-member class of 2028.
Penn State's four-member class currently ranks 23rd in the nation according 247Sports. In addition to Ward, the class also includes Jahvin Carter, Miles Goodman and Dominick Stewart, who each signed their National Letters of Intent on National Signing Day in November.
Hudson Ward
6-7 Forward | Leduc, Alberta, Canada | Western Canada Prep Academy | Uplay Canada
- Three-star forward who ranks as a top-200 player in his class per 247Sports.
- Averaged 26.2 points, 9.6 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.1 blocks per game through two seasons at Western Canada Prep Academy as a two-time team MVP and two-time team captain under head coach Sunny Sooch.
- Led Western Canada Prep to a 56-24 record in his two combined seasons.
- Earned Biosteel All-Canadian All-Star honors in both junior and senior seasons.
- Recorded three 50-plus point triple-doubles in prep career.
- Played for Uplay Canada in 2023 EYBL Peach Jam.
- Played on U17 Team Canada in FIBA Basketball World Cup.
- Honor roll student.
Personal: Son of Lisa Ward...Has one older brother, Zachary, and one older sister, Quinn...Intends to major in psychology at Penn State.
Why Hudson Chose Penn State: "I chose Penn State because I felt it was the best fit for me athletically. Penn State is where I felt I was most wanted, and the coaches made me feel like part of their family from day one."
Rhoades on Ward: "Hudson is a skilled and versatile forward who can finish strong at the rim and is comfortable knocking down open threes. He comes from a great family and his willingness to play hard on both ends of the floor makes him a strong fit for our program. We're thrilled to welcome Hudson to our Penn State basketball family and can't wait to get him to Happy Valley in June."