COLLEGE: Two-year starter for the Hokies who was forced to redshirt the 2010-11 season due to foot surgery … Strong candidate for preseason honors … Had his “breakout” season in 2009-10, when he was a third-team All-ACC selection … Proof that hard work pays off … Physically dominating guard who has a tremendous competitive spirit and an infectious attitude … Has become an outstanding defender to compliment his offensive skills … Has significantly transformed his body since arriving at Virginia Tech due to a strong commitment to conditioning … Tireless worker who is always in the gym or the weight room … Has a strong desire to get better every day. 2011-12: Has played in all 29 games, making 22 starts so far. 2010-11: Appeared in just nine games, making eight starts, before being sidelined due to an injury to his right foot and receiving a medical redshirt ... Averaged 32.1 minutes and 10.4 points per game, shooting .427 (35-for-82) from the field. 2009-10: Started all 33 games in which he appeared … Second on the team in scoring (15.2 ppg) … Statistically, was the most improved player in the ACC … Named to the 2010 VaSID All-State team and was a third team All-ACC selection. 2008-09: Appeared in all 34 games for the Hokies as a sophomore, starting 24 times … Fifth on the team in scoring (4.6 ppg) … Third on the team in three-point field goals made (23) … Set a career high with 15 points in 42 minutes in the opening round NIT victory against Duquesne 2007-08: Posted a career-high five rebounds against Miami at the ACC Tournament … Recorded a career-high three steals with two assists against Hofstra … Scored in double digits (13 pts.) for the first time against Wake Forest … Made his first basket against Liberty … Made a brief appearance on the court against Old Dominion in his first game as a Hokie … Joined the basketball team for practice on Friday, Dec. 14. HIGH SCHOOL: Played as a post-graduate at Hargrave Military Academy for head coach Kevin Keatts, following graduation from Forest Hills High School in Union County, N.C. … Was a teammate at Hargrave of fellow Hokie Jeff Allen … Hudson and Allen helped lead Hargrave to a 22-5 overall record in the 2006-07 season, when the Tigers were national prep school finalists … Scored 12 points in the 2007 Capital Classic, playing alongside future teammates Malcolm Delaney and Allen … Was first team All-Piedmont and second team All-Observer by the Charlotte Observer as a junior at Forest Hills … Was the Union County Player of the Year, averaging 21 points per game as a sophomore at Forest Hills High SchooL. PERSONAL: Born , in Marshville, N.C. … Guardian is uncle, Rick Taylor … Cousin of teammate JT Thompson … One of five children.