House Resolution No. by Representative Young commends Ahmad Hudson, a standout junior on the Ruston High School boys basketball team, for being named the 2026 Mr. Basketball in Louisiana. Ahmad, who is the son of Lincoln Preparatory School boys basketball Coach Antonio Hudson, has made significant contributions to his team, leading the Bearcats to their first state championship appearance in thirty-eight years. Standing at six feet seven inches tall, he is recognized as one of the nation's top two-sport athletes, ranked by ESPN as the nineteenth-best basketball player and twenty-second-best football player in the Class of 2027.

During an impressive season, Ahmad averaged 19.7 points, 13.4 rebounds, two assists, and 2.7 blocks per game, with a standout performance in the state championship game where he scored thirty-two points and recorded twenty-four rebounds. His achievements have garnered attention from numerous Power 4 schools, including an offer from Louisiana State University. The resolution encourages Ahmad to continue striving for excellence in his athletic pursuits and recognizes his remarkable accomplishments as deserving of commendation.