Northwest Notes April 29, 2026
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Vandals land DI transfer forward Ward
Idaho's men's basketball team announced the commitment of their fifth offseason addition in Leduc, Alberta, native Hudson Ward.
“We often look for versatility in the recruiting process, and Hudson has a rare combination of size, skill, and athleticism,” Idaho coach Alex Pribble said. “He can guard multiple positions, create a ton of different advantages on the court, and he loves the game. He had a dominant prep career in Canada, and has collegiate experience at the highest level. We believe strongly that his best basketball is ahead of him, and we can’t wait to get him out to Moscow and get to work.”
Ward, a 6-foot-7 forward, started six games for Western Michigan during the 2025-26 season and appeared in 13 contests for the Broncos, scoring 4.5 points on 46.3% shooting and pulling down 3.4 rebounds a night. He scored a season-high 13 against Buffalo in December, going 5 of 7 from the field with three 3-pointers.
Prior to his lone season in Kalamazoo, Ward spent his freshman campaign at Penn State, making eight appearances for the Nittany Lions, with two coming in conference matchups against Ohio State and UCLA.
Ward was a three-star prospect at Leduc Composite High School and Western Canada Prep Academy, where he averaged 26.2 points and nearly 10 rebounds to help the Edmonton-based school to a 56-24 record over two seasons. His resume includes three 50-point triple-doubles and being named to the 2024 All-Canadian Games roster, posting 15 points against the top prep players in the nation.
Ward was also a member of the 2022 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup squad for Canada, appearing in all seven games for his nation and scoring in double-figures in Canada’s knockout round game against host Spain.
Ward is the Vandals’ second Canadian addition of the offseason, joining TJ Wal, and the third announced portal get for Pribble and his staff, alongside former Lapwai star Kase Wynott, who played the past two seasons at Washington State, and first-team All-GNAC honoree Diego Trejo-Delgado from Saint Martin's.