The 2024 Chipotle National Champions, Montverde Academy (FL), have retooled impressively as many of their top players go off to college. One of their biggest new incoming players is Hudson Greer. Greer is a versatile, high-feel wing who has been on a strong trajectory in 2024. He blends smart cutting with underrated athleticism and an ability to score at all three levels to consistently find ways to make a difference on the offensive end. He played well this year for JL3 on the Nike EYBL Circuit and also turned heads at the NBPA Top 100 Camp earlier this summer.
In this interview with Pro Insight’s Zach Welch, Greer talked about some bonds he’s formed with other top national talent, learning from Coach Scheyer during his USA U18 Training Camp experience, his decision to join Montverde, the latest with his recruitment, and much more.
For the next installment of the Pro Insight Q&A series, we present 2025 prospect Hudson Greer, from Austin, TX:
Pro Insight: It’s been a few months, but looking back, what did it feel like to get invited to the NBPA Top 100 Camp?
Hudson Greer: It’s a huge honor going. Just seeing guys that I’ve seen in the past, like Devin Askew, where I was looking at them from afar and just seeing those guys do their thing out there. Seeing them get that opportunity and really do what they do there, it was great to hear from them, for me.
Pro Insight: There were current and former NBA players there – Mike Muscala ran your team – are there any moments or lessons that stand out to you with them?
HG: For my game, from my standpoint, really moving without the ball is a big thing. Him showing me certain ways to move without the ball and end up getting the ball back, because I feel like when the ball is in my hands – whether that’s making a play for my teammate or for myself – good things tend to happen. So whether that’s on the back side cutting through and shaking back up or setting a down screen so that I’m more open, while setting my guy up, little things like that.
PI: On the court, what was it like playing in that loaded field of talent?
HG: As far as that goes, playing against a bunch of guys that I’ve known from AAU, high school, and things of that nature. Getting to compete against those guys, especially the ones I don’t get to play against as much – from 3SSB – like Malachi Moreno. It was a really cool experience playing against all those guys, whether they’re on the Puma Circuit, etc.
PI: What do you feel that you got to show about your game?
HG: Getting my teammates open. Trying to play the game the right way, even though it’s a camp. I just wanted to show that I can create my own shot and create for my team, and also be big on the glass and push it on the fast break, not even needing to give it to my point guard and just creating for my team myself.
PI: Between your AAU teammates and other campers, too, there was strong representation from Texas there. What was it like to play with and against a lot of those guys that you know really well?
HG: Having that strong connection with all those guys from when we were playing together in 7th grade up until now – I mean having Jaden Toombs on my team was awesome, because he’s a big who loves to pass the ball and make the right play every time down the court – but we really just try to push each other. We’re all friends off the court and that’s the best thing to try to get us better, on and off the court.
PI: Are there any guys that stood out that were the most fun or you were the most excited to play against?
HG: Going back to USA camp, playing with Malachi Moreno was fun. I’ve definitely formed a friendship with him. And then Jermaine O’Neal, Jr. is a great guy, as well. Building these relationships on and off the court has been great.
PI: As you mentioned, you were at the April Team USA Minicamp as well as U18 Training Camp – what were your recent experiences with USAB like?
HG: It was a great experience. USA is no joke, in terms of talent. There’s no one there that doesn’t belong, if that makes sense. I didn’t get a spot, but talking to the coaches – whether that was Coach Scheyer or Coach Lloyd – I got to add little tidbits to my game.
PI: Is there one major takeaway that stood out?
HG: Talking to Coach Scheyer, I feel like the biggest thing I can improve on in my game is when I drive, creating those angles, whether it’s to set up my teammates or myself.
PI: Last time we caught up was in October, when the season was just getting going. Looking back at this season, what do you think the biggest way you grew was?
HG: I feel like I’ve really developed into more of a 2 than anything. Whether that’s me shooting or creating off ball screens – I feel like with my new coach this past year I was really able to learn how to create off ball screens. And working with JL3 and John Lucas to learn how to play that guard spot has been a big focus. When I come off those screens, I can shoot, I can create for myself – it’s been a great experience with John, too.
PI: You recently joined Montverde. Can you walk us through what went into that decision?
HG: Bottom line is, the best way for me to grow my game is to play against the best. Going into that decision, I just felt that Coach Boyle and the staff, they keep it real. Of course, for a high school guy, I’m really good right now, but I can do so much more in the future. I’m trying to be a pro and he sees that in me. Going there and being able to go to a coach that has no filter with those types of things, and me understanding that even if it comes off as him yelling at me, it’s nothing personal. It’s just basketball at the end of the day. I’ll really be focusing on my craft there. Bottom line is there’s no distractions there and I can just focus on my game.
PI: What are some goals you have with the team?
HG: I want to be in the conversation for one of the best guys in the country. That’s the bottom line for me. I don’t really care about a number next to my name or things of that nature, I really just want my respect from everyone around the country.
PI: Is there a player you’ve seen with Montverde recently, whose role you could emulate?
HG: Looking at last year, I see a lot of myself in Liam [McNeeley]. The way he came off screens, the way he transitioned from his junior year to his senior year, being able to create off the bounce. But I also have a little bit of Cooper [Flagg] where I’m a little bit of a shooter, but I’m more athletic than Liam was.
PI: What was it like getting to see Cooper on campus recently?
HG: The funny thing is, everyone online thought I worked out with him. I was visiting after NBPA and had no idea he would be there, so we ended up just crossing paths and we ended up talking to each other for 10ish minutes. He met my family and it was really good vibes. We talked about how one of his teammates in Maine ended up committing to Princeton, I think it was. Just talking about that and talking about playing at Peach Jam, it was a really good experience. I’m bummed though because if I had known he was going to work out with RJ Barrett, I had my shoes in the car so if I had the opportunity to, I obviously would jump at it.
PI: What’s the latest with your recruitment?
HG: It’s going pretty good. Recruitment has gotten a bit easier because I think schools have gotten a sense of where they fall in my recruitment, whether that’s them backing off or them recruiting me really hard. I’m just trying to forge those bigger relationships and hopefully in the next few months I can create a list or something like that. The ultimate goal would be to commit by the early signing period, but if that doesn’t happen, it doesn’t happen.
PI: When you make that list, what will be the main factors you consider?
HG: Everyone says “I want to play, I want to do this and that,” but I want a coach that can sit me down and show me the Xs and Os of how they’ll play me, who they’ve done that with in the past, and show me film and things of that nature. I also want a coach that pushes me, ultimately. I want a coach that stays on me and wants me to get better and cares about my development. Off the court, I also want someone I can come to not just as a coach, but as a person, too.
PI: It sounds like you work well with hard coaching. Is that natural to you?
HG: Moving from California to Texas when I was younger, it was definitely a harder thing for me, but going to the trainer I’m with now, I’ve learned that it’s not how they say it, but what they’re saying. I’ve learned to pay attention to what they’re saying. Basketball is a really intense sport and guys have different ways of communicating that, so it’s about understanding what they’re saying. I also have an understanding that I’m not just a basketball player and basketball is not the only thing for me and that it’s not personal when they talk to me in that kind of way.
PI: Are you looking to take any visits in the next few months or anything?
HG: I’ll probably end up taking some officials to Arizona, Alabama, Texas, and schools like that. Then I’ll also take an unofficial to Creighton as well, since I’ve already used up my official with them. If Duke ends up reaching out more and more, it would be a great spot to check out.
PI: Were you watching March Madness this year?
HG: Oh, for sure. I always managed to find the right place to watch it, even if I was sitting in class.
PI: Any favorite moments or takeaways from it?
HG: Just seeing Dalton Knecht go to work the entire time. I feel like he did a really good job this year and I saw a lot of him in me. Just being that white guy that can shoot, is athletic coming off screens, that big 2-guard…
PI: What NBA players have you been studying lately?
HG: I’m bigger than him, but I definitely like JJ Redick and the way he carried himself. And then, a guy like Duncan Robinson who’s sneaky athletic, just being able to come off screens and things like that. If he ends up getting downhill, he ends up getting downhill. But, I mean, these are guys that come to the league and they can shoot. The biggest area I want to differ myself from them – no knock to them – is I feel like I can be a better defender.
PI: If you were to walk away from this summer giving one takeaway about you to scouts, coaches, and fans, what would you want that takeaway to be?
HG: I just want them to feel that, no matter what happens in the game, my body language and things like that never waver. Whether it’s a turnover or something bad like that happens, I don’t make a big reaction. I might clap once or do a little something, but then I’m back in the game. I’m not going to let one thing define the game.
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