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Rudman Signs
From left: Emma Rudman (sister), Noah, Charlie Rudman (mother) and Gary Rudman (father). Photo by PHS student photographer Grace Collins.



PUTNAM — Dec. 15, Putnam High School senior Noah Rudman officially signed his letter of intent to play men’s basketball at Nichols College.
Rudman is a high honors student and has been a three-year varsity player on the boys’ basketball team, starting in the center position. In his junior year, he averaged 18.8 points per game, 13.0 rebounds per game, 1.4 steals per game, and 2.5 blocks per game.
At the time of his signing, his Clipper career totals were 511 total points, 375 total rebounds, and 64 total blocks. Due to his outstanding performance on the court, Rudman has earned many awards and recognitions including: ECC Athlete of the Week during week 3 of the winter season, All ECC Div. IV First Team, and Most Outstanding Player of the team at the conclusion of the 2022-2023 season.
Rudman said he’s really excited for the next chapter of his basketball career at Nichols College, and that, since he was a kid, “It’s been a dream to play college basketball.”
Since his signing, he also received the honor of Tournament Outstanding Player for the 2023 Boys Clipper Classic Tournament hosted at Putnam High School. Rudman scored 22 points vs. Plainfield in the tournament finals to help lead Putnam boys’ basketball team to its first Clipper Classic win since 2004.
By Isabel Vergoni

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