2025 BU commit- Matthew Zobrist

[LittleBrave]

Never heard of the Rudigers - can't find anything about Bill on the net, but looks like Audie played in mid 70s.

[Da Coach]

Bill Rudiger was from Manlius, Illinois. He played for Bradley in 2 seasons, the 1942-43 season and the 1945-46 season. Bradley did not play for 2 years in 1943-44 and 1944-45, so I suspect Bill might have spent those couple years in the military and returned to Bradley for the 1945-46 season.
Stats- https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb...rudiger-1.html

His son Audie Rudiger, also from Manlius, Illinois, is recorded to have played in only one season for Bradley, 1976-77, which was his freshman year. Back then, Bradley had a freshman team, but players could occasionally be added to the varsity roster.
stats- https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb...rudiger-1.html
The 1976-77 team included Roger Phegley, Bobby Humbles.