Elijah Hughes
Position: 2/3
Height: 198cm/6’6”
Weight: 98kg
Date of Birth: 10/03/1998
College: Syracuse
Passport: USA
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Player Profile
As a professional athlete, his on-court prowess dazzles audiences with a combination of finesse, skill, and strategic brilliance. Renowned for his scoring ability, Elijah's knack for sinking shots from all angles keeps defenses on their toes and fans on the edge of their seats. Beyond his athletic achievements, Elijah's leadership qualities shine through, guiding his teammates with a blend of determination and humility. Off the court, he channels his influence into meaningful community engagement, using his platform to advocate for positive change. With each game, Elijah Hughes continues to raise the bar, leaving an enduring legacy both on and off the hardwood.
Achievements
HS Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) Class A state championship Game -2015
HS first-team Class A All-State -2015
HS CHSAA Class A MVP -2015
HS honorable mention All-New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) -2016
USBWA All-District II Team -2020
All-ACC First Team -2020
NABC Division I All-District 2 Second Team -2020
NBA Northwest Division Champion -2021
NBA Western Conference Semifinals -2021
NBA Summer League in Salt Lake City Champion -2021
Basketball Career & Stats
2013-2014: Beacon, NY / Beacon High School
2014-2015: Somers, NY / Kennedy High School
2015: New York Lightning (AAU)
2015-2016: South Kent, CT / South Kent Prep School
2016-2017: East Carolina University (NCAA): 25 games: 7.8ppg, 2.3rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 43.6%, 3PT: 27.3%, FT: 68.4% 2017-2018: Syracuse University (NCAA): sat out due to NCAA transfer rules
2018-2019: Syracuse University (NCAA, starting five): 34 games: 13.7ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.5apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 51.1%, 3PT: 37.0%, FT: 74.2% 2019-2020: Syracuse University (NCAA, starting five): 32 games: 19.0ppg, 4.9rpg, 3.4apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 50.8%, 3PT: 34.2%, FT: 81.3% 2020: NBA Early Entry List
2020: Drafted by New Orleans Pelicans (NBA,2rd(39)) (from Washington via Milwaukee)
2020-2021: $898,310: Utah Jazz (NBA): 18 games: 1.7ppg, played also at Salt Lake City Stars (NBA G League, starting five): 5 games: 14.2ppg, 3.4rpg, 2.4apg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 20.5%, FT: 78.6%
2021 August: Utah Jazz White (NBA Summer League in Salt Lake City): 3 games: 7.3ppg, 4.7rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 38.5%, 3PT: 23.1%, FT: 60.0%
2021 August: Utah Jazz (MGM Resorts NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, starting five): 4 games: 14.0ppg, 3.8rpg, 1.8apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 47.4%, 3PT: 36.4%, FT: 73.7%
2021-2022: $1,517,980: Utah Jazz (NBA, starting five): 14 games: 3.1ppg, 1.2rpg, played also at Salt Lake City Stars (NBA G League): 9 games: 18.3ppg, 5.2rpg, 2.3apg, FGP: 51.8%, 3PT: 37.2%, FT: 73. Feb.'22 signed at Portland Trail Blazers (NBA): 22 games: 3.8ppg, 1.9rpg
2022-2023: Wisconsin Herd (NBA G League): 39 games: 14.2ppg, 4.1rpg, 2.3apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 52.9%, 3PT: 33.7%, FT: 81.6%
2023: Orlando Magic (NBA Summer League in Las Vegas): 3 games: 9.0ppg. 3.0rpg. 2.0apg. 2FGP: 75.0%, 3PT: 20.0%
2023-2024: Manisa Buyuksehir Belediye (Turkey-BSL), left in Aug.’23, in Oct.’23 signed at Milwaukee Bucks (NBA), played at Wisconsin Herd (NBA G League): 45 games: 10.5ppg. 3.2rpg. 2.3apg. 2FGP: 55.2%, 3PT: 32.5%, FT: 84.2%