Elijah Hughes facts for kids
Hughes with Syracuse in 2020
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| No. 11 – CB Breogán | |
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| Small forward | |
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| Born | March 10, 1998 Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 2020 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39th overall |
| Selected by the New Orleans Pelicans | |
| Pro career | 2020–present |
| League | Liga ACB |
| Career history | |
| 2020–2022 | Utah Jazz |
| 2021 | →Salt Lake City Stars |
| 2022 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2022–2024 | Wisconsin Herd |
| 2024–2025 | Cleveland Charge |
| 2025 | CB Breogán |
| 2025-present | MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Elijah Wayne Hughes (born March 10, 1998) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for CB Breogán in the Liga ACB. Before becoming a pro, he played college basketball for the East Carolina Pirates and the Syracuse Orange.
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Early Life and Basketball Beginnings
Elijah Hughes was born in Poughkeepsie, New York. He grew up in Beacon, New York. He started playing basketball with the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO). He also played for the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) team. Elijah became well-known in Beacon for his basketball skills. He often played and excelled in games at Loopers Park.
High School Basketball Journey
After finishing eighth grade, Elijah joined the varsity team at Beacon High School. Early in high school, he mostly played as a point guard. This was despite his tall height. After two years, he moved to John F. Kennedy Catholic High School. He hoped to get more attention from college scouts there.
Leading His High School Team
As a junior, Elijah helped his team achieve a 26–2 record. They finished as runners-up in the Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) championship. Elijah was named first-team Class A All-State. He also earned the CHSAA Class A most valuable player (MVP) award. He once scored 42 points in a game against Jamesville Dewitt High School.
Academic Challenges and a New School
After his junior year, Elijah committed to play college basketball for East Carolina. However, he faced academic challenges. To improve his grades, he transferred to South Kent School. This was a boarding school in South Kent, Connecticut. He also attended summer school. At South Kent, he played with other future college stars. These included Tremont Waters and Myles Powell. Elijah was considered a three-star recruit. He was ranked as the No. 5 player in his state by 247Sports.
College Basketball Career
Elijah Hughes started his college career at East Carolina.
East Carolina Pirates (2016–2017)
As a freshman, he played in 27 games. He averaged 7.8 points and 2.3 rebounds per game. He missed seven games due to an injury. His team finished the season with 15 wins and 18 losses. Elijah scored a season-high 19 points against South Florida. After this season, he decided to leave East Carolina.
Syracuse Orange (2018–2020)
Elijah chose to transfer to Syracuse. He had to sit out one year due to NCAA transfer rules. This is called redshirting. During this time, he worked on getting stronger and improving his diet.
Becoming a Starter at Syracuse
For his second year at Syracuse, Elijah became a starter. He was the team's second-highest scorer. He averaged 13.7 points per game. He also averaged 4.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. He took many three-point shots and made 36.9 percent of them. He scored a career-high 25 points in a game against Baylor.
Junior Year Success
Before his junior season, Elijah was named to the watch list for the Julius Erving Award. This award honors the best college small forward. In February 2020, he left a game early due to a lower body injury. At the end of the regular season, Elijah was chosen for the First Team All-ACC. As a junior, he averaged 19 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. After this successful season, he decided to enter the 2020 NBA draft.
Professional Basketball Career
Elijah Hughes began his professional career in the NBA.
Utah Jazz (2020–2022)
In the 2020 NBA draft, Elijah was picked 39th overall. The New Orleans Pelicans drafted him. However, his draft rights were quickly traded to the Utah Jazz. On November 24, 2020, the Utah Jazz officially signed him. He also played for the Salt Lake City Stars in the NBA G League in 2021.
Portland Trail Blazers (2022)
On February 9, 2022, Elijah was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. This trade involved three different teams.
Wisconsin Herd (2022–2024)
On November 3, 2022, Elijah joined the Wisconsin Herd. This team is part of the NBA G League. In July 2023, he signed with a Turkish team, but left before playing any games. He briefly signed with the Milwaukee Bucks in October 2023. A few days later, he rejoined the Wisconsin Herd. In July 2024, he signed with a Greek team but did not play for them.
Cleveland Charge (2024–2025)
On October 16, 2024, Elijah signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was waived two days later. On October 26, 2024, he joined the Cleveland Charge, another NBA G League team.
CB Breogán (2025–present)
Elijah Hughes became a new player for CB Breogán on April 12, 2025. This team is based in Lugo, Spain, and plays in the Liga ACB. This was Elijah's first time playing basketball in Europe.
Career Statistics
NBA Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2020–21 | Utah | 18 | 0 | 3.6 | .333 | .348 | .750 | .5 | .3 | .1 | .1 | 1.7 |
| 2021–22 | Utah | 14 | 1 | 8.0 | .417 | .357 | 1.000 | 1.2 | .4 | .3 | .1 | 3.1 |
| 2021–22 | Portland | 22 | 3 | 14.6 | .296 | .224 | .667 | 1.9 | .7 | .5 | .3 | 3.8 |
| Career | 54 | 4 | 9.2 | .328 | .280 | .769 | 1.2 | .5 | .3 | .2 | 2.9 | |
College Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2016–17 | East Carolina | 25 | 7 | 20.5 | .349 | .273 | .684 | 2.3 | 1.3 | .6 | .4 | 7.8 |
| 2017–18 | Syracuse |  Redshirt |
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| 2018–19 | Syracuse | 34 | 34 | 32.7 | .420 | .369 | .742 | 4.3 | 1.5 | 1.2 | .8 | 13.7 |
| 2019–20 | Syracuse | 32 | 32 | 36.7 | .427 | .342 | .813 | 4.9 | 3.4 | 1.2 | .8 | 19.0 |
| Career | 91 | 73 | 30.7 | .411 | .342 | .763 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 1.0 | .7 | 13.9 | |
Personal Life and Family
Elijah Hughes is one of seven children in his family. His father, Wayne, works for the information technology company IBM. His mother, Penny, used to be a teacher's aide. Elijah's older sister, Talah, also played college basketball. She scored over 1,000 points in her college career for Saint Peter's.
See also
In Spanish: Elijah Hughes para niños
- List of All-Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball teams
