In the Syracuse Orange men’s basketball NCAA Tournament game against Baylor last season, Elijah Hughes offered a glimpse into the future of what was to be of his time in Orange. The then-sophomore poured in 25 points on 6-11 shooting from outside to go along with 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block.
The 2018-19 season ended in that first round against the Bears, but Hughes showed why he would turn into the leader of the team the following season. Tyus Battle declared for the NBA Draft as soon as the season concluded.