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Syracuse Basketball: Three reasons why Elijah Hughes will be a success in the NBA

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It’s no secret that Syracuse basketball star Elijah Hughes was one of the top players in college hoops last season. Here’s why it’ll continue in the NBA.

3. His hardworking ability to improve

There’s no secret that Elijah Hughes kept getting better each year in college. Before he was a Syracuse basketball star, he was the second or third option. Before that, he was a role player on East Carolina. Even before that, he was just barely a top-200 recruit in the class of 2016. However, his willingness to prove the doubters wrong has always shone through, resulting in his potential to be a first round pick in this year’s NBA Draft.