Elijah
Hughes
F · POR · Very poor
- PAL
- 1
- WAR
- -1.3
- PTS
- 3.5
2021-22
Elijah Hughes
Portland Trail BlazersBiography
- Team
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Position
- Forward
- Height
- 6' 5"
- Weight
- 215 lbs
- Born
- March 10, 1998 (28)
- Birthplace
- Beacon, NY
- College
- Syracuse
- Draft
- 2020: Rd 2, Pk 39 (NO)
- Experience
- 1st Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- 2021 22 Totals · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Portland Trail Blazers · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Utah Jazz · 2020-21 – 2021-22 (2 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 2021 22 Totals | 36 | 4 | 12.1 | 1.3-4.0 | 32.6 | 0.7-2.6 | 26.3 | 0.2-0.3 |
| 2021-22 | Portland Trail Blazers | 22 | 3 | 14.6 | 1.5-4.9 | 29.6 | 0.7-3.0 | 22.4 | 0.2-0.3 |
| 2021-22 | Utah Jazz | 14 | 1 | 8.0 | 1.1-2.6 | 41.7 | 0.7-2.0 | 35.7 | 0.2-0.2 |
| 2020-21 | Utah Jazz | 18 | 0 | 3.6 | 0.6-1.7 | 33.3 | 0.4-1.3 | 34.8 | 0.2-0.2 |
Elijah Hughes: our analysis
2021-22 season: 36 GP, 3.5 PTS, 1.6 REB, 0.6 AST, 0.4 STL, 0.2 BLK. WAR -1.3 · PAL 1, very poor.
In 2021-22, Elijah Hughes, 28, posts a PAL Rating of 1 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -1.3.
On the other hand, impact (0, among the weakest in the league) and scoring (3, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-5.2).
Advanced stats, 2021-22 Guards
NBA stats →Points
3.5
Rebounds
1.6
Assists
0.6
TS%
42.6 %
Usage
16.5 %
PER
5.4
WS/48
-0.043
On/off +/−
-20.9
Minutes
12.1
Games
36
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2022-23 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
-0.3
80% of cases: -0.8 to 0.4
Points/game
3.7
Games
29
WAR 2021-22
-1.3
The pace of the last three seasons, pulled toward the group average, over the minutes of the last two, adjusted for age. Average backtest error: 1.7 wins.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 2021-22-1.3 WAR
Outlook, age included
+25 · 23 y.o. · usually still improving
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2021-22
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
53
End of bench or prospect
- SCO
- Scoring
- 57
- SHT
- Shooting
- 67
- FIN
- Finishing
- 70
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 69
- BAL
- Ball security
- 76
- REB
- Rebounding
- 77
- DEF
- Defense
- 74
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 37
Why these ratings?Hide details
- SCO — Scoring : Points per 100 possessions, usage, efficiency (TS%)
- SHT — Shooting : Three-point shooting (accuracy and volume), free throws, midrange
- FIN — Finishing : Finishing at the rim, dunks, free throws drawn
- PLY — Playmaking : Assists (rate and volume)
- BAL — Ball security : Turnovers avoided
- REB — Rebounding : Offensive and defensive rebound rates
- DEF — Defense : Defensive impact estimated from available stats (defensive BPM, steals, blocks); not a complete measure of individual defense
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the NBA
WAR and PAL Rating, 2021-22
How we rate →WAR: Basketball-Reference's VORP × 2.7, wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
Where WAR comes from
Shooting profile
NBA shooting profiles →Where the shots come from and how well they go in, 2021-22 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg distance
20.4 pi
7th percentile
At the rim
69.2 %
69th percentile
Rim share
9.0 %
11th percentile
Midrange
0.0 %
0th percentile
Three-point
.263
3th percentile
3PA share
66.0 %
90th percentile
Corner threes
23.1 %
2th percentile
Free throws
.778
28th percentile
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11 | vs UTA | L 111-80 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1-6 | 0-3 |
| Apr 9 | @ DAL | L 128-78 | 30 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3-11 | 2-7 |
| Apr 8 | @ NOP | L 127-94 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Apr 6 | @ OKC | L 98-94 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 1-4 |
| Apr 2 | @ SAS | L 130-111 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mar 29 | vs OKC | L 134-131 OT | 28 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2-9 | 1-5 |
| Mar 27 | vs HOU | L 115-98 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-5 | 1-5 |
| Mar 26 | vs HOU | L 125-106 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3-7 | 0-1 |
| Mar 24 | vs SAS | L 133-96 | 19 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-7 | 2-4 |
| Mar 21 | @ DET | W 119-115 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 1-3 |
Elijah Hughes: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Elijah Hughes average in 2021-22?
Elijah Hughes averages 3.5 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game in 36 games in 2021-22.
How old is Elijah Hughes?
Elijah Hughes is 28 years old: he was born on March 10, 1998.
How tall is Elijah Hughes, and how much does he weigh?
Elijah Hughes is 6'5" (196 cm) and weighs 216 lb (98 kg).
Where is Elijah Hughes from?
United States: Elijah Hughes was born in Beacon, NY, in the United States.
What team does Elijah Hughes play for?
Elijah Hughes plays for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA, at F, wearing number 19.
How good is Elijah Hughes?
Elijah Hughes produced -1.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 1 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Where was Elijah Hughes drafted?
Elijah Hughes was drafted in 2020 by NO, in round 2 (pick 39 of the round).
What is Elijah Hughes's projection for 2022-23?
Our projection has him at -0.3 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
