Elijah Hughes: The NBA professional brings a fresh wind to Ludwigsburg!

Elijah Hughes: The NBA professional brings a fresh wind to Ludwigsburg!

Ludwigsburg, Deutschland - The MHP Giant Ludwigsburg have an exciting newcomer: Elijah Hughes, a 27-year-old forward, changes from the Spanish first division club Río Breogán to the baroque city. His contract, with a term until summer 2026, signals confidence in the potential of the player. Hughes already has a good portion of basketball experience, including 54 games in the NBA for Utah Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers and 144 missions in the NBA G League for various teams, including Salt Lake City and Cleveland. He was particularly convincing last season, in which he achieved an average of 14.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game for his G League team.

"I am enthusiastic about my move to Ludwigsburg and the opportunity to play in Germany," said Hughes, who is characterized by its versatility. MHP trainer Mikko Riipinen is happy about the new player and his skills: "Elijah brings an impressive throwing quality and has the ability to score in different positions." Riipinen emphasizes that adaptation to European basketball for Hughes is an exciting challenge that will continue both him and the team.

international experiences

Hughes has already gained some experience in Europe, including at Syracuse University and Manisa as well as in Patras. This international activity could help him to find out faster in the demanding German league. His previous style of play, with a distance quota of 34.2% in the NCAA and 33.3% in the G League, could be of great advantage for the MHP.

“We have proven a good hand of signing Elijah," explains the board of directors. The enthusiasm of Hughes to see Europe as its permanent home also speaks volumes of his motivation and willingness to face the challenges. After last season in the Spanish league, where he was a replacement for Darrun Hillard, Hughes is now ready to start the next stage of his career in Ludwigsburg.

goals and ambitions

How will Hughes fit into the game of the MHP giant? The team relies on a good integration and further development of the newcomer in order to tackle the upcoming challenges together. The focus is clearly on the league games, and the MHP huge hope that Hughes will be an important player on the way to a successful season.

For the basketball fans in Ludwigsburg, an exciting year is imminent, and how the team will bundle the forces is eagerly awaited. The first games will show whether the newcomer can meet the high expectations and the MHP giant can get in the mood for a successful year.

The developments around Hughes also show that the transfers in the Euroleague continue to run at full speed. Interesting change of players are repeatedly reported. For example, the website EUROHOOPS informs about current transfers in the league and brings a breath of fresh air to report. SWRT reports on the new perspectives that will offer the team, while the mhp huge further consolidate the ambitions for the season.