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Memphis Grizzlies: Possible targets in the 2020 NBA Draft

By Max Chronister

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 04: Tre Jones #3 and Cassius Stanley #2 of the Duke Blue Devils look on against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half at the Watsco Center on January 04, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 04: Tre Jones #3 and Cassius Stanley #2 of the Duke Blue Devils look on against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half at the Watsco Center on January 04, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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SYRACUSE, NY – NOVEMBER 06: Elijah Hughes #33 of the Syracuse Orange shoots the ball as Casey Morsell #13 of the Virginia Cavaliers defends during the second half at the Carrier Dome on November 6, 2019 in Syracuse, New York. Virginia defeated Syracuse 48-34. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images)
SYRACUSE, NY – NOVEMBER 06: Elijah Hughes #33 of the Syracuse Orange shoots the ball as Casey Morsell #13 of the Virginia Cavaliers defends during the second half at the Carrier Dome on November 6, 2019 in Syracuse, New York. Virginia defeated Syracuse 48-34. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images) /

3. Elijah Hughes (Syracuse)

Elijah Hughes is a 6’6″ shooting guard weighing in at 230 pounds. Hughes led the ACC in scoring last season at Syracuse, averaging 19 points per game. He has the ability to create his own shot off the dribble and thrives in high-volume isolation and catch-and-shoot roles.

Hughes is a career 34 percent shooter from beyond the arc, but if he proves to be consistent with his shot he could be of some use for the Grizzlies off the bench.

Elijah Hughes is a scoring machine, but his lacking ability on defense could cause issues for the already struggling Grizzlies perimeter defense. There is no doubt that his scoring would make an impact, but should the Grizzlies gamble with the defensive aspect of his game with their only pick? If drafted, his offensive game wouldn’t be the question. It’s all about the defense.

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