Webster University Athletics

2019-20 (JUNIOR): Played in 25 games and made two starts in 2019-20 ... Averaged 11.6 minutes per game and played a total of 290 minutes ... Recorded 75 points, 38 rebounds, 14 assists, four blocks and three steals ... Averaged 3.0 points, 1.5 rebounds, 0.6 assists and 0.2 blocks per game ... Tallied six or more points eight times, including a season high eight points against both Eureka (1/18) and Nebraska Wesleyan (3/6) in the NCAA Tournament ... Pulled down three or more boards in seven games, including a season high five boards at Eureka (1/18) ... Recorded two or more assists in five games and blocked a shot in four different contests ... Shot 54.4 percent (31-for-57) from the field and made three 3-pointers on the year ... Made 10 of his 19 free throw attempts ... Played double-digit minutes in 12 games, including a season high 29 minutes at Nebraska Wesleyan (3/6) ... Also played 20 or more minutes in three other games ... Started Webster's season opener with Illinois College (11/8) and the Gorloks' season finale in the NCAA Tournament against Nebraska Wesleyan ... Saw action in 15 SLIAC games ... Averaged 3.4 points and 1.3 rebounds per game in league play.  

2018-19 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in 23 games and made two starts in 2018-19 ... Averaged 12.9 minutes per game and played a total of 296 minutes ... Recorded 71 points, with 20 of those points coming in Webster's final regular season against Principia (2/18) ... Along with scoring 71 points, he also had 55 rebounds and 16 assist ... Averaged 3.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game ... Had six or more points in a game six times ... Pulled down four or more rebounds in five games, including a season high seven rebounds against Eureka (1/2) ... Tallied two or more assists in three games, including dishing out a season high five assists against Principia (2/18) ... Added three blocks and seven steals on the year ... Shot 50 percent from the field as he hit 28 field goals ... Hit 14 free throws on the season ... In his Webster debut against Illinois College (11/8), he had four rebounds in 10 minutes of action ... Made his first career start against Eastern (11/18) as he scored seven points, two rebounds, one assist and one blocked shot in 29 minutes ... Played 20 or more minutes in four games, including a season high 37 minutes against Principia (2/18) ... Saw action in 15 games and made one start in SLIAC play ... Averaged 3.3 points and 2.2 rebounds per game and shot 56 percent from the field and 63 percent from the free throw line in league games.

PRIOR TO WEBSTER: Played the 2017-18 season at Park University for Coach Jason Kline ... Saw action in 15 games and made 14 starts for Park's Developmental Team ... Averaged 10.0 points and 6.2 rebounds playing for Park's Developmental Team ... Shot 56 percent from the field, 44 percent from the 3-point line and 76 percent at the free throw line ... Played a total of 378 minutes and averaged 25.2 minutes per game ... In the classroom, was a member of the Dean's List.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in basketball at Union High School for Coach Chris Simmons ... Was a three-time All-Conference selection ... Named Conference Player of the Year and the Missourian All-Area Player of the Year ... Stands second on Union's career scoring chart with 1,400 points and averaged 18.5 points per game during his high school career ... Also lettered in baseball at Union ... In the classroom, was a member of the Academic Honor Roll.

PERSONAL: Born Oct. 12 ... Son of Gary and Valerie Hughes ... History major ... Has two brothers, Kaden (19) and Liam (15) ... Chose Webster because its close to home and the quality of academics ... Lists the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues as his favorite sports teams ... Names Adam Wainwright and Patrick Mahomes as his favorite athletes ... Likes to fish, camp and hang out with friends ... Wants to become a high school teacher and basketball coach after graduation.

CAREER HIGHS:
Points: 20 vs. Principia, 2/18/19
Rebounds: 7 vs. Eureka, 1/2/19
Assists: 5 vs. Principia, 2/18/19
Steals: 2 (3x) last vs. Principia, 2/18/19
Blocks: 1 (7x) last vs. Eureka, 2/19/20
Minutes: 37 vs. Principia, 2/18/19