This is the same reporter who said on March 13 that everyone but Hughes is coming back.
Matthew Gutierrez on Twitter
“We'll have more on @TheAthleticCBB later on, but based on conversations this week it's likely Syracuse gets back every contributor except Elijah Hughes. Two good freshmen coming in (Woody Newton, Kadary Richmond) -- have a good shot at cracking the rotation right off the bat.”twitter.com
Could just be a matter of different sources. First time, he heard from the staff. Second time, he heard from the team.