Essie Hollis
American basketball player (born 1955)
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Essie B Hollis (born May 16, 1955) is an American former professional basketball player. He played at the small forward position. He played college basketball for the St. Bonaventure Bonnies
Hollis at St. Bonaventure. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 16, 1955 Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 194 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Strong Vincent (Erie, Pennsylvania) |
| College | St. Bonaventure (1973–1977) |
| NBA draft | 1977: 2nd round, 44th overall pick |
| Drafted by | New Orleans Jazz |
| Playing career | 1977–1990 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 22, 24 |
| Career history | |
| 1977–1978 | Askatuak |
| 1978 | Rochester Zeniths |
| 1978–1979 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1979–1980 | Pallacanestro Chieti |
| 1980–1982 | Areslux Granollers |
| 1982–1983 | Mestre 1958 |
| 1983–1985 | Caja de Álava |
| 1985–1986 | Askatuak |
| 1986–1988 | Elosúa León |
| 1988–1989 | Syrius Mallorca |
| 1989–1990 | Cirsa Hospitalet |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
College career
Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, Hollis attended St. Bonaventure University, where he played with the Bonnies.
Professional career
Hollis was drafted by the New Orleans Jazz, in the second round of the 1977 NBA draft. He spent one season in the National Basketball Association (NBA), as a member of the Detroit Pistons, during the 1978–79 season. He averaged, 2.8 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 0.2 assists per game. Before, Hollis had played with Askatuak ("The free ones") in Donostia / San Sebastian, Spain in 1977–78. He also played in Italy.
Hollis won a CBA championship with the Rochester Zeniths in 1979.[1]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
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