John Holland (basketball)’s biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story

John Michael Joseph Holland (born November 6, 1988) is an American-Puerto Rican professional basketball player for the Beijing Eastern Bucks of the National Basketball League (NBL). He played college basketball for the Boston Terriers and represents the Puerto Rican national team.

High school career

Holland attended Fordham Prep where he averaged 16 points, eight rebounds, eight assists and three steals, earning a McDonald’s All-American nomination, a CHSAA All-Division naming and All-County honors from the Journal News. He also played for Saint Benedict’s Prep where he averaged 10 points, six rebounds, six assists, three steals and two blocks per game.

College career

Holland played college basketball for Boston University where as a junior in 2009–10, he led the America East Conference in scoring with 19.2 points per game. He repeated as scoring champion in 2010–11 after again averaging 19.2 points. He was subsequently named America East Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Year and led the Terriers to an NCAA Tournament berth.

Professional career

European career (2011–2015)

Holland went undrafted in the 2011 NBA draft. On July 5, 2011, he signed with Chorale Roanne Basket of France for the 2011–12 season. In 28 games, he averaged 14.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.

In July 2012, Holland joined the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Orlando Summer League and the Miami Heat for the Las Vegas Summer League. On August 5, 2012, he signed with Cajasol Sevilla of Spain for the 2012–13 season. In 33 Liga ACB games, he averaged 10.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.7 steals per game and in 12 Eurocup games, he averaged 10.1 points, 1.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 steals.

In July 2013, Holland joined the Minnesota Timberwolves for the 2013 NBA Summer League. On October 29, 2013, he signed with BCM Gravelines of France for the 2013–14 season. He played in 23 Pro A games averaging 10.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 26.3 minutes and also appeared in 13 Eurocup games, averaging 9.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 29.5 minutes.

On September 26, 2014, Holland signed with the San Antonio Spurs. However, he was later waived by the Spurs on October 13. The next day, he signed with Beşiktaş of Turkey for the 2014–15 season. In 15 Eurocup games, he averaged 8.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.6 steals.

Canton Charge (2015–2016)

On December 23, 2015, Holland was acquired by the Canton Charge of the NBA Development League. He made his debut for the Charge later that night against the Grand Rapids Drive, recording 11 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals in a 113–111 loss. In 37 games with the Charge, he averaged 16.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 steals in 30.2 minutes per game.

Boston Celtics (2016)

On April 11, 2016, Holland signed with the Boston Celtics. On April 19, he made his debut for the Celtics in an 89–72 playoff loss to the Atlanta Hawks, playing one minute off the bench. On August 31, 2016, he was waived by the Celtics.

On September 26, 2016, Holland signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but was waived on October 22 after appearing in three preseason games.

Return to Canton (2016–2017)

On December 9, 2016, Holland was reacquired by the Canton Charge.

National team career

Holland first represented the Puerto Rican national team in 2011 when he played in the 2011 Jenaro Marchand Continental Championship Cup.

NBA career statistics

Playoffs

Personal life

The son of John Holland Sr. and Diana Mills, he enrolled in the College of Communications.