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Post by dakyne on May 29, 2012 15:47:10 GMT -5
Best of luck to Hollis! I really hope someone gives him a shot, because I think he's a good long-term investment for a team. Hollis' career is a bit interesting. He left Loyola High School where he grew into a Top 25 recruit for a California Southern Section championship team to go to De La Salle, where he thought he'd get better coaching and preparation for school (moving from his mother's house to his father's to do so, IIRC). When his dad got moved to Georgia, I believe, for work, he then got his GED and enrolled a semester early at Georgetown, but didn't play at all that spring. After his sophomore year, having been a bench player, he declared for the draft to evaluate his prospects and get scout reports and evaluations, even though he wasn't on any draft radar. Now, after his junior year (though he will be graduating), he declares permanently for the draft despite being projected as a late 2nd round to undrafted free agent. The kid clearly has a lot of confidence in his ability and wants to go places. He seems to be fairly level-headed, intelligent, and a good kid, by all reports. But that is an interesting career path for someone who has not been considered a slam dunk prospect. Regardless, best of luck, Hollis! I would love to see him as a shooter off the bench for my Laker Purple & Gold next year. Imagine Ramon Sessions and Kobe Bryant setting Hollis up in the corner for a 3! Swish! Isn't there a rule that says once's you've thrown your hat in the NBA ring, you go to the combines, but do NOT sign with an agent, you can come back for one more year of college basketball, but cannot re-enter the NBA draft combine the following year and go back for another college season? In other words, you can only withdraw from the NBA draft once, and the following year, you have to declare and stay in it. As for Hollis, I did not see him in a mock draft, but he and Sims are one of 60 who got an invite to the NBA draft combine list. ht.ly/b6wCYThere are a lot of great college players who won't get drafted. Edit: sorry, this list may have been posted already, but it's relevant. Apologies.
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Post by kchoya on May 29, 2012 17:02:06 GMT -5
Best of luck to Hollis! I really hope someone gives him a shot, because I think he's a good long-term investment for a team. Hollis' career is a bit interesting. He left Loyola High School where he grew into a Top 25 recruit for a California Southern Section championship team to go to De La Salle, where he thought he'd get better coaching and preparation for school (moving from his mother's house to his father's to do so, IIRC). When his dad got moved to Georgia, I believe, for work, he then got his GED and enrolled a semester early at Georgetown, but didn't play at all that spring. After his sophomore year, having been a bench player, he declared for the draft to evaluate his prospects and get scout reports and evaluations, even though he wasn't on any draft radar. Now, after his junior year (though he will be graduating), he declares permanently for the draft despite being projected as a late 2nd round to undrafted free agent. The kid clearly has a lot of confidence in his ability and wants to go places. He seems to be fairly level-headed, intelligent, and a good kid, by all reports. But that is an interesting career path for someone who has not been considered a slam dunk prospect. Regardless, best of luck, Hollis! I would love to see him as a shooter off the bench for my Laker Purple & Gold next year. Imagine Ramon Sessions and Kobe Bryant setting Hollis up in the corner for a 3! Swish! Isn't there a rule that says once's you've thrown your hat in the NBA ring, you go to the combines, but do NOT sign with an agent, you can come back for one more year of college basketball, but cannot re-enter the NBA draft combine the following year and go back for another college season? In other words, you can only withdraw from the NBA draft once, and the following year, you have to declare and stay in it. As for Hollis, I did not see him in a mock draft, but he and Sims are one of 60 who got an invite to the NBA draft combine list. ht.ly/b6wCYThere are a lot of great college players who won't get drafted. Edit: sorry, this list may have been posted already, but it's relevant. Apologies. When did HiFi move to NoCal?
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Post by dakyne on May 29, 2012 17:46:21 GMT -5
I'm sorry, was that an answer?
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Post by Ottomatic on May 30, 2012 9:20:34 GMT -5
I have seen some mock drafts with Henry and Hollis drafted, and Henry and Hollis not drafted. Although I am pretty confident that both get drafted
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Post by nychoya3 on Jun 7, 2012 11:22:12 GMT -5
The NBA combine is on ESPN3. Watched Hollis shooting some spot up threes just now. It's really very boring, but if you're having a dull day at work, there are worse things to watch.
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Post by hoyas big supporter on Jun 7, 2012 12:11:49 GMT -5
Its not that boring, the combine serves a purpose and it does it fairly well.
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Jun 7, 2012 15:35:30 GMT -5
Hollis is apparently impressing at the combine.
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Post by hoyas2006 on Jun 7, 2012 19:26:15 GMT -5
Hollis just got alot of love from the announcers. They said he was the #1 guy who stood out today and turned alot of heads
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Post by DanMcQ on Jun 7, 2012 22:27:51 GMT -5
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Post by skyhoya on Jun 8, 2012 7:30:47 GMT -5
Hollis's stock has always been higher with NBA folks than on this board. He's a good clean cut kid, who kept his mouth shut in college and did what he was told to do. He played the last 3 months of the season with an injured hammy and still did OK. He has worked hard to try to develop himself. Debra has been his strongest supporter.
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Post by kchoya on Jun 8, 2012 8:36:30 GMT -5
Hollis's stock has always been higher with NBA folks than on this board. He's a good clean cut kid, who kept his mouth shut in college and did what he was told to do. He played the last 3 months of the season with an injured hammy and still did OK. He has worked hard to try to develop himself. Debra has been his strongest supporter. Debra?
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Post by skyhoya on Jun 8, 2012 10:53:34 GMT -5
yep, she knows many of the NBA bis shots. Obviously, you have done no research before you trash a kid like Hollis.
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Post by kchoya on Jun 8, 2012 11:01:12 GMT -5
yep, she knows many of the NBA bis shots. Obviously, you have done no research before you trash a kid like Hollis. Jeez, you really are a Edited. I've never trashed Hollis and I was just asking who "Debra" is. Stop manufacturing crap and quit reflexively pushing your "everyone on this board hates ____" agendas.
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Post by skyhoya on Jun 8, 2012 11:21:31 GMT -5
I have no agenda, just can't stand you and what you have to say -kc. Do yourself a favor and realise that m any on the board can't stand you, including the skyhoya. Debra never misses any of his games, including China and maui. THEREFORE, SHE MUST BE HIS MOM, WHO STILL CLAIMS HE IS A GUARD, NOT A SMALL FORWARD.
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Post by DanMcQ on Jun 8, 2012 11:48:06 GMT -5
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Jun 8, 2012 12:00:45 GMT -5
OK gents, enough acerbic-on-acerbic crime. Aw c'mon Dan - it's the middle of the off-season, we need some ascerbicnicity to keep us entertained!
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Post by kchoya on Jun 8, 2012 13:09:59 GMT -5
OK gents, enough acerbic-on-acerbic crime. Aw c'mon Dan - it's the middle of the off-season, we need some ascerbicnicity to keep us entertained! Apparently I'm the only one who does not know who Debra is.
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Post by hoyainspirit on Jun 8, 2012 17:51:25 GMT -5
I didn't know. But I'm glad you asked. ;D
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Post by skyhoya on Jun 9, 2012 6:22:33 GMT -5
Debra = Mom
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Post by hoyas big supporter on Jun 9, 2012 10:36:05 GMT -5
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