Essie Hollis
Essie Bernard Hollis (born May 16, 1955) is an American retired professional basketball player. He played at the small forward position.
 Hollis during his college career at St. Bonaventure University | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 16, 1955 Erie, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| 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 / Round: 2 / Pick: 44th overall |
| Selected by the 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 and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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. Before, Hollis had played with Askatuak ("The free ones") in Donostia / San Sebastian, Spain in 1977–78. He also played in Italy.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com
- Essie Hollis – Lega Basket Serie A player profile (in Italian)
- Essie Hollis – Liga ACB player profile (in Spanish)
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