Essie Hollis

Essie Bernard Hollis (born May 16, 1955) is an American retired professional basketball player. He played at the small forward position.

Essie Hollis
Hollis during his college career at St. Bonaventure University
Personal information
Born (1955-05-16) May 16, 1955
Erie, Pennsylvania
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolStrong Vincent (Erie, Pennsylvania)
CollegeSt. Bonaventure (1973–1977)
NBA draft1977 / Round: 2 / Pick: 44th overall
Selected by the New Orleans Jazz
Playing career1977–1990
PositionSmall forward
Number22, 24
Career history
1977–1978Askatuak
1978Rochester Zeniths
1978–1979Detroit Pistons
1979–1980Pallacanestro Chieti
1980–1982Areslux Granollers
1982–1983Mestre 1958
1983–1985Caja de Álava
1985–1986Askatuak
1986–1988Elosúa León
1988–1989Syrius Mallorca
1989–1990Cirsa Hospitalet
Career highlights and awards
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.


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