No. 2 recruit Holland signing up with G League Ignite

• Jeff Borzello Close Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware.Paul Biancardi Close Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting National Recruiting Director for ESPN.com 18 years of coaching experience at Division I

  level Former Horizon League coach of the year at Wright State May 31, 2023, 11:50 AM

• ET Ron Holland, the No. 2-ranked senior in young boys’high school
• basketball for the class of 2023, told ESPN he will play for the

G League Fire up next season.Holland decommitted from Texas in late April, although he wasn’t released from his letter of intent until just recently. Arkansas was viewed as the early preferred if he went the college

route, offered the Razorbacks was among his initial finalists in early November.But the G League Ignite path, which has produced the similarity Jalen Green and Scoot Henderson given that its creation in 2020, quickly ended up being a legitimate choice for Holland, who is No. 6 in ESPN’s early 2024 NBA draft rankings.”This process was hard, “Holland told ESPN.” At times it was scary since sometimes I had no idea where I would be.”The G League will help me reach my potential as a basketball player and prepare me for the NBA.

To have a long career, I need to prepare my body and improve my skills as I continue to attempt to win games.

They have a program to assist establish my body and my game. I know I need to work on being a more consistent shooter, along with my footwork and ball handling, so I can score in area on the perimeter against a set protector. “Editor’s Picks 1 Associated Holland also established a strong relationship with Ignite coach Jason Hart.”When I spoke with head coach Jason Hart, we were on the same page,”Holland said.”He knew that winning was essential to me, however he also understands that I am willing to strive to make whatever.”A 6-foot-8 forward

from Duncanville(Texas)High School, Holland gradually rose the rankings last spring and summer prior to finishing simply behind leading possibility Isaiah Collier in the last 2023 rankings.He’s among the very best protectors in the class and an elite two-way player who won 2 gold medals with U.S.A. Basketball. Holland started six games at

the FIBA U16 Americas in 2021, balancing 19 points.0 and 10.2 rebounds, then began all seven games at the FIBA U17 world championship last summertime, averaging 11.1 points and 6.6 rebounds.Last spring and summertime with the Drive Country

grassroots program, Holland averaged 10.0 points and 5.8 rebounds on the Nike EYBL circuit.Holland strengthened his status among the present crop of elders with excellent showings at the McDonald’s All American Video game and Nike Hoop Top this spring. He had 11 points and 6 rebounds at the McDonald’s game and after that chose 15 points, 9 rebounds and 5 helps at the

Hoop Summit.Holland is an NBA-level athlete with terrific bounce and open-court speed. His protective presence is currently his top ability. His ability to stop his challenger

in one-on-one circumstances or turn over and be a help protector is elite. He is likewise a terrific switch protector, something the NBA has progressively desired. His adaptability to stay in front of the ball against smaller and quicker players off the dribble, contest shooters on the boundary, or

play post defense versus bigger and stronger forwards is noteworthy.As an offensive player, Holland understands how to discover scoring chances by moving without the ball, attacking the offending glass and running the flooring for shift baskets. His decision and effort make him a constant rebounder. At the McDonald’s All American Video game, NBA scouts left impressed by his in-game performance and jump shot mechanics.Holland is the second elite 2023 prospect to choose G League Ignite, following fellow top-five senior Matas Buzelis. Flexible wing Dink Crown, a top-30 prospect, also recently announced he was reclassifying into the 2023 class and betting G League Spark.” They will not let me slip up and I won’t let them down– that’s an excellent mix,”Holland said.”They have everything in place for me both on and off the court. On my visit, they showed me how they approach their organization both on and off the court.

They are in the fitness center with their guys. If you are not a health club rat, it may not be for you. The G League is all about preparation for the NBA with other professional development. It’s what I am willing to work for. “