Damian Hollis (ex P.Luanda) is a newcomer at Astros

Damian Hollis

Astros de Jalisco (LNBP) have bolstered their roster for the 2024 season with the signing of Damian Hollis. The 35-year-old American forward, who also holds a Hungarian passport, stands at 203cm tall. Hollis, a GWU college graduate, previously played for P.Luanda in the Angolan Division I, where he was the second-highest scorer. His team also reached the semifinals of the Basketball Africa League in 2023.
In the summer of 2022, he played for Piratas in the Venezuelan SPB. In 24 games, he had impressive stats, averaging 17.6 points per game, 6.6 rpg, and 2.0 apg. He was also voted as the League Player of the Week.
Seventeen years ago, Hollis represented Hungary at the World Championships U19 in Novi Sad, Serbia. His team managed to secure the Silver medal, and during the event, Hollis recorded stats of 2.6 points per game across 9 games.
He is a highly experienced player, having played professionally in five different countries across three continents. Thanks to his pro career, he has had the opportunity to play in Europe, Latin America, and North America. He has previously played in Greece for Rethymno, Hungary for Alba, Italy for Cantu, Openjobmetis Varese, Bergamo, Brescia, and Biella, Portugal for Benfica, and Venezuela. This upcoming season with Astros may be one of his last in his extensive career.
He graduated from George Washington University in 2010, and this upcoming season will mark his 14th in professional basketball. His team reached the Semifinals of the Basketball Africa League in 2023.


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