Ron Holland could make an immediate influence at Texas

5-star energy ahead Ron Holland is certainly one of two recruits at the moment dedicated to Texas males’s basketball for the 2023-24 season. Holland dedicated to Texas this previous November over different top-rated basketball packages akin to Arkansas, UCLA and Kentucky.

A Duncanville, Texas product, Holland is the No. 1 ranked highschool basketball participant within the state, in response to each 247Sports and ESPN. Duncanville Excessive College has reached three straight UIL 6A state championships throughout Holland’s first three years there. As a junior, Holland averaged 15.9 factors per recreation with 58% taking pictures accuracy whereas additionally grabbing 7.9 rebounds per recreation. 

Standing at 6 foot, 8 inches, Holland will are available as one of many tallest gamers on the roster and can convey a lot wanted measurement to Texas’ frontcourt. With the way forward for Texas’ ahead place unknown, Holland has the possibility to fill within the function of senior gamers akin to Timmy Allen and Dylan Disu. Allen is out of eligibility, however Disu might return for another 12 months. The mix of Holland’s peak alongside along with his athleticism makes him a really versatile prospect. 

“Ron Holland is the very best participant within the state of Texas and goes to have an ideal profession for us,” Texas head coach Rodney Terry mentioned to On3.

Offensively, Holland possesses pace and ball dealing with expertise which can be uncommon for a participant his measurement. He’s at all times a scoring risk whereas on the court docket as a result of his elite finishes on the rim and high-rising leaping capability. Holland has additionally proven that he’s able to flattening the three ball. With a decent three level shot, defenders are compelled to step up on the perimeter, stopping them from sagging off and ready within the paint. 

On the opposite facet of the ball, Holland’s measurement, size and athleticism give him all of the instruments to be an impactful defender. His pace and energy permit him to maintain up with guards and keep strong whereas defending the perimeter. Due to this, opposing groups usually are not in a position to create mismatches by concentrating on Holland within the decide and roll, as is usually carried out to different sizeable gamers. This switchability permits Holland to carry his personal it doesn’t matter what place he’s guarding. Holland’s close to 7-foot wingspan permits him to contest the photographs of those that dare to enter the paint as nicely.

Holland has a really excessive motor and may at all times be discovered preventing for a rebound or sprinting again down the court docket to defend a fastbreak. His dedication towards doing the little issues to contribute to successful is a giant a part of what makes him able to compete on the collegiate stage. 

As a high-energy, two-way participant, Holland ought to get the chance to make an instantaneous influence on the staff upon arriving in Austin. Due to his versatility on each ends of the ground, the Longhorns teaching workers will be capable of plug Holland into all kinds of lineups and experiment to see the place he matches finest. 

Alongside fellow five-star recruit A.J. Johnson, Holland has the bar set excessive for his first 12 months on the Forty Acres. 

“Me and A.J. Johnson., we get to go attempt to get a nationwide championship subsequent 12 months,” Holland said to reporters at the McDonald’s All-American game.