Ryan Hollins

Ryan Kenwood Hollins, born on October 10, 1984, in Pasadena, California, established a professional career in basketball spanning over a decade. He attended John Muir High School in Pasadena and played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins from 2002 to 2006. During his collegiate career, Hollins recorded averages of 5.5 points and 4 rebounds per game. A notable achievement during his time at UCLA was being named the Oakland Regional’s Most Outstanding Player in 2006, following a performance of 14 points and 9 rebounds against the Memphis Tigers, contributing to a 50-45 victory. His athletic abilities also extended to track and field, where he was an accomplished high jumper, clearing 6’10” at the Pac-10 championships, placing ninth at the NCAA Regionals and sixth at the Pac-10 Championships in 2003.

Hollins’ professional basketball journey began in 2006 when he was drafted by the Charlotte Bobcats in the second round (50th overall pick) of the NBA Draft, marking him as the 100th UCLA player selected into the NBA. Over his 10 seasons in the NBA from 2006 to 2016, he played for nine different teams, including the Charlotte Bobcats, Dallas Mavericks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, Sacramento Kings, Washington Wizards, and Memphis Grizzlies. Throughout his NBA career, Hollins played in 518 games, averaging 3.7 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 0.3 assists per game. Following his NBA tenure, he expanded his career into international basketball, playing for Herbalife Gran Canaria in Spain (2016-2017) and Auxilium Torino in Italy (2017), before participating in the BIG3 league with teams like Killer 3’s (2018), Aliens (2019), 3’s Company (2021), and Triplets (2022-present).

Post-playing career, Hollins ventured into broadcasting, showcasing his analytical skills and engaging personality. He has served as a game analyst for CBS, a studio analyst for the Los Angeles Clippers, and an analyst for ESPN, appearing on programs such as SportsCenter and First Take. He also co-hosted “The Opinionated 7-Footers” podcast. Currently, he is a color commentator for the Houston Rockets’ broadcasting team on AT&T SportsNet. In July 2015, Hollins also represented the United States, earning a bronze medal with the national team at the Pan American Games.