NBA Draft Scouting Report: G League Ignite's Ron Holland
Ron Holland
Forward | G League Ignite
Height: 6'8” | Weight: 200 lbs
2024 Draft Age: 18.95
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Prospect Profile
One of the next projected lottery to come out of the G League Ignite program, Holland could end up being the top pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. He stands out immediately on film, not only for his athletic profile but also due to his versatility as an offensive player. Standing at 6-foot-8 with long legs and arms, Holland’s combination of size, speed, fluidity, body control and open-court athleticism make him a difficult match up for opponents when he attacks the rim, even though he doesn’t have the quickest first step or the most explosive ability to change directions with the ball. At the rim, his length and level of touch are incredible, as he’s not just able to finish over defenders with extension, but also to use floaters to convert difficult shots a few feet away from the rim.
Holland is also a threat from deep, as he shows compact, repeatable mechanics off the catch and an impressive ability to hit jumpers off movement, especially in the midrange, being able to stop on a dime and pull-up off the bounce, showing a great level of touch and deceleration. Despite his scoring prowess, Holland knows how to get teammates involved by using his scoring gravity to create open shot opportunities for others, bringing the ball up and making quick decisions in transition and executing simple drive-and-kick reads in the half-court.
Defensively, Holland shows an interesting level of versatility, being tall and long enough to play either forward spot, but being mobile enough to switch against smaller opponents occasionally and contain drivers to a certain degree.
Holland was undoubtedly the star of a really talented Duncanville team in high school and it’s easy why he’s considered as a near consensus top five recruit in the class of 2023. Considering his combination of size, offensive versatility and defensive potential, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him at the top of draft boards by the end of the 2024 NBA Draft cycle, the potential as a versatile two-way forward is just that enticing.
A tremendous athlete, the combo forward is built for the modern NBA. He’s a monster in transition and makes things happen in space. He impacts the game on both ends and can create for himself. Holland is strong enough to operate in the paint, but also has perimeter upside.
The former five-star recruit initially was committed to play college ball at Texas, but then de-committed and considered going Arkansas before ultimately choosing the Ignite. He’ll get to play alongside another elite recruit and potential top 2024 draft pick Matas Buzelis all of the upcoming season.
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Draft Projection
Top Three Pick in 2024 NBA Draft.
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