Demarcus Holland
Demarcus Holland | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 2, 1994 Tyler, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Known for | Playing for Texas Longhorns, various international basketball teams |
Demarcus Dejuan Holland (born March 2, 1994) is an American professional basketball athlete who most recently competed for the Tauranga Whai in New Zealand's NZNBL. He completed four collegiate seasons with the Texas Longhorns, where he earned a spot on the Big 12 All-Defensive Team in 2014. Holland’s professional journey includes stints across multiple countries, including the Dominican Republic, NBA G League, Finland, Germany, Mozambique, Canada, Venezuela, and Rwanda.
Early life
Holland was born in Tyler, Texas before relocating to Dallas during his second-grade year. He attended Naaman Forest High School in Garland, Texas, where as a senior he averaged 11.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and two steals per game. His leadership helped guide the team to a 29–8 record and a berth in the Class 5A state semifinals.
College career
Between 2012 and 2016, Holland represented the Texas Longhorns for four seasons. During his sophomore year (2013–14), he received recognition by being named to the Big 12 All-Defensive Team.
Professional career
Holland launched his professional career in 2017 with Plaza Fernando Valerio competing in the Santiago League of the Dominican Republic. Over a span of 10 games, he posted averages of 18.7 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists.
For the 2017–18 season, he played with the South Bay Lakers in the NBA G League, contributing averages of 8.5 points and 4.6 rebounds per contest. Midway through the following season (2018–19), Holland was traded to the Agua Caliente Clippers in December 2018.
In September 2019, Holland signed with Finnish team BC Nokia for that season before transferring to Germany’s Hamburg Towers in January 2020. He continued competing in Germany during the 2020–21 campaign with Science City Jena.
In May 2021, Holland had a brief tenure with Mozambican squad Ferroviário de Maputo during the Basketball Africa League, averaging 13.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game. Subsequently, in July of that year, he joined the Saskatchewan Rattlers of Canada’s Elite Basketball League for the remainder of their season.
Returning to the NBA G League for the 2021–22 season, Holland played for the Delaware Blue Coats, appearing in 43 games and averaging 2.6 points alongside 2.4 rebounds per outing.
In March 2023, he inked a deal with Spartans de Distrito Capital competing in Venezuela’s Superliga Profesional de Baloncesto. Later that year, Holland signed with Rwandan club APR, playing a key role in securing the 2023 Rwanda Basketball League championship.
Most recently, in March 2024, Holland agreed to terms with New Zealand’s Tauranga Whai ahead of the upcoming NZNBL season, where he is expected to provide experienced leadership.
Personal life
Holland is the son of Lacetia Bradford and Derrick Holland. He has one older sibling named Derrick Jr., as well as three younger brothers: Craig, Desmond, and Devon.