One of the impressive aspects of Holiman’s game was how he adjusted to how the defense played him.  There was a stretch in the first half where he was getting swallowed up by swarms of defenders on drives. Leading to a couple turnovers, shortly after making that note the next note on Holiman was “Nice slip pass” as he handed out an nice dime.  From that point forward, he turned into a quality playmaker, taking advantage of the extra attention paid to him. Often slipping passes through the arms of defenders and setting up his teammates with easy looks near the rim.  It’s the type of heady awareness that’s needed for smaller guards to survive at the next level.

Along with his distribution, Holiman does look quick and stronger with his first step as a straight line driver. He can really get to the rim in transition opportunities, where he’s taking contact better. Which earns him “And 1” opportunities.  In the half court, Kingston’s huge zone forced him into deeper threes and it wasn’t his best shooting night but did hit one smooth looking step back three.

A newcomer to Atoka, Holiman was an outstanding shooter as a sophomore before an injury derailed his junior campaign. Now with his shooting ability and what will likely be an expanded overall game, the youngest Holiman will help make Atoka a potential dark horse in a tough Class 3A this winter.

An injury derailed Holiman’s junior season leaves him a bit of an unknown as he starts his senior campaign at a new school in Atoka. Especially as from I can tell, he did not play a heavy (or any) AAU schedule this past spring and summer. Which shouldn’t be viewed as a knock, as he likely focused on training and skill developmental. Two things that can be neglected when prospects spend extended weekends playing games over and over. But it still has lead to Holiman being under scouted by myself personally.

The last time Holiman was throughly scouted came during his sophomore season and into 16U AAU season.  The biggest takeaway at the time was; a shooter with deep range, good vision and a developing off the dribble the game. His height at the time was a question mark and the athleticism that helped his older brother thrive, had yet to fully develop in the younger Holiman brother. Assuming he’s still a good shooter, his handle and athleticism have developed, he’s likely under-ranked. Especially as next month, he is expected to sign with Texas A&M Commerce. Hopefully a healthy senior season is on tap for Holiman, and he out plays this low ranking.