An athletic guard who can play with or without the ball in his hands, Holman has the potential to be a lockdown guard on the defensive end. LJ continues to improve his all around game and is likely to be the top Senior in the 11th region this season after spending last year at Hargrave Military Academy. The lefty is going to score a lot of points this year and Great Crossing is the heavy favorite to get back to Rupp Arena.

One of the top guards in the class, LJ is an explosive athlete who can play on or off the ball.

Prediction: Youngstown State. The Penguins have Holman at the top of their “big board” and have a record of players having early success and moving up to a higher level.

Similar to Wright, LJ Holman LJ Holman 6'2" | PG Great Crossing | 2027 State KY left Great Crossing to attend Hargrave this past season but re-enrolled at GC in May. Holman is an explosive athlete with a great motor and makes the three time reigning 11th region champions a legitimate contender to win the state title. LJ’s athleticism offers Great Crossing a dimension they were previously lacking.

Holman returns to Great Crossing after a year spent at Hargrave Military Academy. The last time LJ played in a KHSAA game, he cut down the nets at Rupp Arena. He’ll look to do the same as a Senior.

Joining Griffin Elite, Holman had a MONSTER performance in a thrilling overtime contest Vs All Ohio Red to end the night. Holman was getting whatever he wanted when he attacked downhill as he does such a good job getting back to his left hand with spin moves and crossovers. An acrobatic finisher at the rim, Holman has the strength and athleticism to hang and twist his body around rim protectors in the paint. The highlight of the night came when Holman drove down the lane and snuck in a poster dunk past two All Ohio Red defenders in a magnificent display of his quick twitch explosiveness. Overall a dominant performance from Holman who was one of the best guards in Kentucky before making the move to the Prep level with Hargrave Military Academy.

Holman is a strong, attacking, athletic left-handed guard who earned All-EPL honors. He can create his own offense off the dribble, using his strength and quickness to get downhill and put pressure on the defense. A capable shot maker, he can score from multiple areas on the floor and is especially effective pushing the pace in transition. Holman plays with confidence and brings an aggressive mindset that makes him a consistent offensive threat.

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-The speed and explosive capabilities of Holman serve as a nice catalyst in a Hargrave offense that had good balance and firepower over the course of this EPL season. Holman made an immediate impact with a stepback 3, laced a 3 from the left wing off the bounce in the secondary break, hit a huge corner 3 late in the 2H, and threw down a poster dunk with the left in transition. Holman’s superpower was on display as he showed really good speed in the open floor as an improved decision-maker adept at running the fastbreak because the defense couldn’t load up on his drive or leave his man on an island without help.

Holman is a shifty floor general who does a great job of controlling the game. He has a nice grasp of the game and is playing chess while others are playing checkers. He is very effective using ball screens and has great chemistry with his bigs. He can be in good spots to rebound and can push the ball up the floor. Holman showed he could accumulate points in a plethora of ways. He added 9 points in his teams win. He is a prospect who should see heavy attention from mid and low majors division one programs.

A state champion, Holdman played a key role for Great Crossing last season as just a sophomore. With a dominant month of June with Great Crossing, Holman opted to head for Hargrave Military Academy for his junior season. Morehead State, Youngstown State and Bowling Green State have all offered Holman and I’d expect more schools to follow. Holman has also announced a move to Kentucky Basketball Club on the Puma circuit for his 17 U grassroots season, he spent this summer with Brad Beal Elite’s 16 U group as a complimentary piece.

A tough loss for Brad Beal Elite 16 U but they qualified for Peach Jam and Holman played his role well off the bench for his team. Holman has a sweet reverse layup off a baseline drive and hit a top of key 3 off the catch. Efficient from the floor, Holman was 3/4 from the field on Sunday morning. Add in solid defense and no turnovers, Holman did what was asked of him.