Essie B Hollis (born May 16, 1955) is an American former professional basketball player. He played at the small forward position. He played college basketball for the St. Bonaventure Bonnies
Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, Hollis attended St. Bonaventure University, where he played with the Bonnies.
Hollis was drafted by the New Orleans Jazz, in the second round of the 1977 NBA draft. He spent one season in the National Basketball Association (NBA), as a member of the Detroit Pistons, during the 1978âÂÂ79 season. He averaged, 2.8 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 0.2 assists per game. Before, Hollis had played with Askatuak ("The free ones") in Donostia / San Sebastian, Spain in 1977âÂÂ78. He also played in Italy.
Hollis won a CBA championship with the Rochester Zeniths in 1979.
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