Hollis Copeland facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 20, 1955 Trenton, New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Ewing (Ewing Township, New Jersey) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Rutgers (1974–1978) |
| NBA Draft | 1978 / Round: 3 / Pick: 46th overall |
| Selected by the Denver Nuggets | |
| Pro career | 1979–1990 |
| Career history | |
| 1979–1980 | New York Knicks |
| 1980–1981 | Helios-Skol |
| 1981–1982 | New York Knicks |
| 1983–1984 | San Javier de Puerto Montt |
| 1986 | Staten Island Stallions |
| 1987 | Miami Tropics |
| 1990 | New York Whitecaps |
Hollis Alphonso Copeland (born December 20, 1955) is a retired American professional basketball player.
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Hollis Copeland's Early Life and Career
Hollis Copeland was born in Trenton, New Jersey, on December 20, 1955. He grew up in Ewing Township, New Jersey. He was a tall basketball player, standing 6 feet 6 inches (about 198 cm) and weighing 180 pounds (about 82 kg). He played as a small forward on the court.
High School and College Basketball
Hollis played high school basketball at Ewing High School. After that, he continued his basketball journey in college. He played college basketball for Rutgers University from 1974 to 1978.
Professional Basketball Journey
In 1978, the Denver Nuggets picked Hollis in the 1978 NBA draft. He was the second pick in the third round. However, he did not stay with the team.
He then signed with the New York Knicks. Hollis played for the Knicks in two different seasons. These were the 1979–80 and 1981–82 seasons. During his second season with the Knicks, he had a foot injury. This injury affected his playing career.
After his time in the NBA, Hollis Copeland continued to play basketball in other leagues. He played for teams like Helios-Skol, San Javier de Puerto Montt, the Staten Island Stallions, the Miami Tropics, and the New York Whitecaps. His professional basketball career lasted until 1990.
Life After Basketball
After his basketball career ended, Hollis Copeland started new paths. He worked as a hospital-care investigator. He also became a sales representative. Later, he worked as a stockbroker.
External Links
- NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
See also
In Spanish: Hollis Copeland para niños
