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 former American professional basketball player. He played as a small forward and was known for his skills on the court.
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Who is Hollis Copeland?
Hollis Copeland was born in Trenton, New Jersey. He grew up in Ewing Township, New Jersey. He was a tall player, standing 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 meters) and weighing 180 pounds (82 kg).
Early Life and College Basketball
Hollis went to Ewing High School. He played basketball there, showing great promise. After high school, he continued his basketball journey in college basketball. He played for Rutgers University from 1974 to 1978.
Hollis Copeland's NBA Journey
In 1978, Hollis Copeland was chosen in the 1978 NBA draft. The Denver Nuggets picked him in the third round. He was the 46th player picked overall. However, he did not play for the Nuggets.
He later joined the New York Knicks. He played for them 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 basketball career.
Life After Professional Basketball
After his time playing basketball, Hollis Copeland started new careers. He worked as an investigator for hospitals. He also became a sales representative. Later, he worked as a stockbroker.
See also
In Spanish: Hollis Copeland para niños
