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Rondae Hollis-Jefferson

Hollis-Jefferson with the Brooklyn Nets in 2018
No. 24 – TNT Tropang Giga
Power forward / small forward
Personal information
Born	(1995-01-03) January 3, 1995 (age 30) Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Nationality	American / Jordanian
High school	Chester (Chester, Pennsylvania)
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	217 lb (98 kg)
Career information
College	Arizona (2013–2015)
NBA Draft	2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 23rd overall
Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
Pro career	2015–present
League	PBA
Career history
2015–2019	Brooklyn Nets
2019–2020	Toronto Raptors
2021	Portland Trail Blazers
2021–2022	Beşiktaş Icrypex
2022	Atléticos de San Germán
2022–2023	Jeonju KCC Egis
2023	TNT Tropang Giga
2023	Atléticos de San Germán
2023–2024	TNT Tropang Giga
2024	Mets de Guaynabo
2024–present	TNT Tropang Giga
Career highlights and awards
2× PBA champion (2023 Governors', 2024 Governors') 2× PBA Best Import of the Conference (2023 Governors', 2024 Governors') First-team All-Pac-12 (2015) Pac-12 All-Defensive Team (2015) Pac-12 All-Freshman Team (2014) McDonald's All-American (2013)
Medals Men's basketball Representing  Jordan Asian Games Silver 2022 Hangzhou Team

Rondae Jaquan Hollis-Jefferson (born January 3, 1995) is a professional basketball player. He plays for the TNT Tropang Giga team in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Rondae is an American who also became a Jordanian citizen.

He played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats. After college, the Portland Trail Blazers picked him in the 2015 NBA draft. He played six seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Then, he played for teams outside the United States. He has won two championships with the TNT Tropang Giga. He was also named the Best Import of the Conference twice.

Early Life and High School Basketball

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson playing in the 2013 McDonald's All-American Boys Game

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was born and grew up in Chester, Pennsylvania. His mother, Rylanda Hollis, worked hard to raise him. His older brother, Rahlir, also became a professional basketball player.

Rondae started playing basketball seriously when he was 12. He was very interested in playing defense. He was taller than other kids, which helped him score points.

He went to Chester High School. There, he had an amazing basketball career. He was the first player to be named Delaware County Player of the Year more than once. His team, the Clippers, had a perfect season once. In his last three years, they won 91 games and lost only 5. They also won two state titles.

In his final year, his team lost in the state championship game. Rondae finished his high school career with over 1,000 points. He also set a school record with 780 rebounds.

Rondae played in the 2013 McDonald's All-American Game. He also played in the Jordan Brand Classic. Experts ranked him as one of the top small forwards in his class. He chose to play college basketball for the University of Arizona.

College Career Highlights

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson playing for Arizona in March 2014

In his first year at Arizona, Rondae became known for his strong play. He was a good scorer, rebounder, and shot-blocker. He started his college career with 10 points and 5 rebounds in his first game.

He usually played as the team's "sixth man," coming off the bench. But he became a starter later in the season. This happened after a teammate got injured. He was named to the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team. In his first year, he averaged 9.1 points and 5.7 rebounds per game.

In his second year, Rondae improved even more. He averaged 11.3 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. He became a better leader and offensive player. He was named first-team All-Pac-12. He also made the Pac-12 All-Defensive Team.

He helped his team reach the Elite Eight in the NCAA tournament twice. On April 7, 2015, Rondae decided to enter the 2015 NBA draft. This meant he would leave college two years early. His coach, Sean Miller, said he loved coaching Rondae.

College Awards and Honors

• NCAA Tournament West Region All-Tournament Team (2015)
• First-team All-Pac-12 (2015)
• Pac-12 All-Tournament Team (2015)
• Pac-12 All-Defensive Team (2015)
• Pac-12 Player of the Week (2015)
• Pac-12 All-Freshman Team (2014)
• Maui Invitational All-Tournament Team (2014)

Professional Basketball Career

Brooklyn Nets (2015–2019)

On June 25, 2015, the Portland Trail Blazers picked Rondae 23rd overall in the 2015 NBA draft. His draft rights were then traded to the Brooklyn Nets. He signed his first NBA contract with the Nets on July 6, 2015.

He played his first NBA game on October 28, 2015. He scored 8 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. On November 20, he had a great game with 13 points and 11 rebounds. In December, he had ankle surgery and missed some time. He returned to play in March.

On November 12, 2016, Rondae scored a career-high 20 points. He also tied his career high with 13 rebounds. This helped the Nets win against the Phoenix Suns.

On December 14, 2017, he scored a new career-high of 25 points. He missed 11 games in January and February 2018 due to a groin injury.

Rondae missed the first three games of the 2018–19 season. This was due to a hip injury and the birth of his first child. On November 28, 2018, he had 14 points and 11 rebounds. This was his first "double-double" of the season. On March 19, 2019, he made a game-winning shot with less than a second left. This gave the Nets a 123–121 win.

In June 2019, the Nets decided not to keep him. He became a free agent.

Toronto Raptors (2019–2020)

On July 18, 2019, Rondae signed with the Toronto Raptors. They were the champions at that time. He later signed a short contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves in December 2020 but was released soon after.

Portland Trail Blazers (2021)

On April 8, 2021, Rondae signed a 10-day contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. He signed two more contracts and stayed with the team for the rest of the season.

Playing Overseas (2021–Present)

After his time in the NBA, Rondae played for several teams outside the United States.

• In September 2021, he joined Beşiktaş Icrypex in Turkey. He scored a career-high 26 points in one game there.
• In April 2022, he signed with Atléticos de San Germán in Puerto Rico. He averaged almost 20 points per game. He returned to this team in May 2023.
• In February 2023, Rondae joined the TNT Tropang Giga in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He quickly became a key player, averaging over 30 points per game. He helped them win the 2023 PBA Governors' Cup. He was also named the Best Import of the Conference. He returned to the TNT Tropang Giga in August 2024. He helped them win their second straight Governors' Cup title. He scored 31 points in the final game.

National Team Career

On July 24, 2023, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson became a naturalized player for Jordan's national basketball team. This means he can play for Jordan even though he was born in the U.S.

He was part of Jordan's team for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. During the World Cup, many people compared his playing style to the famous player Kobe Bryant. The Philippines also wanted him to play for their national team, but he chose Jordan.

Player Profile

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson plays as a forward. He is known for his athleticism and long wingspan (arms stretched out). He is a strong player who can guard different positions.

Career Statistics

These tables show Rondae Hollis-Jefferson's basketball statistics from his time in the NBA and college.

NBA

Regular season

Playoffs

College

Personal Life

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is a practicing Muslim. He also follows a pescetarian diet, which means he eats fish but no other meat.

See also

In Spanish: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson para niños