Hapoel Holon signs T.J. Holyfield on a temporary deal

08/10/202610:32

The Israeli club has moved quickly to address its injury crisis, signing 31-year-old forward T.J. Holyfield on a temporary contract. The 2.03-meter player will arrive in Israel today and join the team after completing his medical tests.

T.J. Holyfield joins Hapoel Holon

Hapoel Holon has announced the signing of T.J. Holyfield, 31, 2.03 meters, on a temporary contract as the team deals with a series of injuries.

Holyfield spent last season with the Lioneers in Taiwan, averaging 11.2 points and 8 rebounds per game.

Before that, he played two seasons for Yamagata in Japan’s B2 League, posting 14 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 1.6 steals per game.

European experience

Holyfield began his European professional career with Kaarina in Finland before moving to Germany to join Oldenburg, where he spent two seasons and also played in the Basketball Champions League.

He completed his college career at Texas Tech, averaging 9 points, 5 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game.

Before transferring to Texas Tech, Holyfield spent three seasons at Stephen F. Austin, where he was one of the team’s leading players and was named to the All-Defensive Team twice.

Krunić: «He can play two frontcourt positions»

Hapoel Holon head coach Predrag Krunić praised Holyfield’s versatility:

«T.J. Holyfield is a player who can play both frontcourt positions. He is a team player with strong defense, a good passer and rebounder, and he has good shooting ability from both two- and three-point range.»

Sporting director Daniel Ravitz also highlighted his ability to play both the 4 and 5 positions, describing him as a smart, mobile player who can defend very well and contribute both inside and outside.