Essie Hollis


Essie Bernard Hollis is an America retired professional basketball player. He played at the small forward position.

College career

Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, Hollis attended St. Bonaventure University, where he played with the Bonnies.

Professional career

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, as a member of the Detroit Pistons, during the 1978–79 season. Before, Hollis had played with Askatuak in Donostia / San Sebastian, Spain in 1977–78. He also played in Italy.