Randy Holcomb
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Randy Alfred Holcomb is an American
professional basketball
player. He is a 6'8", 230 lb. forward. He became a naturalized Libya
n citizen in 2009 and competed as a member of the Libya national basketball team
in the FIBA Africa Championship 2009
.
and San Diego State
, Holcomb was selected by the San Antonio Spurs
in the 2nd round (57th pick) of the 2002 NBA Draft
. His draft rights were traded to the Philadelphia 76ers
with Mark Bryant
and John Salmons
in exchange for Speedy Claxton
, on June 26, 2002.
Holcomb played six games with Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)
's Talk N' Text Phone Pals
in the 2004–2005 season, averaging 25.5 points, 13.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists. Previously, he played in Venezuela
's Liga Profesional de Baloncesto
for the Cocodrilos de Caracas.
After starting 2005-06 with the CBA
's Gary Steelheads
, Holcomb signed a 10-day contract with the Chicago Bulls
on January 5, 2006, and appeared in four games during the that season
. Afterwards, he played for the San Germán Athletics
in Puerto Rico
.
In 2008, Holcomb rejoined the PBA, appearing as an import for the Alaska Aces
.
In the summer of 2009, he signed a contract with Spanish's LEB Oro team Cáceres 2016
for the 2009-2010 season.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player. He is a 6'8", 230 lb. forward. He became a naturalized Libya
Libya
Libya is an African country in the Maghreb region of North Africa bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt to the east, Sudan to the southeast, Chad and Niger to the south, and Algeria and Tunisia to the west....
n citizen in 2009 and competed as a member of the Libya national basketball team
Libya national basketball team
The Libyan national basketball team represents Libya in international basketball matches and is controlled by the Kurat As-Sallah al-Leebiyyah...
in the FIBA Africa Championship 2009
FIBA Africa Championship 2009
The 2009 FIBA Africa Championship was the 25th FIBA Africa Championship, played under the auspices of the Fédération Internationale de Basketball, the basketball sport governing body, and the African zone thereof. At stake were the three berths allocated to Africa in the 2010 FIBA World Championship...
.
Early life
Randy Holcomb was born at St. Luke Presbyterian hospital on Chicago's near west side. He spent most of his early life on Chicago's west with his mom Gloria and dad Randy Sr., both of whom were Chicago police officers. At age 11 the Holcomb family moved to the south side of the city that had a mix of evenly of African Americans and whites. Randy really struggled in this environment to find an identity. He attended St.Thomas More elementary that was predominantly white. He would later say the experience changed his life for the better. At St. Thomas More he was introduced to the game of basketball on an organized level by Ray Redell. Randy then attended and graduated from Lincoln Park High School, where he received All-City and All-State honors.College and professional career
After playing for Fresno StateCalifornia State University, Fresno
California State University, Fresno, often referred to as Fresno State University and synonymously known in athletics as Fresno State , is one of the leading campuses of the California State University system, located at the northeast edge of Fresno, California, USA.The campus sits at the foot of...
and San Diego State
San Diego State University
San Diego State University , founded in 1897 as San Diego Normal School, is the largest and oldest higher education facility in the greater San Diego area , and is part of the California State University system...
, Holcomb was selected by the San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
in the 2nd round (57th pick) of the 2002 NBA Draft
2002 NBA Draft
The 2002 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2002 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting 57 amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, such as players from non-North...
. His draft rights were traded to the Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...
with Mark Bryant
Mark Bryant
Mark Craig Bryant is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1st round of the 1988 NBA Draft. Bryant played for 10 NBA teams during his career, averaging 5.4 ppg and appeared in the 1990 and 1992 NBA Finals as a member of the Blazers...
and John Salmons
John Salmons
John Rashall Salmons is an American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the NBA...
in exchange for Speedy Claxton
Speedy Claxton
Craig "Speedy" Claxton is an American former professional basketball player. He is now a college scout with the Golden State Warriors.-College:...
, on June 26, 2002.
Holcomb played six games with Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)
Philippine Basketball Association
The Philippine Basketball Association , is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines composed of 10 company-branded franchised teams. It is the first and oldest professional basketball league in Asia and the second oldest in the world after the NBA...
's Talk N' Text Phone Pals
Talk N' Text Phone Pals
The Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters is a professional basketball team in Philippine Basketball Association.The team was first owned by Pepsi Philippines of Luis Francisco R. Lorenzo and was granted an expansion franchise prior to the 1990 PBA season...
in the 2004–2005 season, averaging 25.5 points, 13.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists. Previously, he played in Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
's Liga Profesional de Baloncesto
Liga Profesional de Baloncesto (Venezuela)
The Liga Profesional de Baloncesto is the Venezuelan National Basketball League.-Teams:*Cocodrilos de Caracas*Guaiqueríes de Margarita*Trotamundos de Carabobo*Panteras de Miranda*Marinos de Anzoátegui*Gaiteros del Zulia*Guaros de Lara...
for the Cocodrilos de Caracas.
After starting 2005-06 with the CBA
Continental Basketball Association
The Continental Basketball Association was a professional men's basketball league in the United States, which has been on hiatus since the 2009 season.- History :...
's Gary Steelheads
Gary Steelheads
The Gary Steelheads were a professional basketball team that played in the International Basketball League. In the past they played in the International Basketball League, Continental Basketball Association, and the United States Basketball League. They were based in Gary, Indiana and played their...
, Holcomb signed a 10-day contract with the Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
on January 5, 2006, and appeared in four games during the that season
2005-06 NBA season
The 2005–06 NBA season was the 60th season of the National Basketball Association. It began on November 1, 2005 and ran through April 19, 2006...
. Afterwards, he played for the San Germán Athletics
San Germán Athletics
The Atleticos de San Germán also known as La Cuna del Baloncesto en Puerto Rico is a BSN basketball team from Puerto Rico...
in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
.
In 2008, Holcomb rejoined the PBA, appearing as an import for the Alaska Aces
Alaska Aces (PBA)
The Alaska Aces is a professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association since 1986 under the ownership of the Alaska Milk Corporation and the owner of 13 PBA championships with the 2010 PBA Fiesta Conference as their latest...
.
In the summer of 2009, he signed a contract with Spanish's LEB Oro team Cáceres 2016
Cáceres Ciudad del Baloncesto
Cáceres Ciudad del Baloncesto is a professional basketball team based in Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. It's also known as Cáceres Patrimonio de la Humanidad and plays in the LEB Oro the second in importance in Spain....
for the 2009-2010 season.