By ADAM ZAGORIA
Class of 2023 five-star forward Ron Holland has decommitted from Texas after signing in November.
Holland, the 6-foot-8, 195-pound power forward from Duncanville (TX) who is ranked the No. 2 player in the Class of 2023 per ESPN.com, chose Texas over Arkansas and UCLA in November. “Ron Holland is one of the most intense prospects in the country with his business-like approach,” said Paul Biancardi, ESPN’s national recruiting director for boys high school basketball. “A developing skill set allows him to make jumpers, be a straight-line driver and post up. He will manufacture points by filling the lane, cutting and hitting the offensive glass. Ron’s greatest strength is his defense. He is serious about guarding both his man and helping his teammates. Ron is the best switch-defender in this class. He reminds me of NBA star Jimmy Butler with his defensive approach, offensive production and winning mindset.” During his junior season in 2021-22, Holland averaged 15.9 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and two steals in 23.9 minutes per game while leading Duncanville to a 35-1 overall record and the Class 6A state championship. Duncanville finished the season at No. 1 in MaxPreps and No. 2 in ESPN’s national rankings. Holland was selected as MaxPreps National Junior of the Year last season. Follow Adam Zagoria on Twitter Follow ZAGSBLOGHoops on Instagram And Like ZAGS on FacebookFive-star Ron Holland announced he has decommitted from Texas pic.twitter.com/tlkhOeKy0F
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) April 28, 2023
