Potential top pick Ron Holland II dropped his first career 30-point game and neared a double-double on Friday with the G League Ignite in a loss to the Stockton Kings.
Holland produced 32 points, nine rebounds, five steals, four assists and two blocked shots in the 110-103 loss on the road. He scored 18 points in the first half and went 12-of-19 from the field in 32 minutes during his eighth appearance with the Ignite.
The 18-year-old easily had his best game of the season. He flourished in transition and had several strong finishes at the rim to lead the Ignite.
SEASON HIGH IN PTS💥REBS💥STLS
Ron showcased his first 30 point game this season in high fashion! tonight he was 12-19 FG and 5-5 from the free throw line! this young man was in his bag 💯
📊32 PTS / 9 REB / 5 STL / 4 AST pic.twitter.com/mxzRgOAwUk
— NBA G League Ignite (@gleagueignite) December 2, 2023
Holland is averaging 17.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.1 steals on 46% shooting from the field with the Ignite. He has scored in double figures seven times and has registered three 20-point games in eight appearances.
The Ignite, with several 2024 draft prospects, have struggled this year, dropping each of their eight games. However, Holland appears to be settling in over his last two games and that has resulted in his best performances yet.
After a rough start to the season, it will be worth monitoring how players such as Holland and the Ignite develop throughout the rest of the year in the G League.
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