Jonathan Holmes: Phoenix Suns 2015 Draft Profile

Mar 19, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Butler Bulldogs forward Kameron Woods (31) battles for the ball with Texas Longhorns forward Myles Turner (52) and forward Jonathan Holmes (10) during the first half in the second round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Overview

As the 2015 NBA Draft approaches, we’ll be taking a look at the top prospects in this year’s class to gain a sense of what the Phoenix Suns should do with their pick. Today, we’ll be taking a look at Jonathan Holmes.

After one season at Texas, Jonathan Holmes is currently rated as the 28^th best prospect in the draft by DraftExpress. The 6’9″, 242-pound power forward/small forward hybrid averaged 10.3 points in 26.1 minutes a night at the University of Texas last year.

In 32 games, Holmes shot 33 percent from behind the arc and 44 percent from all two-point shots. He also chipped in with 6.1 rebounds a night, with 2.2 of those coming on the offensive glass. The big man starred at Antonian College Prep in San Antonio, Texas as a senior and junior before choosing to stay close to home, committing to Texas.

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