Strengths: Holmes has really developed a solid jump shot during his three-year career at Bowling Green. With this skill, he’ll be tough for power forwards to cover one-on-one in the high post. Holmes is a great rebounder, especially on the offensive end. He also has explosiveness and great athletic ability, which will be dangerous when paired with his improved jumper. During the NBA Combine, Holmes showcased some amazing defensive skills. He blocked shots, locked down on offensive weapons, and stepped in to help his teammates. Camp results like those certainly helped him fight for one of the last picks of the second round.
Weaknesses: For a power forward, Holmes needs work on his game down low. His post presence is not nearly as scary as his face-up ability. He also will need to work on defending around the rim. It would be interesting to see Holmes progress and compete at a higher level.
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Tom Bellucco, RotoBaller.com 
