Mya Hollingshed
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 29, 1999 Houston, Texas |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 160 lb (73 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Bellaire High School (Texas) |
| College | Colorado (2017–2022) |
| WNBA draft | 2022: 1st round, 8th overall pick |
| Selected by the Las Vegas Aces | |
| Position | Center |
Mya Hollingshed is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player who is a free agent. She was drafted as the 8th pick by the Las Vegas Aces in 2022. She played college basketball at the University of Colorado.[1]
High school[edit]
Hollingshed was a four-year letterwinner at Bellaire High School. She was a team captain and earned all-state honors. Hollingshed was a McDonald's All-American nominee and competed with the Texas Elite Phenoms AAU.[2]
Hollingshed was an Adidas and Under Armor All-American.[2]
College career[edit]
Hollingshed was a reserve player her freshman year, averaging 6.8 points and 3.9 rebounds over 29 games. She led the team with a 42.7% 3-point shooting accuracy, and she shot 45.5% from the floor.[2]
Hollingshed started every game as a sophomore and had career-high numbers in points per game and minutes, and she led the team with a .439 field goal percentage. Hollingshed recorded her first double double as a sophomore.[2]
As a junior, Hollingshed posted career-high points, rebounds, and assists totals and had three double-doubles. She led the team in scoring and rebounding and was tied for team lead in steals. She was named to the preseason All-PAC 12 team as an honorable mention.[2][3]
Hollingshed joined the 1,000 point club as a senior and scored in double figures in 20 of 23 games. Hollingshed was selected to the All-PAC 12 First Team and received an All-America honorable mention. She led Colorado to their first NCAA Tournament berth in years.[2][4]
Professional career[edit]
Hollingshed was picked by the Las Vegas Aces 8th overall in the 2022 WNBA draft. She was the sixth University of Colorado player ever drafted and the first since 2013.[1][5][6] She was waived by the team only a few weeks after being drafted.[7]
International Play[edit]
Hollingshed represents Puerto Rico in international play. She competed in the 2022 FIBA World Cup. She led Puerto Rico to its first quarterfinals.[4][8]
Personal life[edit]
Hollingshed was born in Houston, Texas.[9] Her grandfather, Terry Sykes, was selected in the 1978 NBA draft by the Washington Bullets.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Mya Hollingshed". WNBA. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ a b c d e f "21 Mya Hollingshed". Colorado Buffaloes. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ "2022 WNBA Draft Watch: Mya Hollingshed returns to Colorado for last shot at NCAA Tournament". SB Nation Swish Appeal. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ a b "Colorado Basketball: Mya Hollingshed will be representing Puerto Rico in FIBA World Cup". Fansided. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ "Mya Hollingshed aims to impact Aces as rookie following standout career at Colorado". NBC Sports. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ "CU Buffs' Mya Hollingshed selected No. 8 overall in WNBA Draft". Denver Post. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ "Mya Hollingshed waived by the Las Vegas Aces". USA Today Sports. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ "Puerto Rico reaches first World Cup quarterfinals". The Day. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ "Mya Hollingshed selected 8th in WNBA Draft". KDVR News. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ Yamashita, Andy (April 30, 2022). "Aces top draft pick has exceeded her own expectations". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved December 20, 2023.