Michael Holper (born May 21, 1981) is a former Filipino-American professional basketball player. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, he last played for the San Miguel Beermen. He plays the power forward and center positions. Holper is known to be a defensive player.

Michael Holper
Personal information
Born (1981-05-21) May 21, 1981 (age 43)
Norfolk, Virginia
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
CollegeSan Diego State (1999–2003)
PBA draft2005: 1st round, 7th overall pick
Selected by the Barangay Ginebra Kings
Playing career2005–2010
PositionPower forward / center
Number45, 2, 1
Career history
2005–2008Barangay Ginebra Kings
2008–2009Barako Bull Energy Boosters
2009–2010San Miguel Beermen
Career highlights and awards

Career

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Holper had the most number of starts among rookies in the 2005–06 season with 35 and this showed the kind of trust by then Barangay Ginebra Kings coach Siot Tanquingcen gave to him. Holper was a reliable player especially in defense and rebounding. But because of nagging injuries, he was sidelined for most of the 2005–06 season with the Kings.

Holper was later released by the Kings to clear salary cap. He was then signed by the Barako Bull Energy Boosters. In 2009, he was signed by the San Miguel Beermen. After his stint with the Beermen, he decided to retire from professional basketball.

Life after basketball

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After playing basketball professionally, Holper decided to return to the United States where he has now become a doctor.

Personal life

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Holper is married to his wife, whom he has three children.

He has a younger brother, named Melvin, who also plays power forward, who played college basketball in the Philippines for the Southwestern University of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc.[1]

Season-by-season averages

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Year Team GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2005–06 Barangay Ginebra 45 21.2 .316 .000 .671 5.7 1.1 .6 .3 4.1
2006–07 Barangay Ginebra 33 7.3 .429 .000 .833 1.9 .4 .2 .1 1.9
2007–08 Barangay Ginebra 9 18.3 .400 .000 .625 5.8 1.7 .7 .9 5.7
2008–09 Red Bull / Barako Bull 20 12.7 .368 .000 .526 3.8 .7 .5 .5 2.6
2009–10 San Miguel 14 8.4 .286 .500 2.4 .4 .4 .4 .7
Career 121 14.3 .347 .000 .667 4.0 .8 .5 .4 3.0

References

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  1. ^ Panerio, Jonas N. (August 3, 2015). "USC downs depleted SWU in Cesafi finals rematch". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved May 26, 2016.
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