Ryland Holt is a 6’6″ American wing whose game is built on elite athleticism, defensive versatility, and high-energy play. A former Lone Star Conference Defensive Player of the Year at West Texas A&M, Holt brings a two-way presence to ERA Nymburk in the Czech NBL and Basketball Champions League. He excels in transition, finishing above the rim with authority, and uses his length and quickness to disrupt passing lanes and contest shots. Offensively, Holt is an efficient scorer who can knock down perimeter shots and attack closeouts, while his rebounding and hustle plays inject momentum into his team. His combination of physical tools, defensive instincts, and relentless motor makes him a valuable asset in high-level European competition.

PLAYER’S DATA COURTESY OF EUROBASKET

Born in Gibson City, IL
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Career:
2018-2019: Gibson City, IL / Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley High School
2019-2020: Minnesota State University Mankato (NCAA2, starting five): 31 games: 14.1ppg, 5.8rpg, 1.2apg, FGP: 56.5%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 77.0%
2020-2021: Minnesota State University Mankato (NCAA2, starting five): 15 games: 10.8ppg, 5.5rpg, FGP: 42.5%, 3PT: 22.5%, FT: 63.0%; the most of season games were canceled due to covid-19 pandemic
2021-2022: Minnesota State University Mankato (NCAA2): 12 games: 5.5ppg, 2.8rpg, 1.3bpg, FGP: 43.1%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 69.2%
2022-2023: West Texas A&M University (NCAA2): 32 games: 5.9ppg, 3.4rpg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 40.5%, FT: 72.2%
2023-2024: West Texas A&M University (NCAA2, starting five): 36 games: 11.9ppg, 5.2rpg, 1.1apg, 1.5spg, 1.4bpg, FGP: 59.5%, 3PT: 35.7%, FT: 75.9%
2024-2025: Nitra Blue Wings (Slovakia-Tipos SBL): 28 games: 9.4ppg, 4.7rpg, 1.6apg, 1.5spg, Blocks-5(1.1bpg), FGP: 59.0%, 3PT: 31.1%, FT: 80.0%, in Mar.’25 moved to ERA Basketball Nymburk (Czech Republic-NBL): 8.0ppg, 4.4rpg, 1.4apg, 2.2spg Basketball Champions League: 6 games: 3.7ppg, 2.0rpg, 1.2spg
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Awards/Achievements:
All-NSIC Freshman of the Year -2020
All-NSIC Honorable Mention -2020
NSIC Tournament Finalist -2020
LSC West Division Regular Season Champion -2023, 24
LSC Tournament Winner -2023
NCAA Division II Sweet 16 -2023
All-LSC Defensive Player of the Year -2024
All-LSC First Team -2024
LSC All-Defensive Team -2024
D2CCA All-South Central Region Second Team -2024
NCAA Division II Final Four -2024
Basketball Champions League Quarterfinals -2025