title: Essie Hollis
text: # Essie Hollis
  
  Essie B Hollis (born May 16, 1955) is an American retired professional basketball player. He played at the small forward position.
  
  ## College career
  
  Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, Hollis attended St. Bonaventure University, where he played with the Bonnies.
  
  ## Professional career
  
  Hollis was drafted by the New Orleans Jazz, in the second round of the 1977 NBA draft. He spent one season in the National Basketball Association (NBA), as a member of the Detroit Pistons, during the 1978–79 season. He averaged, 2.8 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 0.2 assists per game. Before, Hollis had played with Askatuak ("The free ones") in Donostia / San Sebastian, Spain in 1977–78. He also played in Italy.
  
  