Rondae Hollis-Jefferson

Rondae Jaquan Hollis-Jefferson (born January 3, 1995) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats team from 2013 to 2015.\n', '

Hollis-Jefferson was born and raised in Chester, Pennsylvania, the son of Rylanda Hollis, a single mother who worked two jobs as a dietary supervisor and bartender. He grew up with older brother Rahlir, who also became a professional basketball player. Their father was frequently absent and spent some time in jail. Hollis-Jefferson began honing his game when he was 12. At a young age he took a strong interest in defense and acknowledged that he scored only because he was taller than his peers.\n', '

He attended Chester High School where he would begin an outstanding basketball career under head coach Larry Yarbray. The small f…