Brad Holland

Born in Billings, Montana, Holland was a basketball and football star at Crescenta Valley High School. Furthermore, he was a four-year letterman at UCLA. He was the last player recruited by coach John Wooden, becoming part of Pac-10 championships at UCLA from 1976–1979, two under coach Gene Bartow and two under coach Gary Cunningham. In 1979 he averaged 17.5 points and 4.8 assists and had a .598 goal percentage, the best ever for a Bruin guard. He graduated in 1979 from UCLA with a B.A. degree in Sociology. \n', ' As a rookie guard with the L.A. Lakers in 1979, Holland scored eight points in a decisive playoff sixth game at Philadelphia. He finished his playing career in 1981–82 with the Washington Bullets and the Milwaukee Bucks, before retiring with a knee injury. Next, he entered private business and worked as a broadcaster at Prime Ticket from 1985–1998.\n', ' Holland compiled a record of 200-176 in thirteen years as San Diego head coach. In only two years did San Diego finish with a record of below .500. Holland led the Toreros to the West Coast Conference championship in 2003, beating Gonzaga in the conference tournament on San Diego\'s home court. He was fired at the completion of the 2006–2007 season to be replaced by Gonzaga University assistant coach Bill Grier.\n', '