He won an NCAA championship at the University of Kentucky and played three years in the National Basketball Association from 1949 to 1952.

He was a key player for the Wildcats, earning first team All-Southeastern Conference in 1947[1] and playing a key role in helping Adolph Rupp win his first championship as a part of the 1947–48 Wildcats team.

Holland played three seasons with the Indianapolis Olympians, where he was reunited with college teammates Cliff Barker, Ralph Beard, Wah Wah Jones and Jack Parkinson.

Holland played three seasons for the Olympians, averaging 5.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game in 186 total games.

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