[6] Although he received minimal playing time during the regular season, he was ineligible for the postseason due to NCAA restrictions on junior college transfers.

[7][8] In his junior year, the 6-foot-5-inch (1.96 m), 215-pound (98 kg) Hollyfield was described by UCLA coach John Wooden as "probably the greatest physical talent on the team".

[1] However, the coach also said Hollyfield's mistakes and inconsistent play made him more suited for UCLA's bench where "he gives us a big lift.

"[1] A natural forward, he moved out of position to guard as a senior, replacing the departed Henry Bibby in the starting lineup.

[3] Hollyfield was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers in the seventh round of the 1973 NBA draft with the 105th overall pick,[11] but he never played professionally.