Jairus Holder

Club

Leicester Riders

Position

Forward

Nationality

United States

Date of birth

1994-08-24

Birthplace

Atlanta, USA

Height

6ft 7"

Jairus Holder Graduated Jacksonville University before signing his first professional contract with the Leicester Riders in 2017. Holder had an Impressive senior year for the Dolphins averaging 17.7 point per game whilst shooting over 50% from the field. In his third year at Jacksonville university Holder averaged 23.1 minutes, 9.9 points and 3.8 rebounds whilst making the all conference second team (junior).

In his first professional season with the Riders Jairus Holder led the team in scoring with 15.4 points per game as well as contributing 4 rebounds per outing for the BBL Champions. Jairus Holder played a key role in the Riders winning the treble of the BBL Championship, Trophy and Cup. Holder also made the bench of the Molten BBL Team of the Year as a result of both his team and individual success last season.