DaRon Holmes: stats, last game & news
Ranking 2026-2027NBA Preseason
Last Games
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | 8 | 1 | - | - | - | D 122-110 @  |  NBA Preseason | |
| 14:58 | 11 | 5 | 1 | - | - | V 133-128 vs  | NBA Preseason | |
| 7:35 | 4 | 3 | 1 | - | 2 | V 106-117 @  | NBA Preseason | |
| 11:45 | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | D 97-109 vs | NBA Preseason | |
| 0:01 | - | - | - | - | - | D 112-96 @  |  NBA | |
| 4:10 | - | 2 | - | - | - | D 113-96 @ | NBA | |
| 4:09 | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | V 118-128 @  | NBA |
Career
- 2025-2026
Denver Nuggets
United States - 2025-2026
Grand Rapids GoldUnited States
Player Profile
When DaRon Holmes II stepped onto the court for his NBA Summer League debut in July 2024, nothing foreshadowed the cruel twist of fate that awaited him. A torn right Achilles tendon abruptly cut short the 22-year-old big man's dream, ending his rookie season before it even began.
Yet this injury cannot erase the remarkable journey of this native of Goodyear, Arizona. Named Gatorade Arizona Player of the Year in 2019-20, Holmes had chosen the University of Dayton to write his college legacy. His arrival already made history — the Flyers had never recruited a player ranked as highly.
On the Dayton hardwood, the 6'10" power forward lived up to every expectation. The team's leading scorer and shot-blocker throughout his college career, he became the only true sophomore in program history to surpass 1,000 career points in his second season. More than just a scorer, Holmes established himself through his basketball IQ and imposing defensive presence.
His impact transcended individual statistics. Under his leadership, Dayton returned to March Madness and secured its first NCAA Tournament win since 2014-15. Those performances convinced the Denver Nuggets to select him with the 22nd pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, following a trade with Phoenix.
Currently in rehabilitation, Holmes has all the tools to bounce back from this setback. His high basketball IQ and defensive versatility remain intact, promising a strong return to the most competitive league in the world.
Honors & Championships
DaRon Holmes made Dayton history by becoming the first player in the university's history to reach 1,000 career points in his sophomore year.
- Started every game as a freshman, averaging 12.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game
- Set the Dayton single-season record with 81 blocks as a freshman
- Improved to averages of 18.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game as a sophomore
- Led the Dayton Flyers to their first NCAA Tournament win since 2015
- Selected 22nd overall in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft, becoming the fifth Dayton player ever chosen in the first round
Awards & Individual Honors
DaRon Holmes stands as one of the most decorated figures in the Atlantic 10 Conference, accumulating individual honors throughout his career.
- Gatorade Arizona Player of the Year (2019-20)
- Atlantic 10 Conference Rookie of the Year
- Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Year (junior year)
- Atlantic 10 Conference Defensive Player of the Year (junior year)
- Second-team and then first-team All-Atlantic 10 selections
- Selected in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft
- Member of the Atlantic 10 Conference All-Defensive Team
