Rachel Hollivay

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Rachel Hollivay
Personal information
Born (1993-10-24) October 24, 1993 (age 31)
Columbus, Mississippi, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Career information
High school
College
WNBA draft 2016: 2nd round, 13th overall pick
Selected by the Atlanta Dream
Playing career2016–present
Position Center
Number55
Career history
20162017 Atlanta Dream
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Basketball Reference  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Rachel Hollivay (born October 24, 1993) is an American former professional basketball player. She was drafted in the second round of the 2016 WNBA draft by the Atlanta Dream and spent two years playing for them. She played college basketball at Rutgers.

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College career

Hollivay came out of high school ranked 9th overall in the 2012 HoopGurlz Rankings. [1] Hollivay committed to play for Rutgers and join the Scarlet Knights after averaging 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 blocks during her junior year at Heritage Academy. [2]

During her time at Rutgers, Hollivay was known on the defensive end. She was one of the best rebounders on the team, but she became the Rutger's all-time leader in blocked shots during her senior year - finishing with 322 career blocks. [3] During her senior season, Hollivay was also named to the All-Big Ten Honorable Mention Team, as well as the All-Defensive Team. [4] [5]

Professional career

Hollivay was selected 13th overall in the 2016 WNBA draft by the Atlanta Dream. [6] Hollivay played two seasons in Atlanta before being waived before the 2018 season. [7]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game RPG  Rebounds per game
 APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game
 TO  Turnovers per game FG%  Field-goal percentage 3P%  3-point field-goal percentage FT%  Free-throw percentage
 Bold Career best°League leader

College

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YearTeamGPPointsFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2012–13 Rutgers 2686.536.000.4802.20.30.10.83.3
2013–14 Rutgers 18102.472.000.4395.40.10.43.55.7
2014–15 Rutgers 31209.578.000.6504.60.60.52.36.7
2015–16 Rutgers 34264.509.000.4836.60.70.63.37.8
Career109661.526.000.5214.80.50.42.46.1

WNBA

Regular season

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGTOPPG
2016 Atlanta 3218.9.316.4692.10.10.10.40.31.2
2017 Atlanta 714.9.667'.5001.30.00.00.30.11.3
Career2 year, 1 team3928.2.364.000.4711.90.10.10.40.31.2

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