low-usage UTEP guard with some defensive instincts, but limited college production
Holmes has been a deep-rotation guard for UTEP, with limited minutes and modest box-score output in the 2024-25 season, so the appeal is more projection than production.[1][2] His high-school profile shows a stronger all-around perimeter impact—especially steals and playmaking—which suggests he can bring energy, disrupt passing lanes, and defend with intensity if given a larger role.[4] For a team, he looks like a fit as a depth guard and developmental piece rather than an immediate stat-stuffing contributor.[1][4]
