| B.J. Holmes |
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 | Class: Junior
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 | Hometown: Houston, Texas
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 | High School: Hastings
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 | Height / Weight: 5-11 / 175
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 | Position: G
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 | Experience: 2L
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2008-09 (Sophomore)
Named to Big 12 All-Reserve Team (media panel) ... in Big 12 play, led league in three-point percentage (.470) and ranked second in free throw percentage (.860) ... ranked among top bench players in the Big 12 with an 9.1 scoring average in conference play ... had 10 points in first-round NCAA Tournament win against BYU ... scored 11 points (3-of-3 treys) in win against Texas ... scored 10 of his 16 points in the last 6:00 in comeback win at Colorado ... had 13 points in win vs. Missouri ... had a career-high 24 points in first win against Texas Tech, making 6-of-7 (.857) from three-point range, the fourth-best percentage in school history ... made six straight threes against Tech, tying Big 12 record ... scored 19 points at Oklahoma State, making 4-of-9 three-pointers and 7-of-7 free throws ... earned first career start against Arizona and had a team-high 14 points (3-of-6 three-pointers) ... made a pair of key free throws in the final minute of Arizona game and also drew a charge that fouled out Wildcats' point guard Nic Wise late in game ... scored 16 points with a career-best 7 rebounds in win at Alabama and made rainbow three-pointer with :02 left to send game to overtime ... scored 15 points against Kent State, making 3-of-6 three-pointers and dropping a pair of free throws in the final seconds that helped ice the game ... started in place of injured Derrick Roland against North Dakota and scored 14 points (4-8 3-Pt. FG) ... missed his first 12 shots of season ... led team in steals (30) ... had only 18 turnovers in 757 minutes (one every 42.1 minutes).
2007-08 (Freshman)
Appeared in 29 games as a true freshman, including 13 in Big 12 play...averaged 2.0 points and 0.5 assists per game...made .400 (14-35) from three-point range...made 7-of-14 treys (.500) in Big 12 play...hit three-pointer at the end of the first half to hand A&M a 38-33 halftime lead against Iowa State in the Big 12 tournament...missed Kansas State game in January with a sprained ankle suffered against Texas Tech, but came back to score 6 points against Baylor, making 2-of-5 three-pointers...made 2-of-2 treys in win at Oklahoma State, including one at the end of the first half that handed A&M the halftime lead...scored 6 points in win against Texas Tech (2-of-3 3-Pt. FG)...made a key three-pointer against Washington to spark game-clinching scoring run...scored a career-high 9 points with a career-best 5 rebounds against Texas State, making 2-of-3 three-pointers...scored 8 points, making 2-of-2 from three-point range, against Detroit.
Before A&M
Rated as the No. 50 prospect in the country by Hoop Scoop...averaged 17.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 7.0 assist and 4.7 steals per game as a senior...also made 78 percent from the free-throw line and an impressive 50.0 percent (60-of-120) from three-point range...named district's most valuable player three straight years...second-team All-Greater Houston selection by the Houston Chronicle...three-time all-state and all-region selection...set career records at Hastings High School for points, assists and steals...scored a career-high of 42 points...rated among the top 20 players in Texas by Rivals.com...led South to victory at 2007 THSCA All-Star Game, scoring 12 points with 7 assists...played for Team USA at 2007 Global Games in Dallas...coached at Hastings High School by Johnny Carter...also recruited by Charlotte, Georgia Tech, Illinois, Kentucky, Miami (Fla.), Texas and Georgetown.
Personal
Bryan James Holmes the son of Bennie and Teveta Holmes of Houston...born March 6, 1988 in Houston...agricultural leadership major...favorite NBA team is the Phoenix Suns and favorite player is LeBron James...enjoys singing and playing the piano.