Randy Holcomb started at Fresno State, took a detour to junior college, then finished at San Diego State playing for former Michigan coach Steve Fisher.

Since then, the 6-foot-9 forward has played pro basketball in Poland, the Philippines and Venezuela, in addition to NBA training camp appearances with Indiana and Atlanta.

Now Holcomb is back in his hometown and has been the biggest surprise of Bulls training camp. Among players who have appeared in at least four of the six preseason games, Holcomb ranks fourth among Bulls in points per 48 minutes (20.7) and second in rebounds per 48 minutes (13.6).

He sparked a comeback victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday at the United Center by scoring all 14 of his points in the fourth quarter and overtime.

Holcomb is still likely to be let go by the Bulls before the regular season begins on Nov. 2. But if Antonio Davis is not released by the Knicks, the Bulls will have a roster spot available and may consider giving it to Holcomb, although the team is also searching for a backup center.

Holcomb’s strong preseason performance has evoked memories of Linton Johnson, a relatively unknown Chicago native who earned a roster spot two years ago. Like Johnson, Holcomb is muscular, athletic forward with a decent jump shot.

Via Daily Herald

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