Last Updated on April 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

DaRon Rodrick Holmes II is an American professional basketball player known for his versatility as a power forward.

Player Profile

  • Full Name: DaRon Rodrick Holmes II
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: August 15, 2002
  • Hometown: Goodyear, Arizona
  • Height: 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm)
  • Weight: 225 pounds (102 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 1 inch (216cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 18 (US)
  • Position: Power Forward
  • Jersey Number: 14
  • High School:
    • Millennium High School (Goodyear, Arizona):
    • Montverde Academy (Montverde, Florida):
    • AZ Compass Prep School (Chandler, Arizona):
  • College:
    • University of Dayton (2021–2024):
  • NBA Draft 2024: Selected 22nd overall by the Phoenix Suns; his rights were traded to the Denver Nuggets.
  • Teams Played For:
    • Denver Nuggets (2024–present): Signed with the Nuggets on July 9, 2024.
  • Championship Rings: None.
  • Parents: DaRon Sr. and Tomika
  • Siblings: He’s an only child
  • Children: None.

Player Archetype / Play Style

DaRon Holmes II’s player archetype is that of a modern two-way big, a mobile play-finishing and pick-and-pop frontcourt player who offers real value as both an interior athlete and a developing floor-spacer. Defensively, he projects as an active help defender and secondary rim protector who can block shots, rotate well, and hold up better in space than many traditional bigs, even if he is not a pure back-line anchor against every matchup. Offensively, Holmes is most effective as a screener, rim runner, cutter, lob target, and efficient finisher, but his game also expanded to include face-up scoring and credible perimeter shooting, which gives him more versatility than a standard dive man. Physically, he brings a strong 6-foot-10 frame, good length, explosive leaping ability, and fluid mobility, allowing him to play above the rim and cover ground with ease. Overall, his style is built on energy, versatility, and scalable skill, making him the type of frontcourt piece who can complement higher-usage creators while still impacting the game on both ends.

Sports Illustrated — NBA Draft Scouting Report: Dayton’s DaRon Holmes II
No Ceilings — DaRon Holmes II: More than Meets the Eye
NBA.com — NBA 2024 Draft Prospects | DaRon Holmes II
Sports Illustrated — Evaluating DaRon Holmes II’s Strengths and Weaknesses