Michael David Holton (born August 4, 1961) is an American former professional

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player, and current television studio analyst for the

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of the

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. Born in

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, he played

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(UCLA) from 1979 to 1983, and was selected in the third round of the 1983 NBA draft by the

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,Holton Accepts Head Coaching Position at University of Portland
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in 1984–85. Holton, a 6'4" guard, also spent his career with the

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, Portland Trail Blazers, and

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. He also played in the CBA for four teams in as many seasons from 1983 to 1992.Michael Holton UCLA Bruins profile
He started 60 games for the expansion

. Holton briefly played for Great Taste Coffee in the Philippine Basketball Association.

Coaching career

In 2001, Holton became head coach of the

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men's basketball team, where he had served as an assistant coach in 1994–95. He was also an assistant coach at

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in 1993–94, at

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in 1995–96, and at

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from 1996 until 2001. Holton was fired in March 2006 after leading the Portland Pilots to a 54–91 win–loss record over five seasons. He still had three years remaining on his contract."Coach Michael Holton fired", by Ben McCarty, University of Portland's ''The Beacon'', published March 24, 2006 In 2013, Holton became coach of the MAC Masters basketball team, where he's earned two PCAC titles and a 2013 National Championship.

Broadcasting career

Michael Holton is currently employed by Root Sports NW as a television analyst for the Portland Trail Blazers.

Teaching career

From September 1993 to June 1994, Holton was also a 7th grade English teacher at Charles W. Eliot Middle School in

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Head coaching record

Notes

External links

College and NBA stats
@ basketballreference.com
Michael Holton's website
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