Michael Holton

Michael David Holton (born August 4, 1961) is an American former professional basketball player, and current television studio analyst for the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA. Born in Seattle, Washington, he played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins from 1979 to 1983, and was selected in the third round of the 1983 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors,^[1] but began his NBA career with the Phoenix Suns in 1984–85. Holton, a 6-foot-4-inch (1.93 m), 185-pound (84 kg) guard, also spent his career with the Chicago Bulls, Portland Trail Blazers, and Charlotte Hornets. He also played in the CBA^[1][2] for four teams in as many seasons from 1983 to 1992.^[3] He started 60 games for the expansion Charlotte Hornets. Holton briefly played for Great Taste Coffee in the Philippine Basketball Association.

Michael Holton

Personal information
Born	(1961-08-04) August 4, 1961 (age 64) Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school	Pasadena (Pasadena, California)
College	UCLA (1979–1983)
NBA draft	1983: 3rd round, 53rd overall pick
Drafted by	Golden State Warriors
Playing career	1983–1992
Position	Point guard / shooting guard
Number	15, 10, 32, 6
Career history
As a player:
1983–1984	Puerto Rico Coquis
1984–1985	Phoenix Suns
1985–1986	Florida Stingers
1986	Chicago Bulls
1986–1988	Portland Trail Blazers
1988–1990	Charlotte Hornets
1990–1991	Tulsa Fast Breakers
1991–1992	Tri-City Chinook
As a coach:
2001–2006	University of Portland
Career highlights
Fourth-team Parade All-American (1979)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

Coaching career

In 2001, Holton became head coach of the University of Portland men's basketball team, where he had served as an assistant coach in 1994–95. He was also an assistant coach at Pasadena City College in 1993–94,^[3] at Oregon State University in 1995–96, and at UCLA from 1996 until 2001.^[1]

Holton was fired in March 2006 after leading the Portland Pilots to a 54–91 win–loss record over five seasons.^[4] He still had three years remaining on his contract.^[5]

In 2013, Holton became coach of the MAC Masters basketball team, where he has earned two PCAC titles and a 2013 National Championship.

Broadcasting career

Michael Holton is currently a television analyst for the Portland Trail Blazers.^{[citation needed]}

Head coaching record

Statistics overview

Season	Team	Overall	Conference	Standing	Postseason
Portland (West Coast Conference) (2001–2006)
2001–02	Portland	6–24	2–12	T–7th
2002–03	Portland	11–17	4–10	T–6th
2003–04	Portland	11–17	5–9	T–6th
2004–05	Portland	15–15	4–10	7th
2005–06	Portland	11–18	5–9	T–6th
Portland:		54–91	20–50
Total:		54–91
National champion         Postseason invitational champion         Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion       Division regular season champion       Division regular season and conference tournament champion       Conference tournament champion