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MBB | Stephen Holt ‘14 Selected as the First Pick of the 2023 PBA Draft

TAGUIG, Philippines — The 38th rendition of the Philippine Basketball Association was held on September 17, with a familiar face to Gaels fans being selected with the first pick, as Terrafirma Dyip selected Stephen Holt '14 number one overall.

Holt played for the Gaels from 2010-14, and was a four-time All-WCC honoree. Over his four seasons in Moraga, Holt appeared in 127 games, starting 95. He graduated ranked 10th all-time in scoring with 1370 points (now 13th) and second all-time in steals with 173. While Holt was a part of the Saint Mary's squad, the Gaels enjoyed a 103-34 record, two WCC regular season titles (one shared, one outright), a WCC Tournament Title (2012), two NCAA Tournament berths, and two NIT berths.