Randy Holcomb


Randy Alfred Holcomb Jr., also known as Raed Farid Elhamali, is an American-Libyan businessman and former professional basketball player. After being drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2002 NBA draft, Holcomb went on to play nine years professionally. He also played for in international competitions.

Business career

Holcomb founded Alfred's House, a luxury leather goods fashion house inspired by vintage Americana sport.
Holcomb also works on urban development projects that bring national retailers to areas that are blighted.
In 2017, Holcomb started The Run Sports, a media company geared around giving young athletes exposure. In 2018, Holcomb started RUN BC, a sports training & AAU team program.

Basketball career

Holcomb graduated from Lincoln Park High School, where he received All-City and All-State honors.
Holcomb attended Fresno State before transferring to San Diego State. Holcomb was named the conference tournament MVP and first team all conference. He was also their first player to be selected in the NBA draft since Michael Cage, being taken by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2nd round of the 2002 NBA Draft.
After being drafted his draft rights were traded to the Philadelphia 76ers with Mark Bryant and John Salmons in exchange for Speedy Claxton, on June 26, 2002. Holcomb signed a 10-day contract with the Chicago Bulls on January 5, 2006, and appeared in four games during that season.
Holcomb played with the Libya national basketball team in 2009 under the name Raed Farid Elhamali.
In a celebrated game, Libya beat their adversary, Egypt 75-73.