Hall of Fame
Greg Hollingsworth came to Chowan in 1983 after graduating from Hoke County High School in Raeford, North Carolina. He came to play for a storied junior college program under legendary Chowan coach, Bob Burke. He experienced two very successful seasons as a player for the then-Braves, helping the team in his first year to a 30-9 record and a NJCAA Final Four appearance in Hutchinson, Kansas.
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Hollingsworth was an integral part of two very successful at Chowan and helped the program compile a 57-13 overall record during the 1983-84 and 1984-85 seasons. In his sophomore season Hollingsworth averaged 17.2 points per game and dished out 132 season assists from the point guard position. He helped to guide the team to a 27-4 season record, but fell just a game short of making the repeat trip back to Kansas. HOllingsworth was honored as an All-Region X player that season after leading the team and the league in scoring.
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Following his graduation from Chowan in 1986, Hollingworth continued with his basketball prowess at the University of South Florida where he was offered a basketball scholarship. In his final season at the University of South Florida, Hollingsworth put up 14 points an outing and was named Co-Captain.
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Hollingsworth went on to work for Mount Aire Farms in Lumberbridge, North Carolina. He also serves as a motivational speaker and mentor for troubled high school students and disadvantaged youth. He is active in the Raeford community and is a member of New Hope Temple Holiness Church. He volunteers his free time in the church community delivering meals and performing lawn services for the elderly and disadvantaged.
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Hollingsworth has five children, Micheaux, Jasmine, Cicley, Jamerson, and Elijah. He also has three grandchildren. He attributes his successes in life to the unwavering support of his family and community.
