Sequoia Holmes Hangs It Up: The Former Mercury Star Gets Her Flowers from Las Vegas
Sequoia Holmes just closed the book on her basketball journey, and the Las Vegas Aces made sure to give her proper recognition on the way out. The veteran announced her retirement after wrapping up her second season in the AU Pro Basketball league, and honestly, it is a fitting way to end a career that took some pretty wild turns.
From Undrafted to Mercury History
Here is the thing about Holmes: she did not exactly take the traditional path to the WNBA. Back in 2008, she went undrafted but still landed a deal with the Houston Comets. She played 17 games that season, putting up 3.1 points and 2.1 rebounds per game. But then the Comets folded, and her young career got thrown into chaos.
Enter the dispersal draft. The Phoenix Mercury selected Holmes with the fifth pick in 2008, and while Sancho Lyttle went first overall to the Atlanta Dream, Holmes finally had a permanent home in the league. She did not suit up for Phoenix right away, but when she got her shot in 2010, she appeared in 15 games and averaged 1.8 points and 1.3 rebounds. The Mercury went 15-19 that season and made the playoffs before losing to the Seattle Storm after beating the San Antonio Silver Stars.
A Long Road With Multiple Stops
After 2010, Holmes took a significant break from the WNBA. She did not return until 2017 when she joined the San Antonio Silver Stars for 27 games, averaging 3.3 points. The following year, the Stars became the Las Vegas Aces, and Holmes played three games for them before her first stint with the franchise ended.
In 2024 and 2025, she resurfaced in the AU Pro Basketball league and made a real impact. This past season, she averaged 5.4 points and 3.8 rebounds and earned the Athletes Unlimited Civic Leadership Award for her community involvement. When the season ended, she decided to call it a career.
Going Out with Recognition
The Aces took to social media on Monday to thank Holmes for her contributions. After bouncing around different leagues and organizations, she is getting the acknowledgment she deserves. That is class.
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