Last Mamba: Amalia Holguin Carries Kobe Bryant’s Legacy into College Basketball

2 articles · Updated · Sports Illustrated · Apr 21

Amalia Holguin, the last high school player coached by Kobe Bryant, is preparing to finish her senior basketball season in Southern California.
Holguin, once Gianna Bryant's youngest AAU teammate, carries the legacy of the Mamba team and will play college basketball at the University of Texas.
Holguin’s journey reflects both the enduring influence of Bryant’s mentorship and the challenge of balancing grief with personal growth and ambition.

Beyond her famous legacy, what defines Amalia Holguin's personal drive to win on the court?

What part of Kobe's coaching will be most crucial for her success in college basketball?

How will a season in Greece prepare Amalia Holguin for the powerhouse Texas Longhorns?

How will her Mamba experience influence the chemistry of Texas's star-studded recruiting class?

Michael Jordan once rejected the 'Black Mamba' idea; how did Kobe Bryant make it his own?