Damen grew up in Hydaburg, a small village in Southeast Alaska. Damen, an Alaska Native, says that growing up he was surrounded by poverty, drug abuse, partying, and other reckless behavior. Fortunately, his basketball skills provided an opportunity to pursue his dreams. After graduating from Ketchikan High School as an All State basketball player, Damen played NCAA basketball at… Read more »
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Bell-Holter headlines hoops youth camp Saturday in Anchorage
After playing basketball all over the world, Hydaburg’s Damen Bell-Holter is coming back to Alaska to share his experiences with the next generation of players. The former Oral Roberts University all-star will be at Begich Middle School on Saturday for one day only. Bell-Holter, of Ketchikan High fame, has professional experience in Italy, Finland, Turkey… Read more »
Eager to take the next step, Italian pro team turns to Bell-Holter
After taking small steps of improvement in the last few seasons, Italy’s Moncada Solar Agrigento turned to Hydaburg’s Damen Bell-Holter to take the next step. The 6-foot-9 first-year forward helped the team earn a franchise-best fourth-place finish in West division and snag a berth to the Serie B playoffs. Agrigento [17-13] will face F. Konatatto… Read more »
Bell-Holter snags sixth double-double in win for Italian pro team
Damen Bell-Holter of Hydaburg picked a fine time to come up big-time for his Italian pro team Agrigento. The 6-foot-9 forward recorded his sixth double-double of the season but the first since Jan. 6 with a 16-point, 10-rebound effort to spark an 87-84 over Treviglio in a matchup between potential playoff teams. Both clubs are… Read more »
Bell-Holter sparks Italian team Agrigento to victory
Hydaburg’s Damen Bell-Holter just missed a double-double but still helped Italian team Agrigento stay in the middle of the pack in the division. The 6-foot-9 forward scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds in an 81-67 win over Rieti. Bell-Holter, of Ketchikan High fame, made 6-of-11 shots from the field and both free throws. He… Read more »
Bell-Holter posts second straight double-doubles in Italy
Hydaburg’s Damen Bell-Holter was the best player on the court during a professional basketball game in Italy. The 6-foot-9 forward with Agrigento bagged game-high totals with 21 points and 17 rebounds in a 73-62 win over Latina Basket. He dominated play in the paint by sinking 7-of-13 shots and grabbing seven offensive boards. He was… Read more »
Bell-Holter shows off monster dunking skills in Italy
Get out of the way when Hydaburg’s Damen Bell-Holter is about to dunk the basketball. Or risk getting posterized. Some defenders in Italy have learned the hard way. Bell-Holter, of Ketchikan High fame, has made a big splash with his new team. The 6-foot-9 forward just missed a double-double with nine points and nine rebounds… Read more »
Bell-Holter inks deal with pro team in Italy’s second division
Hydaburg’s Damen Bell-Holter has inked a deal with a team in Italy to ensure his fourth professional basketball season. The 26-year-old announced on social media that he signed with Agrigento of Italy’s second division. “I’m excited for another opportunity to do what I love for a living while playing in a great league,” he tweeted…. Read more »
Bell-Holter collects fifth double-double in Finland
Hydaburg’s Damen Bell-Holter collected his fifth double-double of the season in Finland to help Lapua get a much-needed win. His 16 points and 12 rebounds propelled his team to an 86-70 victory over Pyrinto in premier basketball league action. Bell=Holter, of Ketchikan High fame, sank 6-of-14 shots including his only 3-point attempt. He also blocked… Read more »
No matter where he plays, Bell-Holter battles for boards
Just call Damen Bell-Holter chairman of the board. The 6-foot-9 center from Hydaburg has made a living out of being a remarkable rebounder. Some guys shoot, others defend. He rebounds. During his college career at Oral Roberts University he finished his career with 878 rebounds – more than any Alaskan at the NCAA D1 level…. Read more »