Pac-12 Basketball: Top 10 returning players for the 2017-2018 season

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Jan 25, 2017; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils guard Tra Holder (0) drives against Washington Huskies forward Noah Dickerson (15) during the first half at Wells-Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

8) Tra Holder (Arizona State)

At number eight on our list, Tra Holder is a great combo guard, with the ability to contribute both points and assists to Arizona State. Second among returning scorers, Holder will be the likely candidate to replace Torian Graham as the Sun Devils’ leading scorer.

After averaging 16.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists, Holder makes the most of his 6’1” frame with insane effort. If he can improve upon his .368 shooting, he could be among the best scorers in the Pac-12 next year.

Holder’s size and length does not do him any favors on the defensive end, but his quickness led to 0.9 steals per game last year. Arizona State will rely on his offensive production, but his effort on defense will be needed as well.

While Arizona State is not expected to make the NCAA Tournament or even be on the bubble, Holder and teammate Shannon Evans II will be one of the best one-two scoring punches in the Pac-12.

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