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

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Dec 30, 2016; Corvallis, OR, USA; Oregon State Beavers forward Drew Eubanks (12) shoots a free throw in the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Gill Coliseum. The Bruins won 76-63. Mandatory Credit: Scobel Wiggins-USA TODAY Sports /

7) Drew Eubanks (Oregon State)

One of the few bright spots on Oregon State’s 1-17 Pac-12 record last season was the play of sophomore forward Drew Eubanks. Eubanks, who announced his decision to withdraw from the NBA Draft last month, is the final piece for an Oregon State team that should be competitive.

Eubanks is top five among returning Pac-12 players in points, field goal percentage, rebounds, and blocks. He will re-join Tres Tinkle to form one of the best front courts in the conference and should make interior scoring difficult for any team.

Averaging 14.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks, Eubanks will be a solid two-way player with an opportunity to raise his NBA Draft stock.

Now that Oregon State features a healthy roster, there will be less pressure on Eubanks to carry the load. This should help free Eubanks up to do more offensively, without the pressure he had last season as the Beavers’ only true interior threat.

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