Holder was born to Charee Rogers and Tony Holder.[2][3] His mother is Thai.[1] Holder grew up in Los Angeles, and attended high school at Brentwood School.[3]
College career
Holder committed to Arizona State, and former coach Herb Sendek after an unofficial visit to campus in May 2013. In his first season, he was honored as a member of the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team. As a sophomore, he developed into one of the best guards in the conference under Bobby Hurley.[4] As a junior, Holder averaged 16.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.[5]
Holder was named Pac-12 Player of the Week on November 20, 2017, after averaging 23.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 2.0 steals in three victories.[6] Holder scored 40 points to lead the Sun Devils to a 102–86 win over No. 15 Xavier.[7] He was again awarded player of the week honors on November 27.[8] Holder had 29 points on 8-for-16 shooting in a 95–85 victory over second-ranked Kansas on December 9.[9] He would lead the Sun Devils to their first ever 10–0 start in college basketball history after a 76–64 win over the Vanderbilt Commodores.
Ranked #3 in the AP poll and as the last undefeated team in the nation (12–0), on December 30, the Sun Devils played on the road at their historic rival, the Arizona Wildcats in McKale Arena. Tra Holder was the leading scorer of the game with 31 points, but the Sun Devils fell to the Wildcats 78–84 to begin the Pac-12 Conference schedule.
On October 25, Holder signed with the Birmingham Squadron after being acquired from the available player pool.[13] He was then later waived on January 31, 2022.[14] On February 16, 2022, Holder was reacquired and activated by the Birmingham Squadron.[15] On March 2, 2022, Holder was waived by the Birmingham Squadron.[16]
Westchester Knicks (2022)
On March 5, 2022, Holder was acquired via available player pool by the Westchester Knicks.[17] On December 14, 2022, Holder was waived.[18]
Mexico City Capitanes (2023)
On February 13, 2023, Holder was acquired by the Mexico City Capitanes.[19] On February 28, 2023, Holder was waived.[20]
