Jeffrey Sanders, Author at Cronkite Sports

Sendek pleased with China trip

by Jeffrey Sanders - September 2, 2013

(Photo: Nick Krueger/WCSN) The Arizona State men’s basketball team recently spent a week playing three exhibition games overseas in China, and ASU head coach Herb Sendek was more than satisfied with the outcome. The Sun Devils won their first game against Tsinghua University, a very strong Chinese basketball program, 104-70. The other

NCAA 14 simulation

by Jeffrey Sanders - August 10, 2013August 15, 2013

Optimism is running high in Tempe as the college football season comes upon us. The Arizona State football team ended last year on the highest of notes by beating the “team down south” in Tucson, then following up that win by trouncing Navy in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl. Pac-12 Player of

Devils in the draft profile: Brandon Magee

by Jeffrey Sanders - April 17, 2013August 13, 2013

Arizona State linebacker Brandon Magee’s NFL dream is only a week away from coming true, as the 2013 NFL Draft begins next Thursday, April 25th in New York City. Magee led the Sun Devils with 113 tackles and averaged 9.42 per game, which was good for second in the conference. He

WCSN player profile: Jaxon Hood

by Jeffrey Sanders - April 13, 2013August 13, 2013

What if the 2012 Pac-12 Player of the Year Will Sutton decided to turn pro instead of come back for his senior season? Who would be the player on the defensive line that opposing quarterbacks and offensive coaches would have to worry about the most? The answer to the second question

Sun Devils’ HS recruit with solid performance in loss

by Jeffrey Sanders - February 16, 2013July 15, 2013

Dobson High School began the season ranked number one by AZ Central. Unfortunately, the season ended a lot sooner than many on Dobson would have liked, as the Mesa Jackrabitts defeated the Mustangs by 14 on Saturday night. 2014 Arizona State commit Kodi Justice led Dobson with 21 points. Justice

ASU 2014 commit Kodi Justice helps team in opening round victory

by Jeffrey Sanders - February 15, 2013July 15, 2013

The Dobson high school basketball program is loaded with talent. They were the preseason number one ranked team in Division I. They have three players that will play at the next level. Yet, a slow start in their first round playoff game against Highland almost proved to be too much

Graham pleased with National Signing Day recruits

by Jeffrey Sanders - February 9, 2013August 13, 2013

Arizona State University signed 27 football players on National Signing Day. Of the 27 student-athletes, 16 of them are committed to playing defense. ASU made defense a priority during recruiting due to 16 defensive players graduating after the 2013-14 season. It was also important that they add more defensive depth because

Preseason coaches poll has Devils at No.4

by Jeffrey Sanders - January 22, 2013July 11, 2013

The 2013 NFCA Division I Top 25 Preseason Poll was released on Tuesday with Arizona State in the top 5. The Sun Devils will open up the season with the No. 4 ranking. The top of the poll features the defending champions, Alabama at No. 1 with Oklahoma coming in