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Five takeaways from ASU’s 79-61 loss to UCLA at Pauley Pavilion

by Jake Seymour - March 3, 2023March 3, 2023

(Photo: Alyssa Buruato/WCSN) When watching Arizona State men’s basketball, it’s hard not to notice head coach Bobby Hurley anxiously moving inside his coach’s box, sometimes daring to go past the restrictions of his zone and even stepping onto the playing area. His coaching style is hands-on and aggressive, resembling his playing

ASU hopes to make history in Los Angeles to close out the season

by Tanner Tortorella - March 2, 2023March 2, 2023

(Photo: Alyssa Buruato/WCSN) Arizona State men's basketball season's heartbeat seemed to be slowing to its final drum against No. 7 Arizona, with hopes for a bid to the NCAA Tournament dwindling. However, a 60-foot prayer from fifth-year guard Desmond Cambridge Jr. acted as a defibrillator to bring a jolt of electricity

Inside Des Cambridge Jr.’s half-court shot against Arizona

by Sammy Nute - February 26, 2023February 26, 2023

(Photo: Alyssa Buruato/WCSN) Half-court buzzer beaters are one of the most special moments in sports. As the clock winds down, a player heaves up a shot with a prayer, just hoping the ball finds the bottom of the net. Many players are lucky to make a single heave in their career. Down

Des Cambridge’s half-court heave puts ASU over No. 7 Arizona

by Jake Seymour - February 25, 2023February 25, 2023

(Photo: Max Zepeda/WCSN) TUCSON, Ariz. – As Tournament season quickly approaches, the value of each game for Arizona State men’s basketball increases as metrics sift through the teams to determine seedings in March. As the Sun Devils ventured to Tucson for a match against Arizona, the Wildcats hoped to celebrate with waves

Sun Devils fight for Tournament bid on Senior Day against Utah

by Jake Seymour - February 18, 2023February 18, 2023

(Photo: Max Zepeda/WCSN) TEMPE – As Arizona State men’s basketball progressed through the 2022-23 season, the bumps in the road have been prevalent. After a historic 15-3 start – the best start since a 15-3 start in 2008-09 – and major wins over then-No. 20 Michigan and Creighton, it appeared a bid

ASU’s offense resilient in Senior Day win over Utah 67-59

by Tanner Tortorella - February 18, 2023February 18, 2023

(Photo: Max Zepeda/WCSN) TEMPE – At the 17:57 mark in the first half, Arizona State men’s basketball made its first 3-pointer from senior guard Devan Cambridge. Thirty-seven game minutes later, with 48 seconds left in regulation, Cambridge knocked down his second 3-point shot. In between those shots the Sun Devils’ shot

Washington returns to lineup, but team shooting woes remain costly

by Jake Seymour - February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

(Photo: Haley Spracale/WCSN) TEMPE – After missing the Bay Area road trip due to testing positive for COVID-19, senior forward Warren Washington returned to the floor Thursday night against the Colorado Buffaloes, scoring six points in 23 minutes. Washington has started in all 25 games he’s been available for this season, averaging

Sun Devils collapse in 67-59 loss at home against Colorado

by Sammy Nute - February 16, 2023February 16, 2023

(Photo: Alyssa Buruato/WCSN) TEMPE – With 5:56 left in the second half, junior guard DJ Horne hit his fourth 3-pointer of the game to put Arizona State men's basketball up 56-50. Desert Financial Arena exploded, and the vibes were high throughout the building, with multiple renowned alumni, including James Harden sitting

Five takeaways from Arizona State’s 70-62 victory over Cal

by Sammy Nute - February 12, 2023February 12, 2023

(Photo: Max Zepeda/WCSN) It is rare to see teams playing must-win games against opponents at the bottom of your conference, but to keep its NCAA Tournament hopes alive, Arizona State men’s basketball (18-8, 9-6 Pac-12) faced a must-win game on the road against the last-place California Golden Bears (3-23, 2-12 Pac-12). In

Five takeaways from ASU’s 69-65 comeback win against Stanford

by Tanner Tortorella - February 9, 2023February 9, 2023

(Photo: Max Zepeda/WCSN) After losing five of its last six games, Arizona State men’s basketball needed a win. The losing spell put immense pressure on the Sun Devils (17-8, 8-6 Pac-12) to handle business against one of the easier opponents down the stretch. However, Stanford (10-14, 4-9) was no slouch, with