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7,000 Miles: The journey of Egor Koulechov

by Kristina Vicario - November 24, 2013November 24, 2013

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) He’s a six-foot-five trilingual Russian native whose steadfast drive has propelled him to where he is today: a freshman wearing number 15 for the Arizona State Sun Devils. Egor Koulechov’s journey to Wells Fargo Arena was not an easy one. From the start, Koulechov began to learn the one

Analysis: Carson and other veterans assert leadership and dominance in Bradley win.

by Cammeron Neely - November 23, 2013November 23, 2013

Photo: (Scotty Bara/WCSN) Arizona State played and beat a deceptively solid Bradley team 70-58 Friday night. Although the Sun Devils played at a slower pace, and a pace that Coach Sendek said Bradley dictated throughout the game, ASU was able to secure another team win. The Bradley Braves stuck with ASU for

Recap: ASU defeats Bradley 70-58

by Kristina Vicario - November 22, 2013November 22, 2013

The Arizona State Sun Devils finally averted the slow start tonight in Tempe against the Bradley Braves winning 70-58 Maybe it had something to do with Coach Sendek’s decision to give freshman wing Egor Koulechov a spot in the starting lineup. “We just really felt like Egor earned the start with

Preview: ASU vs. Bradley

by Mauricio Casillas - November 22, 2013November 22, 2013

(Photo courtesy: ASU Athletics) The Arizona State men’s basketball team is one win away from doing something they haven’t done since 1985 – start a season 5-0. The only thing standing in their way is the Bradley University Braves (4-1). The Braves (4-1) are looking to rebound after an 81-55 loss at Illinois.

ASU vs. UNLV Analysis

by Mauricio Casillas - November 21, 2013

(Photo: Nick Krueger/WCSN) The Sun Devils’ 86-80 win over UNLV on Tuesday showed everyone why Jahii Carson is one of the top guards in the country. Carson’s career-high 40-point effort came in front of a loud crowd in the Thomas & Mack Center, and it is evident that he plays best when

Carson leads ASU past UNLV 86-80 with career high 40 points

by Nick Krueger - November 19, 2013November 19, 2013

(Photo courtesy: ASU Athletics) Jahii Carson set a career high 40 points and had seven assists leading the Sun Devils to an 86-80 win over the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas Tuesday night. "I try and go out there and play my game," Carson said.

Preview: Sun Devils to face first road test of the year Tuesday night

by Cammeron Neely - November 18, 2013

(Photo courtesy: ASU Athletics) After playing teams with names like University of Maryland Baltimore County, Idaho State, and Miami of Ohio, the name University of Nevada Las Vegas makes one think that this fourth game will be the Sun Devils’ first challenge of the season. Yes, it is true UNLV achieved what

Analysis: New blood and deep range helping Sun Devils despite turnovers

by Samantha Pell - November 16, 2013November 16, 2013

(Photo courtesy: ASU Athletics) While Arizona State has continued to take care of business this season by extending its record to 3-0 after Friday night’s 88-60 win against Idaho State, there is still a lot of room for improvement. All offseason ASU coach Herb Sendek had been preaching about the need to

Recap: ASU handles Idaho State 88-60

by Cammeron Neely - November 15, 2013November 16, 2013

The Sun Devils allowed the game to remain close for a good portion of the first half, but a late run before halftime extended the score to a sizable Arizona State lead that carried over to another good shooting second half, and an 88-60 win. On the surface this was just

Preview: Sun Devils look to improve to 3-0 against Idaho State

by Kristina Vicario - November 15, 2013November 16, 2013

The Idaho State Bengals have one thing in common with Arizona State so far this season. They both know what a blowout feels like and they both are hungry for another one. The Bengals opened up their season squashing the Evergreen State Geoducks in a 99-62 victory last Saturday. Similarly, the