(Photo: Maya Diaz/WCSN) After opening the season with two consecutive victories, Arizona State men’s basketball team faces its first daunting test of the season with No. 19 Gonzaga paying a visit to Tempe Friday night. This will be the second game of a home-and-home series with Gonzaga, a matchup in which
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ASU falls to Kansas State first round of Big 12 Tournament
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) After one of the most eventful seasons in recent memory, ASU men's basketball will not receive any glory within the confines of the Big 12. With the tournament approaching, ASU wasn’t exactly a sleeper team or an underdog. Due to their highly-restricted, injury-riddled and mentally torn roster, most expected
Mason season high not enough in 113-100 loss to Arizona
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) The 2024-2025 ASU men's basketball season has been nothing short of a disaster. Few would have guessed that the Sun Devils, who had a 9-2 start, would be just a few games away from finishing last in the conference come season's end. After practically everything that could have gone
Despite loss, Freshman Trevor Best shines in his first real season action
(Photo: Maya Diaz/WCSN) TEMPE — On Feb. 23, it was revealed that senior forward BJ Freeman was dismissed from the team. On Wednesday, it was confirmed that freshman center Jayden Quaintance and senior guard Alston Mason would be out with an injury, making an already-slim Sun Devil rotation even slimmer. ASU men's
Depleted Sun Devils Fight For Hurley, Fall To No. 25 BYU
(Photo: Maya Diaz/WCSN) TEMPE — As "B-Y-U" chants rained late in the game onto the Desert Financial Arena floor in Tempe, drowning out any rebuttal from Arizona State basketball fans, it was a scene reminiscent of a Shakespearean tragedy. What had transpired was as dysfunctional a showing as was possible for
Struggles continue as Sun Devils desperately seek identity late in season
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) TEMPE—Whenever looking at the sidelines during the last 10 seasons of the Arizona State men's basketball program, one thing has always been certain. Head coach Bobby Hurley's face will glow the same color as the seats in Desert Financial Arena: red. Tempers flare and emotions let loose as he
Frustrations continue to mount for Sun Devils in 74-70 loss to TCU
Sun Devils suffer another heartbeaking loss against TCU
TEMPE—Tied 67-67 with just under a minute-and-a-half remaining TCU men's basketball was looking to vanquish Arizona State's comeback attempt. It had been a stagnating offensive performance for both sides. Multiple scoreless stretches plagued both rosters. The Horned Frogs were trying to survive with a win. TCU’s senior guard Noah Reynolds double-clutched
Sun Devils fall short in 2OT shootout against No.12 Texas Tech
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) Double Overtime. No. 12 team in the country. 100-plus points for both teams. Absolute barn burner. There’s little need to wax poetic about what was at stake when Arizona State Basketball entered United Supermarkets Arena against No. 12 Texas Tech. ASU had lost three consecutive games. The season had
Sun Devils prepare for bouts with two Texas teams
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) It has been a difficult month-long stretch for head coach Bobby Hurley and his Arizona State men’s basketball team. After an encouraging non-conference season, the Big 12 has been nothing but discouraging. With a 3-9 overall conference record and eight losses in their previous 10 games, the Sun