(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) Lest a recent string of tough losses leave any doubt, Bobby Hurley has something worth watching brewing in Tempe. Arizona State men’s basketball has always kept its head above water this season. However, victories over Xavier and Kansas and reaching No. 3 in the rankings at one point make
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Cronkite Sports Live: February 16, 2018 (S9E4)
ASU Men’s Basketball: Foul trouble costs Sun Devils in Territorial cup matchup
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) It’s often been said that anything goes in a rivalry game. But Thursday’s ‘Part Two’ of the 2017-18 men’s basketball Territorial Cup left ASU with an all too familiar result. The No. 17 Arizona Wildcats defeated No. 25 Arizona State 77-70 Thursday night in a packed Wells Fargo Arena. “I
ASU Men’s Basketball: Comeback falls short against Ayton, Arizona
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) ASU men's basketball has a penchant for comebacks. In its most impressive wins of the season — upsets over Kansas and Xavier — Bobby Hurley’s team overcame double-digit first half deficits. Thursday’s game against No. 17 Arizona followed a similar trend, but the No. 25 Sun Devils (19-7, 7-7
ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils revert to old ways in win over UCLA
ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils beat Bruins to complete first conference weekend sweep in Hurley era
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) For the first time since March 7, 2015, ASU has swept a weekend series during conference play. The Sun Devils had arguably their best Pac-12 performance, breezing by UCLA 88-79. It was evident early on that this would be a high scoring affair, as UCLA led 17-14 just over six
ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils come up clutch against USC
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) College basketball seasons can turn in a moment. Months filled with preparation, elation and anguish disappear in its defining seconds, leaving only a fog that grows thicker or burns off. Bobby Hurley doesn’t remember much of his team’s thrilling 80-78 victory over USC on Thursday. He said the final
ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils look to continue weekend success amidst Pac-12 struggles
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) The Sun Devils have had a rough time in Pac-12 play, but there’s at least one team who’s had it worse. The Washington State Cougars (9-12, 1-8) host No. 25 Arizona State (16-6, 4-6) Sunday, looking to earn their first victory in over three weeks. This game will most likely
Cronkite Sports Live: February 2, 2018 (S9E2)
The Way It Is: Hurley extension a pivotal moment for Ray Anderson, ASU
(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) It pays to build a winning culture in college basketball. Just ask Bobby Hurley. Reports from SunDevilSource and azcentral sports indicate that Hurley, in his third year at the helm of ASU men’s basketball, is set to receive a major pay raise and contract extension. Pending approval from the