(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Arizona State’s Maroon and Gold took place Friday, and it was the first time fans saw head coach Bobby Hurley step onto the floor at Wells Fargo Arena. That being said, Hurley didn’t do a whole lot of coaching, and it was intentional. “I’ve always had these type of events just
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Catchin’ Zs: First practice impressions and Maroon & Gold predictions
WCSN men's basketball reporters Zac Pacleb and Zane Hopen discuss what they saw at Arizona State's first practice, what they hope to see at the Maroon and Gold scrimmage and make predictions about the 3-point and dunk contests. Catchin' Z's (10/8/15) -- First practice impressions and Maroon & Gold predictions by
ASU Men’s Basketball: Gerry Blakes hoping his summer of basketball translates to success this season
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Over the summer of 2015, left-handed shooting guard from Arizona State by way of Southern California, took the world’s biggest professional-amatuer basketball circuit by storm. His play earned him plenty of exposure and experience against elite talent, and he got back to his roots in preparation for his 2015-16 campaign. This
ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils hold first practice of the season
Catchin’ Zs: Media day observations and opinions
WCSN men's basketball reporters Zac Pacleb and Zane Hopen discuss observations from media day including but not limited to: Twitter interactions with players, Gerry Blakes in the Drew League and Bobby Hurley wearing Yeezys. Catchin' Z's (10/1/15) -- Media day observations and opinions by Catchin' Z'S on Mixcloud
ASU Men’s Basketball: Media day news and notes
(Photo: Zac Pacleb/WCSN) If there was a common theme at Arizona State men’s basketball media day, it was simple: new. New faces, new uniforms, and a renewed sense of urgency heading into the 2015-16 season filled the Weatherup Center. The Sun Devils held their first media day under the direction of freshly
ASU Men’s Basketball: Bobby Hurley’s hire marks a new era
(Photo: Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN) Bobby Hurley began his tenure as Arizona State men’s basketball’s 14th coach, by emphatically setting a new barometer of success for the program. “We’re going to compete for championships,” Hurley said. “Pac-12 championships and we want to go to Final Fours.” With that quip the tone of the entire press
ASU Men’s Basketball: Bobby Hurley is the right coach for the Sun Devils
(Photo: USA Today Sports) It’s official. As reported by several sources, former Buffalo head coach Bobby Hurley will now be at the helm of the Arizona State men’s basketball program. Since March 24, ASU athletic director Ray Anderson has been searching for a replacement for Herb Sendek, and from the jump, current
ASU Men’s Basketball: Bobby Hurley hired as the men’s basketball coach
ASU Men’s Basketball: Ray Anderson is clear in what he wants for the program
(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) With a full day to digest the end of Herb Sendek’s nine-year tenure as the head coach of the Arizona State men’s basketball team, three things are clear: Sendek was a well-liked human being. It was time to make this move. This is Ray Anderson’s show. Regardless of what people thought