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Sun Devils’ rotation changes as Pac-12 Tournament progresses

by Sammy Nute - March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

(Photo: Alyssa Buruato/WCSN) LAS VEGAS – As a bubble team in many brackets, the Pac-12 Tournament provides an opportunity for Arizona State men’s basketball to bolster its resume and potentially punch its ticket to the NCAA Tournament. A unique challenge the tournament presents is the opportunity to play four games in four

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

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

Sun Devils fall to No. 5 UCLA Bruins 74-62

by Jake Seymour - January 20, 2023January 21, 2023

(Photo: Alyssa Buruato/WCSN) TEMPE – Through 18 games and eight conference games, Arizona State men’s basketball has set numerous feats. Let's start here. Have the Sun Devils accumulated their best start under head coach Bobby Hurley? Yes, as their 15-3 record entering Thursday’s contest matches their 2008-09 start. What about their start

ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils’ offense too hot for Michigan

by Tanner Tortorella - November 17, 2022November 17, 2022

(Photo: Alyssa Buruato/WCSN) Four days ago, Arizona State Men's Basketball suffered its first loss to Texas Southern, which remains the Tigers' lone win in five games. With a stout Pac-12 schedule, every nonconference game has immense value, and a loss could set the Sun Devils back. Fast forward to Thursday night, ASU

ASU Basketball: Sun Devils rally late to defeat VCU 63-59

by Sammy Nute - November 16, 2022November 16, 2022

(Photo via: Max Zepeda/WCSN) With 8:58 remaining in the game, Arizona State Men's Basketball was on the ropes, facing the VCU Rams, who held the lead throughout most of the game. Senior guard David Shriver buried a 3-pointer, extending the lead to 11. For the final nine minutes of the match,

ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils fall to Texas Southern

by Jake Seymour - November 13, 2022November 13, 2022

(Photo: Max Zepeda/WCSN) With 7:57 left against Texas Southern, sophomore guard Frankie Collins drained a free throw, giving Arizona State Men’s Basketball a 51-39 lead and its largest of the afternoon. The advantage was sparked by Collins and freshman guard Austin Nunez, who combined for 16 points over ASU's massive 10-minute

ASU Men’s Basketball: Defensive physicality vs NAU sets mentality

by Tanner Tortorella - November 11, 2022November 13, 2022

(Photo: Max Zepeda/WCSN) Five minutes into the second half of its matchup against NAU, Arizona State Men's Basketball boasted a comfortable 29-point cushion, cruising toward its second win of the season. Despite the lead, Sun Devils weren't ready to let up as senior guard Devan Cambridge got locked up with Lumberjack