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Mason season high not enough in 113-100 loss to Arizona

by George Lund - March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

(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

by George Lund - February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

(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

Sun Devils snap six-game winning streak, lose BJ Freeman

by George Lund - February 23, 2025February 23, 2025

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) A little less than 20 days ago, freshman center Jayden Quaintance missed not one, but two free throws with 4.1 seconds left in the game and the Sun Devils trailing by one, resulting in a 71-70 loss to the Kansas State Wildcats. Fast forward to Saturday, and ASU men's

Frustrations continue to mount for Sun Devils in 74-70 loss to TCU

by George Lund - February 16, 2025February 16, 2025

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) A double overtime loss, a late game collapse to your in-state rival at home, a 13-point half, and a multitude of "you almost had it" losses, the Arizona State men's basketball season has reached its peak in terms of frustration, and optimism is at an all-time low. That

Sun Devils suffer another heartbeaking loss against TCU

by Devon Henderson - February 15, 2025February 15, 2025

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 prepare for bouts with two Texas teams

by Sammy Nute - February 12, 2025February 12, 2025

(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

Tempers flare as Sun Devils fade late in 81-72 loss to rival Arizona

by Sammy Nute - February 1, 2025February 1, 2025

(Photo: Hazel Foubert/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona vs. Arizona State is always a heated 40 minutes. Being the only two power conference schools in a state with seven million people, the Territorial Cup rivalry is all around at all times. In this state, you’re either Sun Devil or Wildcat. It is a matchup

Sun Devils take on red hot Arizona in Territorial Cup matchup

by Devon Henderson - January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) On Saturday morning, The conference logo on the hardwood floor will be just a little different. The unmistakable crest reading “Pac-12” has been abolished in favor of the Roman numerals “XII” in a curved logo signaling the Big 12 conference. The logo has changed, the conference has changed

Sun Devils Hold On for Narrow Win Over Buffaloes Despite Injuries

by Daniel Rios and Sammy Nute - January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) Coming off of a late loss to No. 3 Iowa State that saw them give up a 19-3 run over the final five minutes, Arizona State men’s basketball hit the road, traveling up to Boulder in search of a pivotal win to keep them alive and on the

ASU crumbles in the last minutes, falling to No. 3 Iowa State.

by George Lund - January 25, 2025January 25, 2025

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN)Arizona State men's basketball was on the verge of losing their fifth game in a row on Tuesday. Yet, the Sun Devils without Joson Sanon came into West Virginia and shocked the Mountaineers, a rejuvenating victory for a team that needed a victory to boost their confidence, and