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ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils’ three seniors’ stories are as unique as they are

by Zac Pacleb - March 6, 2015March 9, 2015

(Photo: Alexis Ramanjulu/WCSN) Three seniors, three distinctly different stories. When Arizona State seniors Bo Barnes, Shaquielle McKissic and Jonathan Gilling get honored before the Sun Devils’ game against California, it will be the recognition of the different paths that brought each person to the ceremony that will take place in Wells Fargo

ASU Men’s Basketball: Bo Barnes to be honored on Senior Day for a second time, culmination of a great journey

by Kristina Vicario - March 6, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) It’s easy to accept one’s place. Especially when the actual desire requires just enough effort to say, nah, I’m okay right here. Arizona State senior Bo Barnes could have said that. He could have warmed the cushioned seats on the sidelines and shown up just in case he

ASU Men’s Basketball: Blakes’ big night not enough in loss to Cougars

by Zane Hopen - February 13, 2015February 15, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) ASU couldn’t pick up their first road sweep of the season, losing to Washington State 74-68. Junior guard Gerry Blakes led the way for ASU with 21, while Senior guard Dexter Kernich-Drew had 27 for the Cougars. WSU came out hot making four of their first five shots, and

ASU Men’s Basketball: Upset win over No. 6 Arizona more than just one victory this season

by Zac Pacleb - February 7, 2015February 11, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) With Arizona State clinging to a 72-68 lead with less than a minute to go and the shot clock winding down, senior forward Bo Barnes sank a three-pointer to stretch the Sun Devil lead and essentially put a dagger into No. 6 Arizona. The shot, according to Barnes’ teammates,

ASU Men’s Basketball: Sendek looking to senior trio to step up on offense

by Zane Hopen - January 21, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) When times of disparity come in college basketball, teams turn towards doing what they do best with their experienced players. In the case of the Arizona State Sun Devils this season, the returning trio of senior forwards Jonathan Gilling, Shaquielle McKissic and Bo Barnes are those experienced leaders. With the

ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils figure out offensive flow

by Zac Pacleb - January 17, 2015January 17, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) After the flat performance Arizona State gave against No. 8 Utah, the Sun Devils came out with a sense of urgency against a short-handed Colorado team. ASU was led by an inspired performance from senior forward Shaquille McKissic and pulled out its first conference win of the season, 78-72. The

ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils seeking first road win of season vs. Oregon State

by Kristina Vicario - January 8, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) The Arizona State Sun Devils (8-6) will travel to Corvallis, Oregon, in search of their first road victory of the season, as they face the Oregon State Beavers (9-4) Thursday at 7 p.m. Both teams are coming into this matchup with a loss in each of their first conference

ASU Men’s Basketball: Hot shooting from Gilling and Barnes not enough to beat Maryland

by Zane Hopen - November 24, 2014November 24, 2014

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) In a back-and-forth affair, the Maryland Terrapin snuck away with the victory in Kansas City to hand Arizona State its first loss of the season, 78-73. The Sun Devils got out to a quick start, making seven of their first 10 three-pointers, all belonging to seniors Bo Barnes and Jonathan

ASU Basketball: Sun Devil defense stymies Loyola-Marymount, notch third win of season

by Zac Pacleb - November 20, 2014November 23, 2014

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Turnovers were the theme of the night once again for the Arizona State Sun Devils (3-0), as they gave the ball away 17 times against the Loyola-Marymount Lions. Despite a lack of ball security, the Sun Devils still pulled out the victory, 68-44. On the offensive end of the

ASU Men’s Basketball: Maroon & Gold scrimmage player grades

by WCSN Basketball - November 8, 2014November 8, 2014

(Photo: Zac Pacleb/WCSN) The Arizona State men's basketball team held their annual Maroon & Gold scrimmage in Wells Fargo Arena. With a solid crowd on hand, both teams competed well and eventually, the gold team came out on top, 63-58. That being said, head coach Herb Sendek mixed up the rosters