(Photo: Max Zepeda/WCSN) TEMPE — While Arizona State Men’s Basketball has been clicking on the offensive end of the floor, averaging 73.7 points per game and a net offensive rating of 1.027, ranking fifth-best in the Pac-12, its defense has been fueling the efficiency. The Sun Devils' length and versatility have helped
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ASU Men’s Basketball: Backcourt crucial to offensive success
(Photo: Max Zepeda/WCSN) TEMPE – After catching a hot hand in its victory over then-No. 20 Michigan in the Legend’s Classic in Brooklyn, New York, Arizona State Men’s Basketball returned to Tempe, hoping to retain its momentum. During the 87-62 blowout, the offense erupted, building a 32-point lead in large part
ASU Men’s Basketball: Defense fuels 80-49 win vs Grambling State
(Photo: Max Zepeda/WCSN) TEMPE – Coming off the high of its upset win over then-No. 20 Michigan in the Legends Classic Tournament, Arizona State Men's Basketball (5-1) could have come out against the Grambling State Tigers (2-2), failing to set the tone early. Tuesday's matchup had the potential to be a
ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils’ offense too hot for Michigan
(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 Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils fall to Texas Southern
(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
(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
ASU Men’s Basketball: Horne’s career night leads Sun Devils past NAU
(Photo: Max Zepeda/WCSN) Through two games, Arizona State Men’s Basketball’s performances have been vastly different. On Thursday night’s 84-68 win over Northern Arizona (0-2), it seemed as if the Sun Devils (2-0) heard much of the criticism poured on them for their close win over Tarleton State. On Monday night, ASU could not
ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils look to improve after narrow win against Tarleton State
(Photo: Alyssa Buruato/WCSN) TEMPE – A look at the box score for Arizona State Men’s Basketball's opener against Tarleton State Texans, would show flashes of dominance from ASU, outrebounding its opposition by 15 and holding the Tarleton State to 2-14 from three and 19-32 from the free throw line. All of those
ASU Basketball: Sun Devils lean on new length for success in 2022
(Photo: Paige Cook/WCSN) A new season is beginning in the desert as the Arizona State men's basketball team will open the 2022-23 season Monday night against Tarleton State. The 2021-22 season was disappointing for head coach Bobby Hurley and his squad as they ended the season 14-17, 10-10 Pac-12, exiting in the
ASU Men’s Basketball: 2022 marks new beginning for Sun Devils
(Photo: Brendan O'Keeffe/WCSN) Rough water has been a common obstacle for Arizona State Men's Basketball, as the program has encountered battles with COVID-19 and injuries, forcing the Sun Devils to try and correct the sails. Arguably no Sun Devil has experienced as much adversity as sophomore forward Marcus Bagley, who has played