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Sun Devils make statement with win over Santa Clara in Vegas

by Sammy Nute - November 9, 2024November 9, 2024

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) LAS VEGAS — One exhibition and one game into the 2024-25 Arizona State men’s basketball season, warning bells were already ringing. A 50-point loss to the Duke and a narrow escape in the season-opener against Idaho State showed an ASU team that had not gelled despite bringing the

ASU Men’s Basketball: With Sendek gone, the coaching search begins

by Zane Hopen - March 24, 2015March 24, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) With the firing of head coach Herb Sendek after nine seasons in the Arizona State Sun Devils men's basketball program, the team will follow its season in which they had to deal with inexperience by adding a brand new coach to the system. Sendek had a 159-137 record in his

ASU Men’s Basketball: Disappointing end does not overshadow a successful season

by Zac Pacleb - March 12, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Nobody necessarily wants to have its season end to the tune of a 21-4 run like Arizona State did against the USC Trojans, but it happened anyway. In fact, USC’s win was the first win by a 12th-seed in Pac-12 Tournament history (which is in just its fourth

ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils kick off the second half of Pac-12 play against No. 6 Arizona

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

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Arizona State men's basketball kicks off the second half of Pac-12 play by hosting No. 6 Arizona for the second leg of the Territorial Cup. In their first bout with the Wildcats, the Sun Devils fell in Tucson by 24 points, 73-49. ASU struggled immensely on offense with not

ASU Men’s Basketball: Despite strong efforts from McKissic and Holder, Sun Devils cannot overcome poor free throw shooting against Oregon

by Zac Pacleb - January 30, 2015January 30, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Despite a barrage of late-game fireworks, Arizona State could not overcome poor free-throw shooting and fell to the Oregon Ducks, 68-67. With ASU trailing 60-57, senior forward McKissic knocked down a pull-up three to tie the game with 1.2 seconds remaining to force an extra five minutes. McKissic admitted

ASU Men’s Basketball: Freshman PG Kodi Justice out for season

by Zac Pacleb - January 26, 2015

(Photo: Zac Pacleb/WCSN) Arizona State’s backcourt took a big hit when freshman guard Kodi Justice was announced to be out for the season with a foot fracture, according to azcentral’s Doug Haller. Justice himself confirmed the news on his Twitter account. The local product from Dobson High School went down 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: What have we learned 13 games into the season?

by Zac Pacleb - January 2, 2015January 2, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Entering the season, it seemed like Arizona State and head coach Herb Sendek had more questions surrounding the team than they had returning players. Who would replace Jahii Carson as the team’s starting point guard? Who would step up as the leading scorer? What identity would this team have with the

ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils blow by Detroit in impressive fashion

by Kristina Vicario - December 23, 2014December 23, 2014

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) The Arizona State Sun Devils ended their two-game losing streak with a 93-54 strong, defensive win against the Detroit Titans. ASU head coach Herb Sendek premiered a new starting lineup that included Savon Goodman, Shaquielle McKissic, Roosevelt Scott, Eric Jacobsen and Gerry Blakes, which proved more effective in getting off