(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) After one of the most eventful seasons in recent memory, ASU men's basketball will not receive any glory within the confines of the Big 12. With the tournament approaching, ASU wasn’t exactly a sleeper team or an underdog. Due to their highly-restricted, injury-riddled and mentally torn roster, most expected
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Despite loss, Freshman Trevor Best shines in his first real season action
(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
Depleted Sun Devils Fight For Hurley, Fall To No. 25 BYU
(Photo: Maya Diaz/WCSN) TEMPE — As "B-Y-U" chants rained late in the game onto the Desert Financial Arena floor in Tempe, drowning out any rebuttal from Arizona State basketball fans, it was a scene reminiscent of a Shakespearean tragedy. What had transpired was as dysfunctional a showing as was possible for
Sun Devils snap six-game winning streak, lose BJ Freeman
Struggles continue as Sun Devils desperately seek identity late in season
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) TEMPE—Whenever looking at the sidelines during the last 10 seasons of the Arizona State men's basketball program, one thing has always been certain. Head coach Bobby Hurley's face will glow the same color as the seats in Desert Financial Arena: red. Tempers flare and emotions let loose as he
Sun Devils suffer another heartbeaking loss against TCU
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 fall short in 2OT shootout against No.12 Texas Tech
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) Double Overtime. No. 12 team in the country. 100-plus points for both teams. Absolute barn burner. There’s little need to wax poetic about what was at stake when Arizona State Basketball entered United Supermarkets Arena against No. 12 Texas Tech. ASU had lost three consecutive games. The season had
Sun Devils prepare for bouts with two Texas teams
(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
Sun Devils lose fifth straight home game, fall 71-70 to Kansas State
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) Disappointment. It has filled the Arizona State men's basketball season, and once again, that emotion was felt in Desert Financial Arena, on Tuesday. A game's worth of disappointment turned into anticipation, as freshman center Jayden Quaintance stood at the free throw line with ASU down one and 4.1 seconds left
Sun Devils fail to counter Arizona’s strength in 81-72 loss
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) TEMPE – With 1:04 remaining in the game and coming off a 30-second timeout, Arizona State men's basketball was down four points in a very competitive Territorial Cup matchup against the Arizona Wildcats. ASU needed a bucket, so what was the "design play" from the timeout, a freshman