(Photo: Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) Arizona State men’s basketball senior guard Anthony “Pig” Johnson watched on with a towel draped over his head, held at the bottom so that only his eyes were visible to the world. There was nothing else he could do but watch as the clock ticked below
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ASU overcomes its past to advance in Big 12 Tournament
(Photo: Emma Jeanson/Sun Devil Athletics) A few short weeks ago, on Feb. 21, Arizona State men’s basketball found itself in Waco, Texas, playing controlling basketball against Baylor. The Sun Devils weathered a slow start from their leading scorer, senior guard Moe Odum, to enter halftime up by eight. On the other side
Defense trumps all outside noise in ASU’s upset, senior night victory
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) TEMPE – The swing of emotions through Desert Financial Arena on Tuesday night was palpable. Tears were flowing pregame between the senior guard duo of Moe Odum and Anthony “Pig” Johnson, alongside graduate forward Allen Mukeba, as the three were honored on senior night. The tipoff, thrown by referee Doug
Sun Devils replicate defensive performance in Utah rematch
Sun Devils battle through injuries and early deficit to knock off Utah
Three days after their worst rebounding performance of the year, the Sun Devils flip the script against Oklahoma State
Short-handed Sun Devils earn first road Big 12 win over struggling Utah
Sun Devils unable to deal with Wildcats physicality in Territorial Cup Finale
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/ WCSN) TEMPE—All-black clothing is typically associated with sorrow or mourning, often symbolizing an absence of light. On Saturday, it symbolized an absence of hope in the waning moments between the 48th state's biggest rivalry. The Sun Devils debuted their uniform collaborations with NBA superstar James Harden, featuring black jerseys,
Hurley’s emotions tell the story of an unraveling ASU team
(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) TEMPE– “We failed, I’m failing. I can’t get through to the team,” ASU men’s basketball head coach Bobby Hurley said. “Doomed.” The words of what Hurley claimed in regards to his mindset with eight minutes left in his team’s Wednesday night defeat to West Virginia. Just seconds earlier, WVU’s Jasper Floyd
Bobby Hurley and ASU prepare for the toughest task of the season against No. 1 Arizona
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) TEMPE – When it comes to men’s basketball, Arizona State’s fierce rivalry with the University of Arizona is a one-sided affair, and one that’s not in the Sun Devils favor. The Wildcats boast a 163-87 advantage in the all-time win-loss record, and are 17-4 against the Sun Devils since