(Photo: Jack Simon/ WCSN) TEMPE–“We don't give our fans any reason to show up with enthusiasm to think that we're going to win a basketball game.” Following Wednesday’s 75-63 loss to West Virginia, those were the words of Arizona State Men’s Basketball head coach Bobby Hurley. ASU isn’t the only Big 12
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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
The Mountaineers controlled the pace of play, conquering ASU’s momentum
(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) TEMPE – Senior guard Moe Odum popped up behind West Virginia senior guard Jasper Floyd and left with the ball in his possession. It was Arizona State men’s basketball’s second steal in a matter of seconds, as the Sun Devils’ defense displayed its power and intensity on the press. Amidst
ASU suffer worst defeat in two years in Houston
(Photo: Courtesy/ Sun Devil Athletics) Since before the season started, Arizona State men’s basketball fans had a two-game road stretch circled on their calendars. These games represented a chance to elevate themselves to the level of the top contenders in the country. Ultimately, that pair of games came and went
The Sun Devils nearly shocked the world against No.1 Arizona and come with plenty of positives
(Photo: Courtesy of AZ Central) Heading into Wednesday night, Arizona State men’s basketball was 2–8 all‑time against the nation’s No. 1 team. Its trip to McKale Center marked the 250th meeting between ASU and rival Arizona, as well as the Sun Devils’ 11th game against the country’s top dog. Given the Wildcats’
Arizona State holds off Kansas State’s late surge for first Big 12 win
(Photo: Joshua Eaton/WCSN) TEMPE – Something between a sigh of relief and a cheer of elation was felt throughout Desert Financial Arena when the final buzzer blared Saturday afternoon, signifying Arizona State men’s basketball’s win over Kansas State. The Sun Devils got themselves a game-high nine-point lead with less than 4:30 of
Sun Devils struggle in road test against No. 9 BYU, picking up fourth consecutive loss
Sun Devils’ Comeback Falls Short in First Conference Game
(Photo: Joshua Eaton/ WCSN) Since the Sun Devils’ first game of the season against Southern Utah, head coach Bobby Hurley has preached that simply winning isn’t enough. His team needed to “set a bar” at a higher standard in order to compete with Big 12 opponents. Seven weeks later, their first conference
Sun Devils’ Hopes for Undefeated December disappear in L.A.
(Photo: Arizona Sports) Eight days ago, Marcus Adams Jr. and the Sun Devils were riding the high of a 25-point win over Northern Arizona when he revealed a goal the team set after the Maui Invitational Championship, going undefeated in December. Three victories into the month, and it seemed like ASU