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ASU Men’s Basketball: Ducks Dominate Paint and Boards, Defeat Sun Devils

by Blake Harris - February 23, 2018March 2, 2018

(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) Over a month ago, the Devils fell short to the Oregon Ducks. In that contest, both teams had similar shooting percentages. However, in the box score, there was one glaring difference -- the points in the paint. Oregon had a 38-16 advantage, completely dominating the inside. They also

ASU Men’s Basketball: Oregon Dominates Paint, Defeat Sun Devils

Men's Basketball

by Blake Harris - February 22, 2018February 23, 2018

(Photo: Brady Klain / WCSN ) The Oregon Ducks won their eighth straight game versus the Sun Devils, getting the 75-68 victory. Oregon outscored the Devils 36-14 in the paint. They had 12 offensive boards, which led to 16 second-chance points, and ultimately was the difference maker in the game. Things

ASU Men’s Basketball: Looking for revenge, Devils host Wildcats

Men's Basketball

by Blake Harris - February 15, 2018February 15, 2018

With 7:28 remaining in the second-half, Tra Holder missed a layup. This was a layup Holder makes 9 of out 10 times. This, was that one time. The basket would have given the Devils a 65-64 lead. It would have capped a 15-2 run by ASU, and given them momentum

ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils revert to old ways in win over UCLA

by Ryan Clarke - February 10, 2018February 10, 2018

(Photo: Tyler Rittenhouse/WCSN) Just over two weeks ago, Remy Martin sat at the podium after ASU dropped a home game in overtime to Utah. Despite the fact that his team was 3-5 in Pac-12 play and mired in mediocrity, Martin maintained an uncanny optimism. “We’re fine. We’re fine,” he said. “A lot

ASU Men’s Basketball: Devils and Bruins Square Off for Only Time

Men's Basketball

by Blake Harris - February 10, 2018February 10, 2018

On Saturday, the Arizona State Sun Devils will welcome the UCLA Bruins to Tempe. For ASU, they are coming off a thrilling comeback victory over the USC Trojans. With the win, the Sun Devils improved to 18-6 on the season, and moved to 6-6 in conference play. The Bruins (17-7,

ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils come up clutch against USC

by Ryan Clarke - February 9, 2018February 9, 2018

(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) College basketball seasons can turn in a moment. Months filled with preparation, elation and anguish disappear in its defining seconds, leaving only a fog that grows thicker or burns off. Bobby Hurley doesn’t remember much of his team’s thrilling 80-78 victory over USC on Thursday. He said the final

ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils Complete Improbable Comeback Win

by Blake Harris - February 8, 2018February 9, 2018

(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) The Arizona State Sun Devils (18-6, 6-6) used a 12-2 run over the final three minutes to give them the improbable victory over the USC Trojans (17-8, 8-4). USC made the first bucket of the game, but ASU immediately responded. The Sun Devils went on a 9-0 run,

ASU Men’s Basketball: Win over Colorado cements ASU’s identity

by Ryan Clarke - January 27, 2018January 28, 2018

(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) A poor start to conference play brought about plenty of questions for No. 21 ASU men’s basketball. In an 80-66 win over Colorado on Saturday, the Sun Devils (16-5, 4-5 Pac-12) answered the biggest one: What is their identity? ASU is a perimeter-oriented team that thrives when it can

ASU Men’s Basketball: Devils Come Alive in Second-Half, Earn Much Needed Win

by Blake Harris - January 27, 2018January 29, 2018

(Photo: Nicholas Badders/ WCSN) With just over 10 minutes remaining, Tra Holder pulled up from deep and knocked down his second consecutive three. With nearly 14,000 in attendance, Wells Fargo Arena erupted, leading to everyone getting up from their seats. This gave the Sun Devils (16-5, 4-5) a two-point lead, a

ASU Men’s Basketball: Devils Return Home in Rematch with Utes

by Blake Harris - January 25, 2018January 25, 2018

Looking to gain some ground in the conference, the Devils will welcome the Utah Utes to Tempe. Both teams met up a few weeks ago, with ASU (15-4, 3-4) escaping with an 80-77 win. Shannon Evans led the way, as he finished the game with 22 points, also knocking down five