Shawn Philliips Jr. Archives

Sun Devils Hold On for Narrow Win Over Buffaloes Despite Injuries

by Daniel Rios and Sammy Nute - January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) Coming off of a late loss to No. 3 Iowa State that saw them give up a 19-3 run over the final five minutes, Arizona State men’s basketball hit the road, traveling up to Boulder in search of a pivotal win to keep them alive and on the

Sluggish start sabotages Sun Devils in physical battle against Baylor

by Daniel Rios - January 12, 2025January 12, 2025

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) TEMPE- Senior guard BJ Freeman blew by his defender and had a free layup at the basket. It would be the first points for ASU on the night, but there was one issue. He left it short and completely blew the layup, clanking the ball off the front rim. Echoes

ASU Basketball gears up for the Acrisure Classic in another Early Season Test

by Daniel Rios - November 28, 2024November 28, 2024

(Photo: Maya Diaz/WCSN) Arizona State men's basketball (5-1) has had an encouraging start to the season. Giving No. 3 Gonzaga a run for their money in Spokane and beating its cross-town rival in Grand Canyon University has intrigued the valley at what this team could be. While fans will enjoy Thanksgiving dinner,

ASU visits USC to begin its final road trip of the season

by Devon Henderson - March 7, 2024March 7, 2024

(Photo: Alyssa Buruato/WCSN) The first week of March serves as the final preparations for the ultimate push towards an NCAA Tournament berth. The facts are unmistakable: neither Arizona State men’s basketball (14-15, 8-10 Pac-12) nor USC (12-17, 6-12 Pac-12) are expecting an at-large bid into the postseason. That leaves one avenue

Close, But Not Enough: The last plays of Arizona State vs. Washington broken down

by Devon Henderson - February 23, 2024February 23, 2024

(Photo: Emma Jeanson/WCSN) What occurred in Desert Financial Arena Thursday night was nothing short of historic. Arizona State men’s basketball (13-14, 7-9 Pac-12) managed to erase a 21-point deficit at halftime against Washington (15-12, 7-9 Pac-12). Washington had stunned the Tempe crowd into silence at halftime. By the end of regular time,

Sun Devils set for rematch against Oregon State in Tempe

by Devon Henderson - February 14, 2024February 14, 2024

(Photo: Alyssa Buruato/WCSN) It was a showing of class last time Arizona State Men’s Basketball (12-12, 6-7 Pac-12) faced Oregon State (11-13, 3-10 Pac-12) up in Corvallis. ASU was in the midst of what turned into a five-game losing streak and was reeling from a second-half collapse against conference powerhouse Oregon,

Five Takeaways From Sun Devils’ 82-70 loss at Colorado

by Ryan Myers and Devon Henderson - February 9, 2024February 9, 2024

(Photo Credit: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) Exasperation would be the most apt description of the look plastered on Arizona State men's basketball (11-12, 5-7 Pac-12) head coach Bobby Hurley’s face. His eyes told the whole story. An air of “how did we get here?” hung above him and his team. The ball was

Five Takeaways from ASU’s 84-71 loss to Oregon State

by Ryan Myers and Sammy Nute - January 27, 2024January 27, 2024

(Photo Credit: Alyssa Buruato/WCSN) After an embarrassing second half performance against Oregon that saw Arizona State men’s basketball allow 52 points in the second half, the Sun Devils had the opportunity to salvage a weekend split with a win over Oregon State. Despite a 2-6 Pac-12 record entering Saturday night, the Beavers