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ASU Men’s Basketball: 4-star recruit Donovan Williams reflects on visit to the valley

by Chancellor Johnson - September 3, 2018September 3, 2018

(Photo: Tyler Rittenhouse/WCSN) Before walking into one of his last events of his first official visit to Arizona State University, 4-star basketball recruit Donovan Williams was already enjoying his time in Arizona. He spent time meeting with coaches and players, touring the Tempe campus and more. After a team dinner at Mastro’s,

ASU Men’s Basketball: Kodi Justice on signing with Parma Basket

by Chancellor Johnson - July 24, 2018July 24, 2018

(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Former ASU guard Kodi Justice, part of a senior core that led the Sun Devils to their first NCAA tournament since 2014, agreed to a one-year deal with Russian club Parma Basket, the team announced Monday. Justice, 23, worked out for the Suns, Kings and Thunder prior to the NBA

ASU Men’s Basketball: Holder named to All-Pac-12 First Team, Evans an honorable mention

by Troy Tauscher - March 5, 2018

(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) The Pac-12 released its all-conference teams on Monday afternoon with Arizona State senior guard Tra Holder being a first-team selection. Holder is the first player since Jahii Carson in 2014 to chosen for the first team. In his senior season, Holder averaged a team-best and career-high 18.6 points per

The Way It Is: Despite imperfect season, ASU men’s basketball has life again

by Troy Tauscher - March 1, 2018February 28, 2018

(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) Lest a recent string of tough losses leave any doubt, Bobby Hurley has something worth watching brewing in Tempe. Arizona State men’s basketball has always kept its head above water this season. However, victories over Xavier and Kansas and reaching No. 3 in the rankings at one point make

ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils squander home game to Oregon

by Ryan Clarke - January 12, 2018January 12, 2018

(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) Conference play hasn’t been kind to No. 11 ASU men’s basketball. The Sun Devils (13-3, 1-3 Pac-12) are at the lowest point of what has been a captivating and remarkable season, struggling though the early stages of their conference gauntlet. ASU dropped a home game to Oregon on Thursday,

ASU Men’s Basketball: Despite foul trouble, Sun Devils pulls out win in Utah

by Ryan Clarke - January 7, 2018January 8, 2018

(Photo: Tyler Rittenhouse/WCSN) ASU men’s basketball notched its first conference win in Salt Lake City on Sunday, narrowly escaping the Utah Utes 80-77. On a night where the lead changed 18 times, the story of the game ended up being the foul count. The Sun Devils were called for 31 fouls and

ASU Men’s Basketball: Offense Stalls as No. 4 Devils fall 90-81 in Colorado

by Troy Tauscher - January 4, 2018

(Photo: Tyer Rittenhouse/WCSN) The combination of a tough road crowd and a poor shooting night proved too much for the No. 4 Arizona State Sun Devils, who fell 90-81 in overtime to Colorado on Thursday night. The affair seemed like a typical game for the 2016-17 Sun Devils (12-2, 0-2 in Pac-12).ASU

ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils pull off program-defining upset over Kansas

by Ryan Clarke - December 10, 2017December 10, 2017

(Photo: Ryan Clarke/WCSN) LAWRENCE, Kan. — The Sun Devils have arrived. No. 16 ASU men’s basketball, fueled by the play of its fiery backcourt, upset No. 2 Kansas 95-85 at Allen Fieldhouse on Sunday. With the win, the Sun Devils are 9-0 and assert themselves as one of the top teams in

ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils look confident heading into NAU game

by Troy Tauscher - November 17, 2017November 17, 2017

(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) With two victories already under their belt, the Arizona State Sun Devils seem to have momentum growing, which they hope to ride into a contest with Northern Arizona on Friday night. The Devils defeated Idaho State by 20 and San Diego State by 22 to start their season, but

ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils play complete game in opening night victory over Idaho State

by Chris Gleason - November 11, 2017

https://youtu.be/jUnS-4XJxO0 (Photo: Tyler Rittenhouse/WCSN) Behind strong play for its newcomers and veteran guards, the Arizona State Sun Devils won their season opener 94-74 over the Idaho State Bengals on Friday. The Sun Devils started slow, as sloppy passing and off-the-ball fouls on offense led to an early deficit. It didn’t last long, as