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Emotions run high as Sun Devils upset No. 14 Kansas in Senior Night sendoff

by Caleb Harris - March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) TEMPE – The atmosphere inside Desert Financial Arena on Tuesday was too vivid for just the basic senses. Sure, you could see the hardwood disappear as an audience of more than 10,000 people swarmed the court. You could hear the “A-S-U” chants rain down, and even smell the

Defense trumps all outside noise in ASU’s upset, senior night victory

by Ethan Ignatovsky - March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

(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

ASU Delivers Best Defensive Effort of the Season Against No. 13 Texas Tech

by Tyler Weiss - February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) TEMPE – With the NCAA Tournament just a month away, No. 13 Texas Tech went four deep off the bench against Arizona State men’s basketball. It’s a rotation choice that made sense for the Red Raiders at this point in the season, as they have been in a

The Sun Devils found a new way to win on Tuesday, avoiding the same fate at this point last year

by Tyler Weiss - February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

(Photo: Joshua Eaton/ WCSN) TEMPE – On Feb. 25, 2025, Arizona State men’s basketball lost to TCU 74-70 and dropped to 12-13 with six games still left in the regular season. After the game, ASU players weren’t eager to speak with head coach Bobby Hurley. “My players didn't even want me to

Three days after their worst rebounding performance of the year, the Sun Devils flip the script against Oklahoma State

by Rees Goodall - February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

(Photo: Joshua Eaton/ WCSN) TEMPE – Following Arizona State men’s basketball’s road loss to Colorado on Feb. 7, head coach Bobby Hurley didn’t mince words when asked about his team’s rebounding. “We’ve got seven games left, so if we can’t rebound now, chances are we’re not going to be able to

Sun Devils unable to deal with Wildcats physicality in Territorial Cup Finale

by Ryan Myers - January 31, 2026January 31, 2026

(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,

From Zero star recruit to high level mid-major running back; David Avit next chapter is with the Sun Devils

by Harrison Fuller - January 25, 2026January 25, 2026

(Photo: Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) Before hitting the field for his winter workouts at Villanova, David Avit had to shovel snow off the field ahead of his wind sprints and agility drills. Those days are done; now, the sophomore running back is ditching the Pennsylvanian parkas for t-shirts, transferring

Bobby Hurley and ASU prepare for the toughest task of the season against No. 1 Arizona

by Ethan Ignatovsky - January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

(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

Sun Devils battle through injuries and rally to split with Miami

by Jacob Fredericks - January 11, 2026January 11, 2026

(Photo: Joshua Eaton/ WCSN) TEMPE– A few minutes into the game, sophomore forward Noah Powell picked up the puck near the boards. As he lifted his head, a Miami defender clashed into him, and Powell was slow to get up. When he tried to get off the ice, the gravity of

Arizona State holds off Kansas State’s late surge for first Big 12 win

by Ethan Ignatovsky - January 10, 2026January 10, 2026

(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