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Five takeaways from ASU’s 79-61 loss to UCLA at Pauley Pavilion

by Jake Seymour - March 3, 2023March 3, 2023

(Photo: Alyssa Buruato/WCSN) When watching Arizona State men’s basketball, it’s hard not to notice head coach Bobby Hurley anxiously moving inside his coach’s box, sometimes daring to go past the restrictions of his zone and even stepping onto the playing area. His coaching style is hands-on and aggressive, resembling his playing

ASU hopes to make history in Los Angeles to close out the season

by Tanner Tortorella - March 2, 2023March 2, 2023

(Photo: Alyssa Buruato/WCSN) Arizona State men's basketball season's heartbeat seemed to be slowing to its final drum against No. 7 Arizona, with hopes for a bid to the NCAA Tournament dwindling. However, a 60-foot prayer from fifth-year guard Desmond Cambridge Jr. acted as a defibrillator to bring a jolt of electricity

Defensive second-half struggles hurt Arizona State against UCLA

by Tanner Tortorella - January 20, 2023January 20, 2023

(Photo: Rebecca Striffler/WCSN) TEMPE – A tale of two halves rings true with Arizona State men's basketball after its disappointing loss to No. 5 UCLA on Thursday. The tale starts with hope, feeding off the electric home crowd. The Sun Devils emphasize energy on the defensive end, being the enforcer against

Sun Devils fall to No. 5 UCLA Bruins 74-62

by Jake Seymour - January 20, 2023January 21, 2023

(Photo: Alyssa Buruato/WCSN) TEMPE – Through 18 games and eight conference games, Arizona State men’s basketball has set numerous feats. Let's start here. Have the Sun Devils accumulated their best start under head coach Bobby Hurley? Yes, as their 15-3 record entering Thursday’s contest matches their 2008-09 start. What about their start

Sun Devils set to host No. 5 UCLA in battle for Pac-12 supremacy

by Sammy Nute - January 19, 2023January 19, 2023

(Photo: Haley Spracale/WCSN) If Arizona State men’s basketball (15-3, 6-1 Pac-12) wants to stamp its name among the contenders in the Pac-12, they have a simple mission – win Thursday against No. 5 UCLA Bruins (16-2, 7-0). So far, the Sun Devils have seen success in the 2022-23 season. ASU has been

ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils fall to UCLA 66-52 in Los Angeles

by Jeremiah Sosa - February 21, 2022February 21, 2022

(Photo: Brendan O'Keeffe/WCSN) On the heels of three straight victories against Pac-12 Conference opponents, Arizona State Men's Basketball (10-16, 6-10 Pac-12) entered Pauley Pavilion on Monday night hoping to snag its second-straight victory against the No. 12-ranked UCLA Bruins (20-5, 12-4) this season. However, after a game full of back-and-forth runs

ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils look to turn things around against UCLA

by Jake Seymour - February 5, 2022February 5, 2022

(Photo: Marlee Smith/WCSN) Arizona State Men's Basketball's (6-13, 2-7 Pac-12 Conference) gauntlet of ranked opponents will continue on Saturday night when it faces off against the No. 3 ranked UCLA Bruins (16-3, 8-2 Pac-12). UCLA head coach Mick Cronin and his squad will look to bounce back after losing to No. 7

ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils fall short to UCLA 81-75 in overtime

by Griffin Peters - January 8, 2021January 8, 2021

It had been 21 days since Arizona State Men’s Basketball last took the court due to complications with COVID-19. The Sun Devils had redemption on their mind after a disappointing loss to UTEP back on Dec. 16, but ASU (4-4, 1-1) fell short in overtime against UCLA (8-2, 4-0) 81-75 on