Basketball

Velveeta’s Twitter account shells out love for Luguentz Dort

The brand account for the cheese has provided strong support for former ASU men's basketball guard Luguentz Dort on Twitter for nearly a year.

By Jeffrey Horst | March 12, 2021

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The mental shift that saved Kimani Lawrence's game

ASU men's basketball senior forward Kimani Lawrence has managed to play the best basketball of his career by embracing his "Swiss Army knife" value. 

By Carson Breber | March 11, 2021

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Preview: First round of Pac-12 Women's Basketball Tournament

The Pac-12 Women's Basketball Tournament begins this week with ASU taking on USC in the first round.

By Leo Tochterman | March 2, 2021

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ASU men’s basketball's new attitude in practice translating to in-game success

ASU men's basketball has won its past two games after increasing its intensity in practice.

By Chris Fahrendorf | February 10, 2021

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ASU women's basketball defeats Colorado in return from 18-day layoff

ASU women's basketball's defense carried the team to victory against Colorado following a nearly three-week-long hiatus.

By Leo Tochterman | January 22, 2021

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Holland Woods' shift from Portland State's engine to cog in ASU's machine

Holland Woods spent three years running the show at Portland State — he now finds himself succeeding in a much different role at ASU. 

By Carson Breber | January 21, 2021

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Short-handed for second straight game, ASU men's basketball loses versus USC

With several key players out, ASU men's basketball fell just short in a scrappy contest against USC. 

By Carson Breber | January 10, 2021

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ASU men's basketball grinds out win over Cal in conference opener

ASU men's basketball improved to 3-1 with a close victory over Cal. 

By Carson Breber | December 4, 2020

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Defense, rebounding leads ASU women's basketball to gritty victory over VCU

The Sun Devils moved to 2-0 on the season with Friday night's victory.

By Leo Tochterman | November 27, 2020

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ASU women's basketball pulls away late to defeat Stephen F. Austin

ASU used a late 13-4 run to secure the victory.

By Leo Tochterman | November 25, 2020

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ASU women's basketball entering season full of uncertainty

ASU women's basketball will begin its season on Wednesday with seven new faces on the roster, some of whom will have to contribute.

By Leo Tochterman | November 25, 2020

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ASU guard's Canadian team experience shaped her 'tenacious spirit'

Taya Hanson's experience representing team Canada has helped her improve her skills.

By Nicholas Pietrzycki | November 9, 2020

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Devils Prospects: ASU women's basketball commit looks to fight climate change

Meg Newman hopes to use her platform as an athlete to combat climate change and other world issues.

By Olivia Eisenhauer and Lauren Hertz | October 22, 2020

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SP Sports Weekly: Luguentz Dort’s gamble

Sports editors Alex Coil and Koki Riley sit down with Alex Weiner to talk about Luguentz Dort's gamble leaving ASU and his performance in the playoffs.

By Koki Riley and Alex Coil | September 21, 2020

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Nick's Picks: Predictions for week 16 of ASU men's basketball

State Press reporter Nick Hedges predicts how ASU will fare this week against UCLA and USC.

By Nick Hedges | February 24, 2020

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Nick's Picks: Pac-12 preview for men's college basketball season

State Press reporter Nick Hedges previews the Pac-12 men's college basketball season and predicts ASU's next two games.

By Nick Hedges | November 13, 2019

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Return of Guard U: Will ASU men's basketball's guard-heavy sets produce?

With forwards Taeshon Cherry and Romello White out, head coach Bobby Hurley unveiled guard-heavy sets that could be used in the future to bring the team success. 

By Jeffrey Horst | November 13, 2019

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No. 21 ASU women's basketball rebounds by upsetting No. 9 Oregon State

After two consecutive losses, The Sun Devils rebounded with a convincing win over Oregon State.

By Jeffrey Horst | March 2, 2019

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Kianna Ibis is the do-it-all scorer ASU women's basketball craved in the past

Kianna Ibis continues to be a top-scoring leader for the ASU women's basketball team.

By Jeffrey Horst | February 6, 2019

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Luguentz Dort's path to breaking his recent slump

Dort has averaged just 12 points in the past eight games and his offensive production has regressed significantly.

By Jeffrey Horst | January 16, 2019

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