Basketball

Tyi Skinner returns, leads ASU Women's Basketball to victory in home opener

Coming off an injury, Tyi Skinner leads her team to victory over Jacksonville State.

By Aya Abdeen and Mason Seal | November 6, 2024

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Key additions boost ASU men's basketball offensive ceiling

The ASU men's basketball team's impressive recruiting class and experienced transfers may help the team improve offensive output after a lackluster season.

By Pratham Valluri | October 17, 2024

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ASU women's basketball heads into Big 12 with reloaded roster

The ASU women's basketball team looks to exceed expectations in their first season in the Big 12 with multiple new additions.

By Aya Abdeen | October 16, 2024

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ASU announces men's basketball nonconference schedule

The ASU men's basketball team recently announced its nonconference schedule for the upcoming season highlighted by matchups against Gonzaga and GCU before the Sun Devils' inaugural Big 12 schedule.

By Jack McCarthy | September 9, 2024

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Bobby Hurley builds new team embracing modern tactics

After a mediocre season last year, head coach Bobby Hurley has reloaded the ASU men's basketball lineup and is looking to compete in the Big 12. 

By Henry Smardo | August 1, 2024

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ASU student passes away at Yosemite, community mourns

ASU student Grace Rohloff is mourned after a fatal hiking incident on Half Dome cables in Yosemite National Park on July 13.

By Sophia Ramirez | July 28, 2024

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ASU hires Graham Rossini as new athletic director

ASU has hired Graham Rossini, the former executive senior associate athletic director and chief business officer, as its new athletic director six months after Ray Anderson's resignation.

By Jack Barron and Walker Smith | May 23, 2024

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Jayden Quaintance becomes one of the highest-rated recruits in ASU history

One of the highest-rated recruits in ASU basketball history is on his way to Tempe after de-committing from Kentucky, giving head coach Bobby Hurley a new big man.

By Henry Smardo | April 29, 2024

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Point guard Austin Nunez is returning to the Sun Devils, reunites with Bobby Hurley

Sophomore point guard Austin Nunez announced Wednesday he is leaving Ole Miss to re-sign with ASU, reuniting with his old coach Bobby Hurley. 

By Giovanni Barberio | April 25, 2024

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ASU men's basketball is once again battling massive turnover this offseason

Facing mass turnover, ASU men's basketball must continue working in the portal to become a full team and fill the coaching gap. 

By Henry Smardo | April 16, 2024

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UConn avoids upset by Alabama to advance to second straight championship game

UConn head coach Dan Hurley has his Huskies pummeling their way back to yet another national championship game after a 86-72 Final Four win over Alabama.

By Jack Barron | April 6, 2024

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Purdue ends NC State's Cinderella run, advances to first title game since 1969

Purdue and NC State brought mismatched teams to the floor of the Final Four, and the Boilermakers came out on top in gritty fashion.

By Jack Barron | April 6, 2024

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Betting apps open door for underage sports gambling on campus

Online sports gambling has become increasingly accessible to students under the Arizona legal betting age.

By Andrew Dirst | April 4, 2024

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How the Final Four's court got to Arizona from the small, Michigan town where it was made

The Final Four court traveled over 2,500 miles from a tiny town in Michigan's Upper Peninsula to State Farm Stadium after a year's long building process.

By Jack Barron | April 2, 2024

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State Press Play: Another Crow-versation

Join hosts Abby Bessinger and Tyler Abrams for this week's episode of State Press Play. Tune in to hear from ASU President Michael Crow, as well as about basketball transfers and how AI on campus will effect art. New episodes weekly.

By Tyler Abrams , Abby Bessinger and Nate Gyore | March 31, 2024

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The young ASU basketball off-season is off to a tumultuous start

Many changes have already happened to the Sun Devil men's basketball team and there may be more to come,  but they have skilled incoming high school recruits. 

By Henry Smardo | March 27, 2024

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ASU women's basketball head coach Natasha Adair is confidence in her vision

After being ousted in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament, second-year head coach Natasha Adair is hopeful for the future.

By Aya Abdeen | March 21, 2024

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ASU freshman guard Braelon Green enters transfer portal

Freshman guard Braelon Green only spent one season with the Sun Devils before entering the transfer portal.

By Vinny Deangelis | March 20, 2024

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Junior guard Jamiya Neal enters transfer portal for second season in a row

For the second year in a row, junior guard Jamiya Neal has entered the transfer portal. 

By Alfred Smith III | March 19, 2024

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Men's basketball head coach Bobby Hurley signs two-year contract extension

Sun Devil basketball coach Bobby Hurley signs a two-year contract extension nearly one year after it was originally announced.

By Walker Smith | March 19, 2024

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