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Junior forward Obina Oleka (5) dunks for the second time over Cal State Bakersfield on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils went on to defeat CSUB 75-59.

ASU men's basketball plays historically bad in Salt Lake City

The Sun Devils had made only four field goals and two free throws to register a season-low 10 points at the half.

By Braxton Fox II | February 25, 2016

Arizona State Sun Devils guard Andre Spight (24) loses control of the ball during a game against the University of Washington Huskies in Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2015, in Tempe, Ariz. The Huskies won the matchup, 89-85.

ASU men’s basketball’s Andre Spight leaves program

The junior guard expects to transfer.

By Matthew Tonis | February 23, 2016

ASU men's basketball's starting five huddles before the opening tip versus Arizona on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at the McKale Center in Tucson. The Wildcats topped the Sun Devils 99-61.

ASU men's basketball's blowout doesn't cost them in latest power rankings

Four teams are jockeying for top position in the Pac-12.

By Matthew Tonis | February 22, 2016

ASU men's basketball pounded by Arizona

The Sun Devils suffered their biggest lost of the season Wednesday in Tucson.

By Matthew Tonis | February 17, 2016

Arizona State Sun Devils forward Willie Atwood (2) shoots from outside the arc during a game against Texas A&M at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. The ASU Sun Devils took down the Texas A&M Aggies 67-54.

ASU men’s basketball falters at home to UCLA

The Sun Devils shot under 40 percent in a home loss.

By Matthew Tonis | February 14, 2016

Senior guard Gerry Blakes laughs during a portrait during the men's basketball team's media day on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, at the Weatherup Center in Tempe.

ASU men's basketball knocks off No. 23 USC

The Sun Devils played relatively mistake-free to win their first back-to-back games in over a month.

By Matthew Tonis | February 12, 2016

Arizona State Sun Devils forward Eric Jacobsen, center, rebounds the ball before sinking the game-winning, put-back basket during a game against UC Santa Barbara at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz., on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. The ASU Sun Devils took down the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, 70-68.

State Press Men's Basketball Roundtable: USC and UCLA edition

Watch the video above to see the thoughts of Matthew Tonis and Braxton Fox on ASU's upcoming weekend.

By Matthew Tonis and Braxton Fox II | February 12, 2016

Junior Eric Jacobsen dives in an attempt to recover the rebound in a game against the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe.

Pac-12 men's basketball power rankings: ASU stays near bottom

In a deep Pac-12, the Sun Devils haven't been able to rise above the 11th position.

By Matthew Tonis | February 8, 2016

Arizona State Sun Devils guard Tra Holder (0) looks for an opening in the Husky defense during a game against the University of Washington Huskies in Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2015, in Tempe, Ariz. The Huskies won the matchup, 89-85.

34 fouls doom ASU men's basketball in overtime

The Sun Devils blew a 14-point lead over Washington.

By Matthew Tonis | February 4, 2016

during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2015. The Sun Devils took the win over the Beavers, 86-68.

Sun Devil Snapshot: Women’s basketball stays hot, Michael Phelps distracts

Here are the top sports stories from this past weekend.

By Matt Layman | February 1, 2016

Sophomore guard Kodi Justice makes a layup against Washington State on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Cougars 84-73.

And Justice for all: Sophomore guard turning into heat check

Kodi Justice uses doubters and a love of the game to fuel his performance.

By Matthew Tonis | February 1, 2016

Arizona State Sun Devils forward Obinna Oleka (5) looks to pass during a game against the Oregon Ducks at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016. The Ducks took the win from the Sun Devils, 91-74.

ASU men's basketball falls prey to Boucher

The Oregon forward had 26 points, 10 rebounds and seven blocks.

By Braxton Fox II | January 31, 2016

Arizona State Sun Devils forward Savon Goodman pushes into the paint during a game against the Oregon Ducks at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016. The Ducks took the win from the Sun Devils, 91-74.

ASU men's basketball falters in home loss to Oregon

The Sun Devil defense broke down in the second half and Hurley got another technical foul.

By Matthew Tonis | January 31, 2016

Arizona State Sun Devils guard Tra Holder (0) pushes into the key during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2015. The Sun Devils took the win over the Beavers, 86-68.

Fast start, efficient shooting lead Sun Devils over OSU

ASU men's basketball collected its second conference win of the season on Thursday night.

By Braxton Fox II | January 28, 2016

Arizona State Sun Devils guard Maurice O'Field looks to score during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2015. The Sun Devils took the win over the Beavers, 86-68.

ASU men's basketball whoops Oregon State

The Sun Devils led by as many as 27 in a dominating home victory

By Matthew Tonis | January 28, 2016

Freshman guard Tra Holder drives to the basket against Arizona, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Wildcats 81-78. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

ASU men's basketball slides in Pac-12 power rankings

The Sun Devils fell further after a tough weekend.

By Matthew Tonis | January 26, 2016

Andre Spight fights for the loose ball against Washington on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. ASU would lose the game 89-85.

ASU men's basketball downed by Washington

The Sun Devils came close several times, but they never led in their home loss.

By Matthew Tonis | January 17, 2016

ASU men's basketball 3 and Ds its way to its first conference win

The Sun Devils outdid Washington State on both ends en route to a big win.

By Matthew Tonis | January 14, 2016

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ASU men's basketball near bottom of initial power rankings

Playing a tough out-of-conference schedule, ASU hasn't been able to close tight games.

By Matthew Tonis | January 12, 2016

No. 5 Kentucky tops ASU men's basketball 72-58 in Lexington

The Wildcats surged in the second half after the Sun Devils hung tough in the first half

By Stefan Modrich | December 12, 2015

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