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ASU senior forward Obinna Oleka (5) finishes a dunk during a men's basketball game against the University of California Golden Bears in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017. ASU lost the game 68-43. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU men's basketball falls apart late against Washington State

A 21-2 run from Washington State in the second half was the downfall for ASU men's basketball on Saturday in Pullman.

By Matthew Tonis | February 18, 2017

ASU junior guard, Shannon Evans II, looks to shoot during a men's basketball game versus the University of Stanford Cardinal in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. ASU won 75-69.

In-season departures leave ASU men's basketball with few options

The Sun Devils have relied on their starters more than ever during this stretch of the season.

By Matthew Tonis | February 15, 2017

ASU junior guard Tra Holder (0) tries to drive by Cardinal guard Christian Sanders during a men's basketball game versus the University of Stanford Cardinal in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. ASU won 75-69. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU men's basketball crawls up rankings after beating Stanford

The Sun Devils' win Saturday over Stanford moved them up in the power rankings.

By Matthew Tonis | February 13, 2017

The ASU men's basketball team celebrates after defeating the University of Stanford in a men's basketball game in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. ASU won 75-69. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

Inspirational story fuels a comeback for ASU men's basketball

An inspiring story of courage gave ASU men's basketball extra motivation in its win over Stanford on Saturday.

By Ryan Clarke | February 12, 2017

ASU junior guard Shannon Evans II (11) puts up a layup during a men's basketball game versus the University of Stanford Cardinal in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. ASU won 75-69. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU men's basketball topples Stanford in come-from-behind fashion

The Sun Devils came back late to top Stanford Saturday night at Wells Fargo Arena.

By Matthew Tonis | February 11, 2017

ASU junior guard Shannon Evans II (11) drives towards the basket during a men's basketball game against the University of California Golden Bears in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017. ASU lost the game 68-43. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU men's basketball has cold shooting night in big loss to Cal

The Sun Devils put together their worst offensive performance of the season in a home loss to Cal.

By Matthew Tonis | February 9, 2017

ASU senior Obinna Oleka (5) take a shot in a men's basketball game against Washington State in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday Jan. 29, 2017. ASU lost the game 83-91.

ASU men's basketball still sits near the bottom of the power rankings

The Sun Devils continue to fluctuate in the middle of our Pac-12 men's basketball power rankings.

By Matthew Tonis | February 6, 2017

ASU senior forward Obinna Oleka (5) dunks the basketball after a steal during a men's basketball game against the Washington State Cougars in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. ASU lost 91-83. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU men's basketball falters in road loss at No.13 Oregon

The Sun Devils took another tough loss on the road to a ranked team; this time it was No. 13 Oregon.

By Matthew Tonis | February 3, 2017

ASU junior Shannon Evans II (11) drives past defense towards the basket in a men's basketball game against Washington State in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday Jan. 29, 2017. ASU lost the game 83-91.

ASU men's basketball slips in rankings after weekend split

ASU men's basketball sits near the bottom of our Pac-12 Power Rankings after a weekend split.

By Matthew Tonis | January 30, 2017

ASU junior guard Tra Holder (0) goes up for a layup during a men's basketball game against the Washington State Cougars in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. ASU lost 91-83. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU men's basketball mauled by the Cougars

The Sun Devils fell to Washington State at Wells Fargo Arena for the first time since 2009

By Matthew Tonis | January 29, 2017

UW freshman guard Markelle Fultz (20) looks on to the court to direct his offense during a men's basketball game against the Arizona State Sun Devils in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. ASU won the game 86-75. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU men's basketball contains Markelle Fultz despite late flurry

Washington freshman Markelle Fultz finished with 28 points, eight rebounds and nine assists against ASU on Wednesday, but the flashy stat line didn't tell the whole story.

By Ryan Clarke | January 26, 2017

ASU junior guard Shannon Evans II (11) drives towards the basket during a men's basketball game against the University of Washington in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. ASU won the game 86-75. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU men's basketball snaps four-game skid with win over Washington

The Sun Devils had their first win since Jan. 5 Wednesday, staving off a late rally to beat Huskies.

By Matthew Tonis | January 26, 2017

ASU junior guard Shannon Evans II (11) high-fives senior guard Torian Graham (4) after a big play in the first half of a men's basketball game against the UNLV Runnin' Rebels in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016. ASU won 97-73, putting them at 5-3 on the season.

ASU men's basketball focused on righting ship against Washington

The Sun Devils face a new challenge in stopping Washington's star guard Markelle Fultz.

By Matthew Tonis | January 24, 2017

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.

Losing streak sends ASU men's basketball down in power rankings

Four straight losses have sent the Sun Devils falling down in the men's basketball Pac-12 Power Rankings.

By Matthew Tonis | January 23, 2017

ASU junior guard Tra Holder (0) runs the offense during the first half of a game versus the Cal Poly Mustangs in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016.

Tra Holder continues dominant play for Sun Devils Basketball in Los Angeles

For the junior guard and native Angeleno, a return to Los Angeles is a chance to impress

By Matthew Tonis | January 20, 2017

Freshman guard Tra Holder dribbles the ball in a game against UCLA on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Bruins 68-66. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

ASU men's basketball can't mount comeback, lose at UCLA

The Sun Devils continued to struggle with ranked teams, loosing their third straight game at the hands of the best offense in the country.

By Matthew Tonis | January 20, 2017

ASU head coach Bobby Hurley speaks to players during a timeout in a basketball game against the Citadel Bulldogs in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016.

ASU men's basketball seeks to stop skid in Los Angeles

ASU men's basketball will look to get back in the win column this weekend with a road trip to Los Angeles.

By Matthew Tonis | January 18, 2017

ASU men's basketball head coach Bobby Hurley reacts to a call in the second half of a 127-110 victory over the Citadel Bulldogs in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016.

No. 16 Arizona steamrolls ASU men's basketball

The Wildcats were simply the better team on Thursday.

By Ryan Clarke | January 13, 2017

ASU senior guard Torian Graham (4) finishes a dunk in the second half of a 127-110 victory over the Citadel Bulldogs in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. Graham had 19 points in the victory.

ASU men’s basketball runs out of gas in loss to Utah

ASU men's basketball couldn't hold an early double-digit lead in their first Pac-12 home loss of the season.

By Matthew Tonis | January 8, 2017

Tra Holder's clutch free throws pull ASU men's basketball past Colorado

The Sun Devils squeaked by the Buffs thanks to the effort by Holder.

By Ryan Clarke | January 6, 2017

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