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ASU junior guard Shannon Evans II (11) goes up for a layup in the second 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 suffers blowout loss to No. 18 Purdue

The Sun Devils were on the wrong end of a 33-point drubbing in New York City Tuesday night at the hands of No. 18 Purdue.

By Matthew Tonis | December 6, 2016

ASU junior guard Shannon Evans II (11) high-fives senior guard Torian Graham (4) after a 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 blitzkriegs UNLV

The Sun Devils tied a program record with 18 3-pointers in the win.

By Matthew Tonis | December 4, 2016

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. 1 Kentucky drubs ASU men's basketball at Atlantis

The top-ranked Kentucky Wildcats ran all over ASU men's basketball, putting up 115 en route to a dominant win.

By Jeff Griffith | November 28, 2016

ASU senior guard Torian Graham (4) drives around a defender on his way to the basket in the first half of a game versus the Citadel Bulldogs in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016.

ASU men's basketball outpaces The Citadel

The Sun Devils scored triple digits in the regular season for the first time since 2009 to outpace The Citadel, 127-110.

By Matthew Tonis | November 23, 2016

ASU junior guard Shannon Evans II (11) gets fired up after a big play in the second half of a 96-74 victory over the Cal Poly Mustangs in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016.

Guard play once again lifts ASU men's basketball

Tra Holder, Shannon Evans and Torian Graham led the Sun Devils to a dominant home win

By Matthew Tonis | November 13, 2016

Senior Torian Graham (4) shoots from the outside in an ASU men’s basketball game against Portland State at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.

ASU men's basketball pummels Portland State in season opener

The Sun Devils dominated the Vikings thanks to excellent backcourt play.

By Ryan Clarke | November 11, 2016

ASU freshman guard Sam Cunliffe (3) looks to drive in a 98-53 exhibition victory over the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016.

ASU men's basketball salts the Banana Slugs in preseason scrimmage

The Sun Devils struggled early, but pulled away in their final tune-up

By Matthew Tonis | November 3, 2016

Sophomore guard Armani Hawkins, left, is greeted by mascot Sparky, center, as she enters the court during player introductions before the start of Mill Madness on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016.

ASU men's and women's basketball ignite 2016-17 season at Mill Madness

The Sun Devils brought plenty of fanfare for the first edition of the event.

By Ryan Clarke | October 15, 2016

Sun Devil coach Bobby Hurley cheers 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 tips off practice

Head coach Bobby Hurley addressed the media for the first time this season Wednesday.

By Matthew Tonis | October 5, 2016

Thon Maker stands at the free throw line.

ASU men's basketball must move forward following Maker decision

The Sun Devils are left with a short roster and slim pickins after their big fish jumped ship.

By Matthew Tonis | April 5, 2016

Assistant men's basketball coach Brian Merritt talks to players during a break in action in the game against CSU Bakersfield in the Wells Fargo Arena on Monday, Dec. 28, 2016.

Assistant coach Brian Merritt no longer with ASU men's basketball

Merritt was a driving force in the recruitment attempt for Thon Maker.

By Logan Newman | April 4, 2016

Junior forward Savon Goodman backs down Gary Payton II during the first round of the Pac-12 Tournament on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. ASU men's basketball lost 75-66.

ASU men's basketball's Savon Goodman set to transfer

The junior will be eligible to play right away.

By Matthew Tonis | March 23, 2016

48 hours in Las Vegas: An outsider’s view of the City of Lights

What happened in Vegas during the Pac-12 men's basketball tournament, from the perspective of a first-time visitor.

By Stefan Modrich | March 14, 2016

Tre Holder looks on during the first round of the Pac-12 Tournament on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. ASU men's basketball lost 75-66.

ASU men's basketball managing expectations in time of transition

In the midst of a disappointing end, the Sun Devils ushered in the optimism of a new beginning.

By Stefan Modrich | March 10, 2016

Junior forward Savon Goodman backs down OSU's Gary Payton during the first round of the Pac-12 Tournament on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. ASU men's basketball lost 75-66.

ASU men's basketball eliminated, overwhelmed by Oregon State

The Sun Devils were sent packing from Vegas by the bubble-sitting Beavers.

By Matthew Tonis | March 10, 2016

Head Coach Bobby Hurley reacts after a foul call in the first half against UA on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Wildcats defeated the Sun Devils 94-82.

ASU men's basketball falls to Cal to close the regular season

The Sun Devils appeared frustrated by foul calls in a game in which they once led by 10.

By Matthew Tonis | March 5, 2016

Junior Forward Savon Goodman makes the shot amidst heavy Cardinal defense during the game against Stanford on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, AZ. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

ASU men's basketball holds off Stanford

The Sun Devils got big contributions from their post players in a home win.

By Matthew Tonis | March 4, 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.

3 members of ASU men’s basketball’s senior class look to go out on top

The three eldest Sun Devils reflect on their time in Tempe.

By Matthew Tonis | March 2, 2016

Guard Gerry Blakes (4) moves past the OSU defense on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe.

ASU men’s basketball loses fourth in a row at Colorado

Gerry Blakes helped the Sun Devils overcome an early deficit, but Colorado pulled ahead late.

By Matthew Tonis | February 28, 2016

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