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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 holds on to upset No. 18 Texas A&M

The Sun Devils led by as many as 25 in their big win

By Matthew Tonis | December 6, 2015

Arizona State Sun Devils forward Savon Goodman, left, dunks over UCSB forward Sam Beeler at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. The Sun Devils defeated the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, 70-68.

Nonconference gauntlet provides opportunity for ASU men's basketball to continue momentum after fast start

A pair of strong performances against ranked opponents Texas A&M and Kentucky could change the perception of the Sun Devil program.

By Fabian Ardaya | December 5, 2015

Sophomore guard Tra Holder (0) fights to get past Western New Mexico defenders during the second half of an exhibition game at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. The Sun Devils defeated Western New Mexico 102-34.

Tra Holder's late layup lifts ASU men's basketball to road win over Creighton

Tra Holder's game-winning layup with 15 seconds remaining lifted the Sun Devils to a win.

By Fabian Ardaya | December 2, 2015

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.

Persistence on offensive glass pays dividends for Eric Jacobsen, ASU men's basketball

The Sun Devils put in work on the glass and scrapped their way to a win over UC Santa Barbara

By Fabian Ardaya | November 29, 2015

Arizona State Sun Devils forward Eric Jacobsen, left, takes a shot over UCSB forward Sam Beeler 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.

ASU men's basketball edges UCSB on Eric Jacobsen's buzzer-beater

The Sun Devils overcame poor shooting to get back in the win column

By Matthew Tonis | November 29, 2015

Junior forward Savon Goodman, right, fights for control of the ball in a game against Kennesaw State on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils took down the Owls 91-53.

ASU men's basketball falls in overtime to Marquette in Legends Classic final

The Sun Devils came up short in Brooklyn

By Matthew Tonis | November 24, 2015

Sophomore guard Tra Holder pushes into the key during an exhibition game at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. The Sun Devils defeated Western New Mexico 102-34.

ASU men's basketball holds off NC State behind Tra Holder's career night

The Sun Devils will face Marquette Tuesday in the Legends Classic.

By Fabian Ardaya | November 23, 2015

Junior forward Obinna Oleka (5) fights into the key against Kennesaw State on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils took down the Owls 91-53.

Oleka's breakout performance leads ASU men's basketball to blowout win against Kennesaw State

The junior college transfer excelled off the bench in the win.

By Fabian Ardaya | November 18, 2015

Senior center Eric Jacobsen dunks over Kennesaw State's Kendrick Ray during the fourth quarter on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils took down the Owls 91-53.

ASU men's basketball thrashes Kennesaw State

The Sun Devils never trailed in their 91-53 win

By Matthew Tonis | November 18, 2015

Senior guard Gerry Blakes drives to the basket against Belmont on Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Bruins 83-74.

ASU men's basketball rides to first win on Gerry Blakes' birthday

The senior guard contributed 22 points on his 22nd birthday.

By Fabian Ardaya | November 17, 2015

Junior guard Andre Spight (24) takes a shot against Belmont on Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Bruins 83-74.

ASU men's basketball stops Belmont for its first win of the season

The Sun Devils came out firing to secure Bobby Hurley's first win.

By Matthew Tonis | November 16, 2015

Junior forward Savon Goodman (11) attempts to block a shot in the first half against Sacramento State on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Hornets defeated the Sun Devils 66-63.

ASU men's basketball's season debut spoiled by Sacramento State

A lackluster effort has the Sun Devils behind the eight ball to open their season

By Matthew Tonis | November 13, 2015

ASU then-sophomore forward Savon Goodman goes up for a layup against Cal in this photo from the 2014-15 season. Goodman is expected to play in ASU's 2015-16 season opener.

ASU men's basketball forward Savon Goodman expected to play in season opener

Goodman missed most of the preseason with a right foot injury.

By Fabian Ardaya | November 9, 2015

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 eager for outside competition

The Sun Devils test their skills with upcoming scrimmages

By Matthew Tonis | October 28, 2015

Sophomore guard Austin Withereill takes the ball to the hoop during the men's intra-squad scrimmage on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe.

ASU men's basketball shows off at Maroon and Gold Madness

The Sun Devils put on a show for their fans in the first public access of the season

By Matthew Tonis | October 10, 2015

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

Sights and sounds of ASU basketball media day

The Sun Devils open the Bobby Hurley era

By Matthew Tonis | September 29, 2015

ASU men's hoops announces non-conference game against Stephen F. Austin

The Sun Devils will play the Lumberjacks, who made the NCAA Tournament in each of the last two seasons, on Dec. 22.

By Fabian Ardaya | August 17, 2015

ASU men's basketball matchups set for Legends Classic

ASU will face NC State at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.

By Fabian Ardaya | August 6, 2015

ASU men's hoops lands commit from 2016 center Jethro Tshisumpa

Tshisumpa is the second commit to Bobby Hurley's 2016 class.

By Fabian Ardaya | July 28, 2015

ASU men's basketball lands 2015 commitment from Andre Adams

Adams is another late addition to the class of 2015.

By Fabian Ardaya | July 21, 2015

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