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Junior guard Gerry Blakes drives to the basket during ASU's 68-44 win over Loyola Marymount on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at Wells Fargo Arena.

ASU basketball's Gerry Blakes transitioning to point guard

Junior Gerry Blakes is learning the point guard position on the fly

By Justin Janssen | January 6, 2015

ASU men’s basketball blown out by UA

ASU committed a season-high 22 turnovers in a 24-point loss to rival No. 8 UA Sunday night.

By Justin Janssen | January 4, 2015

Pac-12 power rankings: ASU men's basketball enters conference play with room to grow

The Sun Devils begin Pac-12 play near the bottom of the conference in power rankings, but the development of Savon Goodman could change the team's fortunes.

| January 1, 2015

Senior forward Shaquille McKissic dunks the ball in a game against Pepperdine, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. After trailing the entire first half, the Sun Devils came from behind and defeated the Waves 81-74. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

ASU men's basketball gets past tough Harvard defense

Roosevelt Scott provided a defensive spark against Harvard's leading scorer.

| December 28, 2014

Freshman guard Tra Holder dashes down court after Colgate opposition losses possession. ASU narrowly defeated Colgate, 78-71, at Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

Gerry Blakes receives start as ASU men's basketball dismantles Detroit 93-54

Savon Goodman had his second double-double in three games and led the aggressive ASU game plan.

By Logan Newman | December 23, 2014

Coach Herb Sendek's Sun Devils fell to Marquette 78-71 on Dec. 16, 2014 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee. (Photo by Stefan Modrich)

ASU men's basketball tripped up by turnovers in 78-71 loss at Marquette

ASU came out cold on a chilly night in Milwaukee, shooting just 38. 7 percent en route to a 78-71 loss to the Golden Eagles at the Bradley Center.

| December 16, 2014

Shaquielle McKissic's double-double powers ASU men's basketball past Pepperdine

Shaquielle McKissic scored 22 points and Eric Jacobsen added 20 points in ASU's 81-74 victory over the Pepperdine Waves at Wells Fargo Arena.

By Stefan Modrich | December 13, 2014

ASU junior forward Eric Jacobsen scores a layup early in the first half during the ASU vs UNLV game on Dec. 3rd, 2014 at the Wells Fargo Arena. Jacobsen would command the post scoring 16 points to lead the Sun Devils to a 77-55 victory over the Runnin Rebels. (Photo by Daniel Kwon)

ASU men's basketball slowly finding its bearings

It's still very early in the season, but this young core of Sun Devils is starting to develop an identity.

By Marc Steiner | December 3, 2014

Senior guard Bo Barnes nails a jumper late in the second half at the ASU vs UNLV game on Dec. 3rd, 2014 at the Wells Fargo Arena. Barnes's 11 points would help the Sun Devils to a 77-55 victory over the Runnin Rebels. (Photo by Daniel Kwon)

ASU men's basketball outruns the Rebels

The Sun Devils came from behind for a statement victory.

By Matthew Tonis | December 3, 2014

ASU basketball clings to 78-71 win over Colgate

The Sun Devils staved off a rally for their fourth win

| November 29, 2014

Junior forward Eric Jacobsen clears a jump shot. ASU narrowly defeated Colgate, 78-71, at Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

Defense a sore point for ASU men's basketball against efficient Colgate attack

A young and inexperienced Sun Devil team pulled away with a win in their return to Wells Fargo Arena, but not without a couple of close calls.

By Marc Steiner | November 29, 2014

Junior forward Eric Jacobsen (left) and junior guard Gerry Blakes attempt to block a Chicago State shot, Friday. Nov. 14, 2014 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Cougars 81-67. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

ASU men's basketball stumbles late in 76-71 loss to Alabama

The Sun Devils couldn't slow down Levi Randolph, whose hot hand carried the Crimson Tide to a 76-71 victory over ASU men's basketball in Kansas City.

| November 25, 2014

ASU basketball falls to Maryland in shootout

The Sun Devils could not close out a high-scoring effort, losing 78-73 to the Terps in Kansas City.

| November 24, 2014

Sophomore guard Chance Murray battles a Loyola Marymount defender to the net at a home game on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014. The Sun Devils won against Loyola Marymount 68–44. (Photo by Sawyer Hardebeck)

Lights-out shooting, stellar defense propels ASU basketball past Loyola Marymount

The Sun Devils hit 10 threes, and held LMU's top scorer, Evan Payne, to only nine points.

By Marc Steiner | November 20, 2014

ASU men's basketball pulls away from Loyola Marymount, wins 68-44

The Sun Devils ended the game on a 20-6 run to win easily.

| November 20, 2014

Junior guard Gerry Blakes goes up for a layup in a game against Chicago State, Friday. Nov. 14, 2014 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Cougars 81-67. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

ASU basketball searches for offensive identity, hosts Loyola Marymount

The new-look Sun Devil team is still trying to find its way.

By Marc Steiner | November 19, 2014

Sophomore guard Chance Murray is defended by Bethune Cookman senior guard Maurice Taylor while attempting to inbound the ball in the second half of ASU's 49-39 win over the Wildcats at Wells Fargo Arena on Monday, Nov. 17, 2014. (Photo by Stefan Modrich)

ASU men's basketball holds on to top Bethune-Cookman 49-39

The Sun Devils hung on to beat the Wildcats after a sluggish second half, boosted by Eric Jacobsen's double-double.

| November 17, 2014

ASU basketball vs. Chicago State: By the numbers

See what numbers stood out from ASU's season opening win against Chicago State.

By Marc Steiner | November 14, 2014

ASU men's basketball wins big in season opener, drops Chicago State 86-50

The Sun Devils took it to Chicago State to start the season strong.

| November 14, 2014

Sophomore guard Jahii Carson looks to make his next move against UA defense at a home game on Feb. 14, 2014. ASU won against UA 69-66. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

ASU men's basketball embarks on mystery season

The Sun Devils have a lot of question marks as they head into their 2014-15 slate.

| November 12, 2014

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