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Missed opportunities cost ASU men's basketball in loss to NAU

For the second time in a week, ASU found itself trailing in the final second. This time, they were unable to make a buzzer-beater as they fell to NAU on Saturday.

By Master Tesfatsion | December 18, 2011

Felix's three gives men's basketball third home win

Junior Carrick Felix's fifteen points lifted the Sun Devils to a 60-57 victory over North Dakota State.

By Master Tesfatsion | December 10, 2011

Jahii Carson ruled ineligible

The NCAA has ruled that freshman guard Jahii Carson will not be eligible to play in the 2011-2012 season.

By Master Tesfatsion | December 9, 2011

Men's basketball falls to Nevada

ASU falls to Nevada in a game full of turnovers and poor shot selection.

By Master Tesfatsion | December 8, 2011

ASU sophomore wing Keala King lines up a free throw during the Sun Devils’ win over Grand Canyon on Nov. 5. King dropped in 18 points during ASU’s road win over Tulsa on Saturday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball gets first road win at Tulsa

The ASU men’s basketball team picked up its first road victory this season.

By Master Tesfatsion | December 4, 2011

ASU junior guard Carrick Felix guards the perimeter during the Sun Devils’ victory over Montana State. The .500 Golden Hurricanes host ASU in Tulsa on Saturday. (Photo Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball faces fourth straight road game

The ASU men’s basketball team has plenty to build upon as it prepares to travel to Tulsa Saturday.

By Master Tesfatsion | December 1, 2011

ASU sophomore guard Keala King (left) goes up for a layup against New Mexico senior forward Drew Gordon during the Sun Devils 76-71 loss to the Lobos on Nov. 17. The Sun Devils finished the Old Spice Classic in Orlando, Fla. 1-3 and are now 2-6 on the season. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball finishes 1-3 in Old Spice Classic

Thrill rides foreshadowed the Sun Devils’ roller coaster Thanksgiving weekend.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 27, 2011

Men's Basketball falls to Fairfield

The Sun Devils’ turnover woes did not change during their first road game of the season.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 25, 2011

ASU junior guard Carrick Felix goes for a layup against New Mexico senior forward Drew Gordon during the Lobos’ 76-71 win on Friday. Despite Felix’s strong game, the Sun Devils were unable to complete the last-minute comeback. (Photo by Samuel Rosenbaum)

New Mexico pulls away late over men’s basketball

The ASU men’s basketball team showed a noticeable size of improvement Friday.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 20, 2011

LOOKING UP: ASU junior Trent Lockett goes for the reverse layup during the Sun Devils’ loss to Pepperdine on Tuesday. ASU faces a stern test on Friday against New Mexico, who is already 3-1. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Lobos provide defensive test for men’s basketball

For men’s basketball, it won’t get any easier with New Mexico rolling into town.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 17, 2011

Slideshow: 2011-12 Basketball season

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By State Press Photo Staff | November 15, 2011

NOT ENOUGH: ASU sophomore center Jordan Bachynski tries to work past senior forward Taylor Darby during the Sun Devils’ 66-60 loss to the Waves on Tuesday. ASU coach Herb Sendek brought in Bachynski and freshman guard Max Heller to try to spark the Sun Devils in the second half, but the surge came up short. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball stifled by Pepperdine

It was difficult to tell who had a bigger no-show: the attendance at Wells Fargo Arena, or the team on the floor.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 15, 2011

TAKE TWO: ASU sophomore wing Keala King drives inside against Montana State sophomore forward Shawn Reid during the Sun Devils’ win on Friday. ASU looks to go 2-0 when the take on Pepperdine at home on Tuesday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball hosts Pepperdine after sloppy start

Overall improvement is the theme following Friday’s victory over Montana State.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 14, 2011

TOO CLOSE: ASU junior guard Trent Lockett reaches for a layup during the Sun Devils’ victory over Montana State on Friday. ASU let MSU come roaring back in the second half, but managed to escape with the win. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball squeezes by Montana State

This surely wasn’t the way ASU men’s basketball pictured its season opener.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 13, 2011

SO IT BEGINS: ASU coach Herb Sendek watches sophomore guard Keala King drive up court during the Sun Devils’ exhibition win over Grand Canyon. ASU will likely begin its season without the services of freshman Jahii Carson, who is still waiting on the NCAA to determine his eligibility. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Basketball set to open against Montana State

The ASU men’s basketball season tips off Friday against Montana State

By Master Tesfatsion | November 9, 2011

IN ENEMY TERRITORY: ASU sophomore guard Keala King (21) drives the ball against two Grand Canyon defenders during the Sun Devils’ 89-69 exhibition win over the Antelopes. The Sun Devils said they corrected some of their mistakes they were experiencing in practice in the ‘Lopes inaugural game at GCU Arena. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball downs GCU in exhibition

The ASU men’s basketball team showed promise in an 89-69 win over GCU. | Slideshow inside |

By John McKelvey III | November 6, 2011

Offense solid at basketball scrimmage

Herb Sendek wasn’t watching Saturday’s scrimmage at Wells Fargo Arena on the bench.

By Master Tesfatsion | October 23, 2011

FRESH START: The ASU men’s basketball team poses for photos during media day on Wednesday. The Sun Devils have are hoping to capitalize on the new season after a less-than-stellar campaign last year. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Basketball upbeat during media day

Every team has a sense of new beginnings this time of year.

By Master Tesfatsion | October 12, 2011

Expansion impacts beyond football

We’ll take a look at a few of the ASU sports that will be impacted the most by the potential Pac-16 changes.

By Elijah Grasser | September 13, 2011

Lever’s No. 12 to be retired

ASU Athletics announced Monday the men’s basketball team will retire Lafayette “Fat” Lever’s No. 12 during the Jan. 28 home game against Washington State.

By Josh Nacion | August 24, 2011

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