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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

Jahii Carson named to U19 squad

Incoming freshman Jahii Carson has been named to the U.S. roster for the U19 World Championships.

By Elijah Grasser | June 26, 2011

Men’s basketball signs three, two transfers

Head coach Herb Sendek and the ASU men’s basketball team announced the signing of three players on Tuesday, including two transfers.

By Andrew Gruman | April 26, 2011

1-on-1 with forward Trent Lockett

Sophomore forward Trent Lockett sat down with Derek Trebesch to discuss the results of last season, the impact of losing three seniors and the life of an athlete enrolled in Barrett, The Honors College

By Derek Trebesch | April 11, 2011

Lockett earns First-Team Pac-10 All-Academic Honors

ASU sophomore guard Trent Lockett has now been named to the second-team All-Pac-10 team and to the first-team Pac-10 All-Academic team after posting a 3.31 overall GPA.

By Elijah Grasser | March 28, 2011

Men's basketball has its season come to an end

ASU’s long and frustrating season came to an end on Thursday night. A feverish attempt at a late comeback came up short and the Sun Devils fell 76-69 in the first round of the Pac-10 Tournament.

By Andrew Gruman | March 9, 2011

State Press Weekly: Debt pushes students into bankruptcy after college

State Press Weekly hosts Mauro Whiteman and Samantha Valtierra Bush bring you the news and a special report from Ashlyn Biggs on student bankruptcy.

By State Press Staff | March 8, 2011

Favorable momentum: ASU senior guard Rihards Kuksiks shoots over Oregon State redshirt junior forward Kevin McShane during the Sun Devils’ 80-66 victory over the Beavers on Saturday. ASU opens the first round against Oregon on Wednesday, the only Pac-10 team it swept this season. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Men’s basketball opens Pac-10 tournament against Ducks

While it would take a miracle for the Sun Devils to run the table and seal the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA tournament, the job now is to show that it can be done.

By Andrew Gruman | March 8, 2011

Bidding Farewell: ASU coach Herb Sendek (left) holds back the tears while standing next to Ty Abbott and his mother during senior introductions before the Sun Devils game against Oregon State Saturday. Abbott scored 22 points in his final regular season game. (Photo courtesy of Beth Easterbrook)

Men’s hoops tops OSU on emotional senior day

With an 80-66 rout over Oregon State on senior day, Ty Abbott, Jamelle McMillan and Rihards Kuksiks won their 80th career game, making them the winningest players in ASU history.

By Andrew Gruman | March 6, 2011

Lifted: ASU senior guard Ty Abbott sores over Oregon redshirt senior forward Joevan Catron during the Sun Devils’ 20-point victory over the Ducks in Tempe Thursday night. Abbott and fellow senior Rihards Kuksiks scored 22 points each in the game. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

3-point shooting dictates victory over Ducks

Behind a season high 16 made triples, ASU completed the season sweep of Oregon with a 73-53 victory at Wells Fargo Arena Thursday night.