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Freshman center shakes off rust after Mormon mission

To make a comeback would take a lot of hard work to not only redevelop skill, but to get in shape to play at a high level. For ASU freshman center Jordan Bachynski, this is his challenge.

By Andrew Gruman | January 27, 2011

Men’s basketball hosts defensive minded USC

After seeing improvement in a loss against Washington State last weekend, ASU now needs victories.

By Andrew Gruman | January 27, 2011

Washington, UA lead Pac-10 race

The Pac-10 is still a two-team race, what’s left to decide is the champion and if anyone else can make a push for the NCAA tournament.

By Andrew Gruman | January 27, 2011

Failed Upset: ASU sophomore guard Trent Lockett attempts to drive past Washington redshirt freshman guard C.J. Wilcox during the Huskies’ 88-75 victory over the Sun Devils on Saturday. (Photo Courtesy of Luke Springer | The Daily of the University of Washington)

No upset for ASU men’s hoops at Washington

The Sun Devils had a chance with three minutes left in the game, but Washington pulled away late and placed ASU in the basement of the Pac-10.

By Andrew Gruman | January 23, 2011

(Photo Courtesy of Alicia Carlson | Daily Evergreen)

Men’s hoops falls to WSU

ASU men’s basketball has now dropped four straight conference games, and things won’t get any easier on Saturday when the Sun Devils head to Seattle to take on No. 20 Washington.

By Andrew Gruman | January 20, 2011

Pac-10 led by deep Washington squad

The Pac-10 may only receive two invites to the NCAA tournament this season, and for now, only two teams appear worthy.

By Andrew Gruman | January 20, 2011

Problems staying healthy could hurt men’s hoops in Washington

Between injuries and illness, the ASU men’s basketball team has struggled to stay healthy, which could hurt them on a trip to Washington.

By Andrew Gruman | January 20, 2011

Men’s hoops' struggles shouldn’t be cause for concern quite yet

More than anything else that has occurred on the floor for the Sun Devils this season, Mesa point guard Jahii Carson has provided the program’s faithful, however large or small the size, a reason to be optimistic about its future.

By Nick Ruland | January 19, 2011

Pac-10 stars no longer one-and-done freshmen

After several seasons of watching talented underclassmen leave for the NBA, the Pac-10 is once again producing names that garner national recognition.

By Nathan Meacham | January 18, 2011

ASU Men's Basketball Prepares For Washington Schools

ASU hopes to turn things around when they face Washington State and the University of Washington this week. Senior guard Jamelle McMillan believes it is imperative they play well in Washington.

By sptvweb | January 18, 2011

Men’s basketball falls to UA, 80-69

Sophomore guard Trent Lockett netted 17 points along with senior guard Ty Abbott’s 14 for the Sun Devils, but ASU was unable to combat UA’s strong presence in the paint.

By Greg Dillard | January 15, 2011

Defense key to victory against Gardner-Webb

ASU's defense helped the Sun Devils improve to 4-4 on Saturday, as they defeated the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs 71-48.

By Derek Trebesch | December 13, 2010

Basketball improves to 4-4 with win against Gardner-Webb

ASU improved to 4-4 on the season with their win against the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs.

By Noah Findling | December 13, 2010

ASU defeats Gardner-Webb 71-48

A quick recap of the Sun Devils' 23-point victory over the Gardner-Webb University Bulldogs.

By Noah Findling | December 11, 2010

IN NEED OF CHANGE: Sophomore guard Trent Lockett tallied a double-double Sunday against Richmond, notching 12 points and 10 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough and the ASU men’s basketball team lost it’s third straight game, 67-61. ASU also lost to UR exactly 23 years earlier in the only other meeting between the two teams. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

ASU men’s hoops falls to Richmond for third straight loss

Playing at home for jus the second time this season, the ASU men’s basketball team fell to Richmond Sunday afternoon 67-61, the team’s third straight loss.

By Tyler Lockman | December 5, 2010

RISE UP: Senior guard Jamelle McMillan goes up for a layup against UAB during the Sun Devils home opener on Nov. 20. ASU fell to the undefeated No. 11 Baylor Bears 68-54 Thursday night. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Baylor drops men’s hoops for second straight year

Trying to avenge a close loss in Tempe last season, the ASU men’s basketball team was unable to stop senior guard LaceDarius Dunn and the Baylor defense, falling 68-54 on Thursday night.

By Tyler Lockman | December 2, 2010

LEADING MAN: Sophomore guard Trent Lockett goes up for a dunk during last weekend's game against UAB. Lockett led ASU to two wins over the weekend in the Great Alaksa Shootout, scoring 24 points against Weber State and 18 against Houston Baptist. The Sun Devils fell Saturday to St. Johns in the tournament championship game with senior guard Ty Abbott leading the way with 22 points.

Men’s hoops falters in Great Alaska Shootout championship

St. John’s used a six-point possession to turn its deficit into a tie game, and the Red Storm’s pressure defense controlled the Sun Devils the rest of the way.

By Andrew Gruman | November 28, 2010

READY TO SCORE: Sophomore infielder Lexi Anderson gets a lead off third base during ASU’s 14-0 win over Rutgers Feb. 21 at Farrington Stadium. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Men’s basketball braves cold of Alaska for tournament

While other college basketball teams are off to places like the Bahamas, Puerto Rico and Orlando, ASU is venturing north to colder weather for the Great Alaska Shootout.

By Andrew Gruman | November 23, 2010

CLUTCH: ASU senior guard Ty Abbot, who hobbled from a knee injury earlier in the game, goes up for the game winning 3-point shot with 2.2 seconds remaining in the Sun Devils' 69-66 victory over the UAB Blazers on Saturday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men's basketball sinks UAB on last-second three

After banging knees with an opponent, senior guard Ty Abbott left the game. It was his insistence that he return that gave the ASU men's basketball it's first win of the season over UAB on Saturday.

By Andrew Gruman | November 20, 2010

ROUGH ROAD: Freshman forward Kyle Cain dribbles into the lane as New Mexico senior guard Dairese Gary defends Tuesday night's Lobos win in Albuquerque. The Sun Devils open at home Saturday against Alabama-Birmingham, a team that has averaged 21.8 wins over the last seven seasons. (Photo Courtesy of the Daily Lobo)

Schedule stays tough for men’s hoops in home opener

Awaiting ASU on Saturday afternoon is an Alabama-Birmingham program that has averaged 21.8 wins in the past seven seasons and has been a top-50 RPI team in five of the past seven seasons.

By Andrew Gruman | November 18, 2010

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