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Mesa recruit Carson breaking trend with ASU commitment

It would have made sense for Mesa High school guard Jahii Carson to commit to play for UA, but Carson wanted to do things differently.

By Andrew Gruman | November 17, 2010

FALLING SHORT: ASU sophomore center Ruslan Pateev and New Mexico freshman center Alex Kirk battle for a rebound during Tuesday night's game in Albuquerque. The Lobos topped the Sun Devils 76-62 behind a crucial 20-0 run in the first half. (Photo Courtesy of Vanessa Sanchez)

Men’s basketball drops season opener to Lobos

The Sun Devils appeared poised and ready to compete in one of the toughest road venues in the nation, but then one stretch changed the tone for the rest of the game.

By Andrew Gruman | November 16, 2010

Men's basketball 2010-11 season preview

A preview of the 2010-2011 ASU Sun Devils men's basketball team

By Noah Findling | November 15, 2010

FIRED UP: Senior guard Ty Abbott puts up a shot over an Oregon defender last season. After earning First Team All-Pac-10 honors last year, Abbott returns as the Sun Devils' primary leader. ASU men's basketball opens the season Tuesday night in Albuquerque, N.M., against UNM. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Sun Devils take on UNM to start new season

With the 2010-2011 season kicking off Tuesday night with the Sun Devils on the road, The State Press previews the ASU men’s basketball season.

By Andrew Gruman | November 15, 2010

Sophomore quarterback Osweiler to join men’s basketball team

The desire to play basketball never left ASU quarterback Brock Osweiler, and now the former Gonzaga recruit looks to succeed as a two-sport athlete.

By Andrew Gruman | November 11, 2010

Sophomore quarterback Osweiler to join men’s basketball team

According to an ASU athletics official, steps are being taken to have sophomore backup quarterback Brock Osweiler join the men’s basketball team after the football season is over.

By Andrew Gruman | November 10, 2010

Suns need second unit, Dragic, more than ever

After an upstart sophomore campaign, a sensational playoff performance and a solid start in 2010, Goran Dragic has shown his ability to run the Phoenix Suns’ offense.

By Nathan Meacham | November 8, 2010

Men’s basketball picked to finish 4th in Pac-10

The ASU men’s basketball team was picked to finish fourth in the Pac-10, according to a poll of media members who cover Pac-10 men’s basketball.

By Nathan Meacham | October 28, 2010

New faces, goals as basketball set to begin

Even though temperatures are still high in the Valley, the start of the ASU men’s basketball season is just around the corner.

By Andrew Gruman | October 13, 2010

Guard Abbott a candidate for Wooden Award

ASU men’s basketball senior guard Ty Abbott is a preseason candidate for the 2010-2011 John R. Wooden Award, college basketball’s most prestigious honor.

By Tyler Lockman | October 4, 2010

Pac-10 men’s basketball TV schedule released

The Pac-10 announced the 2010-2011 Pac-10 men’s basketball television schedule Tuesday, which included eight nationally televised games for ASU.

By Nathan Meacham | September 28, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 2

Tempe and ASU Police reported the following incidents.

By Tyler Lockman | September 1, 2010

Devil Dish: Aug. 30

Exerpt: It was a little scary hearing that Goran Dragic wanted to return to Europe, but thank God for miscommunication.

By Nathan Meacham | August 29, 2010

ASU basketball lands top recruit

Top point guard prospect, Jahii Carson, gave the ASU coaching staff his verbal commitment to the school during an unofficial visit on Saturday.

By Andrew Gruman | August 22, 2010

Devil Dish: Aug. 23

ESPN recently conducted a survey, asking its bloggers not ‘if the Miami Heat will win a championship,” but “How many?” Only four of the 93 who responded provided the correct answer: zero.

By Nick Ruland | August 22, 2010

PHOTO COURTESY OF STEVE RODRIGUEZ
BOX OUT :ASU senior point guard Jamelle McMillan will be relied on heavily for on- and off-the-court leadership this season.

McMillan spills on defense, full-court press, Sendek

Senior point guard Jamelle McMillan answers questions about the upcoming season.

By Nick Kosmider | July 18, 2010

State Press Weekly, issue 2

On this week's edition of State Press Weekly, Crow appointed to new council, 62nd Emmy Award round-up, and Sun Devil Basketball Preview. (w/ music from the Pharcyde and Zach Evans)

By State Press Staff | July 14, 2010

Devil Dish: Source control

Look, unnamed sources are often a vital means of uncovering information for reporters and can be great tools in collecting background information, but this is getting out of control.

By Nick Kosmider | July 5, 2010

ASU coach Herb Sendek will welcome seven new players to his 2010-11 Sun Devil basketball team. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Sendek excited about new cast of players

ASU basketball coach Herb Sendek says he is optimistic about his recent seven-man recruiting class.

By Nick Kosmider | June 21, 2010

Colorado accepts invitation to join Pac-10 conference

Colorado President Bruce D. Benson said the Pac-10 is a perfect match for the university, both academically and athletically, and looks forward to a productive relationship.

By Nick Kosmider | June 10, 2010

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