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ASU men's basketball's upset bid comes up short against No. 3 Iowa State

ASU dropped to 2-6 in Big 12 play after falling to a No. 3 Iowa State team backed by a majority Cyclones crowd in Tempe.

By Jack McCarthy | January 25, 2025

ASU men's basketball turns to Big 12 after solid nonconference

After a strong first 11 games for the Sun Devils, they need to keep their foot on the gas as they prepare for one of the toughest remaining schedules in college basketball.

By Jack McCarthy | December 23, 2024

Joson Sanon shines, ASU wins Acrisure Classic

Bobby Hurley wins his fourth non-conference tournament with the Sun Devils with the help of Joson Sanon's spectacular play.

By Jack McCarthy | December 2, 2024

Roster replacements: An early look at ASU men's basketball's new additions

ASU's new recruits and transfers have played a critical part of their 4-1 start to the season with the potential to do more.

By Pratham Valluri | November 20, 2024

ASU men's basketball finds its footing early in nonconference play

A worrying start to the year has been put in the back of Sun Devil minds as ASU men's basketball boasts a 4-1 record.

By Jack McCarthy | November 18, 2024

Bobby Hurley returns to Duke, ASU faces defeat

ASU head coach Bobby Hurley relished his reunion weekend at Duke until the Sun Devils' offensive and defensive issues led to a 56-point exhibition loss.

By Jack McCarthy | October 28, 2024

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Key additions boost ASU men's basketball offensive ceiling

The ASU men's basketball team's impressive recruiting class and experienced transfers may help the team improve offensive output after a lackluster season.

By Pratham Valluri | October 17, 2024

ASU announces men's basketball nonconference schedule

The ASU men's basketball team recently announced its nonconference schedule for the upcoming season highlighted by matchups against Gonzaga and GCU before the Sun Devils' inaugural Big 12 schedule.

By Jack McCarthy | September 9, 2024

Bobby Hurley builds new team embracing modern tactics

After a mediocre season last year, head coach Bobby Hurley has reloaded the ASU men's basketball lineup and is looking to compete in the Big 12.

By Henry Smardo | August 1, 2024

Jayden Quaintance becomes one of the highest-rated recruits in ASU history

One of the highest-rated recruits in ASU basketball history is on his way to Tempe after de-committing from Kentucky, giving head coach Bobby Hurley a new big man.

By Henry Smardo | April 29, 2024

Point guard Austin Nunez is returning to the Sun Devils, reunites with Bobby Hurley

Sophomore point guard Austin Nunez announced Wednesday he is leaving Ole Miss to re-sign with ASU, reuniting with his old coach Bobby Hurley.

By Giovanni Barberio | April 25, 2024

ASU men's basketball is once again battling massive turnover this offseason

Facing mass turnover, ASU men's basketball must continue working in the portal to become a full team and fill the coaching gap.

By Henry Smardo | April 16, 2024

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From basketball to politics: Tempe's relationship with Skopje over the decades

More than half a century old, Tempe's and Skopje's Sister City friendship has influenced diplomatic ties between the United States and what is now North Macedonia.

By Mia Osmonbekov | April 11, 2024

UConn avoids upset by Alabama to advance to second straight championship game

UConn head coach Dan Hurley has his Huskies pummeling their way back to yet another national championship game after a 86-72 Final Four win over Alabama.

By Jack Barron | April 6, 2024

Purdue ends NC State's Cinderella run, advances to first title game since 1969

Purdue and NC State brought mismatched teams to the floor of the Final Four, and the Boilermakers came out on top in gritty fashion.

By Jack Barron | April 6, 2024

How the Final Four's court got to Arizona from the small, Michigan town where it was made

The Final Four court traveled over 2,500 miles from a tiny town in Michigan's Upper Peninsula to State Farm Stadium after a year's long building process.

By Jack Barron | April 2, 2024

Glendale won't break even from hosting Final Four

Glendale won't benefit from hosting the 2024 Men's Final Four, as its multimillion-dollar contribution toward hosting costs won't be made up in any tax contributions from the games.

By Jack Barron | April 1, 2024

State Press Play: Another Crow-versation

Join hosts Abby Bessinger and Tyler Abrams for this week's episode of State Press Play. Tune in to hear from ASU President Michael Crow, as well as about basketball transfers and how AI on campus will effect art. New episodes weekly.

By Tyler Abrams , Abby Bessinger and Nate Gyore | March 31, 2024

The young ASU basketball off-season is off to a tumultuous start

Many changes have already happened to the Sun Devil men's basketball team and there may be more to come, but they have skilled incoming high school recruits.

By Henry Smardo | March 27, 2024

Single-season steals record holder Frankie Collins to enter transfer portal

Junior guard Frankie Collins becomes the fourth Sun Devil to enter the transfer portal this offseason after a historic defensive season.

By Alfred Smith III | March 26, 2024

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