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Senior guard Bo Barnes nails a jumper late in the second half at the ASU vs UNLV game on Dec. 3rd, 2014 at the Wells Fargo Arena. Barnes's 11 points would help the Sun Devils to a 77-55 victory over the Runnin Rebels. (Photo by Daniel Kwon)

ASU men's basketball outruns the Rebels

The Sun Devils came from behind for a statement victory.

By Matthew Tonis | December 3, 2014

Freshman guard Tra Holder dashes down court after Colgate opposition losses possession. ASU narrowly defeated Colgate, 78-71, at Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

ASU basketball clings to 78-71 win over Colgate

The Sun Devils staved off a rally for their fourth win

| November 29, 2014

Junior forward Eric Jacobsen clears a jump shot. ASU narrowly defeated Colgate, 78-71, at Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

Defense a sore point for ASU men's basketball against efficient Colgate attack

A young and inexperienced Sun Devil team pulled away with a win in their return to Wells Fargo Arena, but not without a couple of close calls.

By Marc Steiner | November 29, 2014

Junior forward Eric Jacobsen (left) and junior guard Gerry Blakes attempt to block a Chicago State shot, Friday. Nov. 14, 2014 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Cougars 81-67. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

ASU men's basketball stumbles late in 76-71 loss to Alabama

The Sun Devils couldn't slow down Levi Randolph, whose hot hand carried the Crimson Tide to a 76-71 victory over ASU men's basketball in Kansas City.

| November 25, 2014

Junior guard Gerry Blakes drives to the basket during ASU's 68-44 win over Loyola Marymount on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at Wells Fargo Arena.

ASU basketball falls to Maryland in shootout

The Sun Devils could not close out a high-scoring effort, losing 78-73 to the Terps in Kansas City.

| November 24, 2014

Sophomore guard Chance Murray battles a Loyola Marymount defender to the net at a home game on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014. The Sun Devils won against Loyola Marymount 68–44. (Photo by Sawyer Hardebeck)

Lights-out shooting, stellar defense propels ASU basketball past Loyola Marymount

The Sun Devils hit 10 threes, and held LMU's top scorer, Evan Payne, to only nine points.

By Marc Steiner | November 20, 2014

ASU men's basketball pulls away from Loyola Marymount, wins 68-44

The Sun Devils ended the game on a 20-6 run to win easily.

| November 20, 2014

Junior guard Gerry Blakes goes up for a layup in a game against Chicago State, Friday. Nov. 14, 2014 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Cougars 81-67. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

ASU basketball searches for offensive identity, hosts Loyola Marymount

The new-look Sun Devil team is still trying to find its way.

By Marc Steiner | November 19, 2014

Sophomore guard Chance Murray is defended by Bethune Cookman senior guard Maurice Taylor while attempting to inbound the ball in the second half of ASU's 49-39 win over the Wildcats at Wells Fargo Arena on Monday, Nov. 17, 2014. (Photo by Stefan Modrich)

ASU men's basketball holds on to top Bethune-Cookman 49-39

The Sun Devils hung on to beat the Wildcats after a sluggish second half, boosted by Eric Jacobsen's double-double.

| November 17, 2014

ASU basketball vs. Chicago State: By the numbers

See what numbers stood out from ASU's season opening win against Chicago State.

By Marc Steiner | November 14, 2014

ASU men's basketball wins big in season opener, drops Chicago State 86-50

The Sun Devils took it to Chicago State to start the season strong.

| November 14, 2014

Sophomore guard Jahii Carson looks to make his next move against UA defense at a home game on Feb. 14, 2014. ASU won against UA 69-66. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

ASU men's basketball embarks on mystery season

The Sun Devils have a lot of question marks as they head into their 2014-15 slate.

| November 12, 2014

Brooklyn Nets point guard Deron Williams speaks with the media during shootaround prior to the Nets' matchup with the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014. (Photo by Stefan Modrich)

Shootaround with ASU basketball alumnus Lionel Hollins

Catching up with former Sun Devil basketball player Lionel Hollins, now the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets.

| November 12, 2014

Coach Herb Sendek talks with the media about the beginning of the 2014-15 ASU basketball season.

Bright spots in ASU men's basketball's Maroon and Gold Scrimmage

Who played best for ASU in its annual scrimmage?

| November 7, 2014

Walk-on Corban Murphy represents shift in ASU basketball's recruiting culture

At ASU basketball's media day, Herb Sendek said recruits appear to have "bought in" to the Sun Devil system.

| October 2, 2014

Sophomore Forward Savon Goodman talks about his excitement for the upcoming season, ASU’s first game is on Nov. 14 against Chicago State. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

Without Carson, Marshall, Bachynski, change imminent for ASU basketball

At media day, coach Herb Sendek talked about the four major changes the basketball team faces.

| October 2, 2014

ASU basketball cuts ties with recruit

The Sun Devils have ended their association with a recruit charged with robbery

By Matthew Tonis | September 16, 2014

Sophomore guard Jahii Carson dribbles the ball up the court between defenders against Miami (Ohio). The Sun Devils won 94-50. (Phoot by Vince Dwyyer)

ASU basketball releases Pac-12 schedule

The Sun Devils' conference schedule was announced Monday night.

By Matthew Tonis | September 15, 2014

Buckling down: ASU coach Charli Turner Thorne gives out directions during the Feb. 3 game against Stanford while freshman guard Adrienne Thomas waits in the background. The Sun Devils are tied for third in the conference with USC, whom they face on Thursday. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

ASU basketball coaches Herb Sendek, Charli Turner-Thorne earn contract extensions

ASU men's basketball coach Herb Sendek received a contract extension after leading the Sun Devils to their first NCAA tournament berth since 2009 last season.

| September 1, 2014

After a stellar career at ASU, point guard Jahii Carson will be waiting to be called up to the next level this week during the NBA Draft on June 26. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Where you can expect Jahii Carson and Jordan Bachynski to be drafted

Two more Sun Devils will be joining the NBA. Sports reporter Hunter Kossodo predicts where they will be taken in the draft.

| June 26, 2014

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