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Sun Devil basketball looks to fill the stands with fans at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. Photo by Evan Triantafilidis.

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While the ASU football team continues to play out the rest of their season, the men’s basketball team has begun practice and exhibition play. Saturday, Nov. 10, the team will begin the season at home against Central Arkansas.

By Evan Triantafilidis | November 7, 2012

Junior center Jordan Bachynski stands at the free throw line in ASU’s 56-52 victory over USC on Feb. 25. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s hoops eyes escape from mediocrity

With the way the schedule is set up, ASU should be a tournament team.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 6, 2012

OKC Thunder was wrong for trading away Harden

To the Oklahoma City Thunder: What were you thinking when you traded away James Harden?

By Dillon Rosenblatt | October 28, 2012

Senior wing Chris Colvin (2) recorded nine points and six rebounds during the Sun Devils’ scrimmage on Saturday, including a monster duck over freshman forward Kenny Martin. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

ASU men’s hoops stresses tempo in Saturday scrimmage

The new-look ASU men’s basketball team made its public debut Saturday.

By Master Tesfatsion | October 21, 2012

New NBA doping claim can turn disastrous

If WADA’s claims are true, this can open up a can of worms for the NBA and change how basketball players may be portrayed in general.

By Josh Nacion | October 18, 2012

Redshirt freshman guard Jahii Carson waits on the bench during a photo shoot in February. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Carson joins men’s hoops in team’s Media Day

On Tuesday, Jahii Carson took part in his first Media Day as an ASU Sun Devil.

By Master Tesfatsion | October 9, 2012

Harden deserves contract extension from Thunder

The Thunder still has yet to give James Harden a contract extension.

By Dillon Rosenblatt | October 2, 2012

Newly hired assistant coach Larry Greer (right) addresses the media, as fellow new assistant Eric Musselman (left) looks on during their introductory press conference on Tuesday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

ASU men’s basketball hires former NBA coaches

Men's basketball coach Herb Sendek hired NBA experienced coaches Eric Musselman and Larry Greer as assistant coaches Tuesday.

By Master Tesfatsion | September 4, 2012

Former men’s basketball assistant coach Scott Pera (center) observes the court from the bench. Pera and Lamont Smith both departed from the team’s coaching staff on Thursday. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Men's basketball loses two assistant coaches

Assistant coach Scott Pera has accepted a coaching position at Penn, and Lamont Smith has accepted a position at Washington.

By Master Tesfatsion | August 23, 2012

Howard trade drama needs to end immediately

There’s another roller coaster in Orlando that’s making people sick and confused. It’s the Dwight Howard soap opera.

By Josh Nacion | July 22, 2012

Sports stars take to Twitter in wake of Aurora shooting

The entire world has taken note of the horrific event that occurred in Aurora, Colo., early Friday morning, including some of the world's most popular athletes.

By Trevor Paxton | July 22, 2012

Taking time out of Team USA Basketball practice in Las Vegas in preperation for the Olympic games in London, James Harden sits down with the State Press to answer a few questions. (Photo by Josh Nacion)

Q&A: Harden on USA Basketball, life after ASU

The State Press caught up with Harden in Las Vegas during USA’s training camp and talked about his Team USA experiences and his goals for next season with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

By Josh Nacion | July 22, 2012

Despite Nash's departure, Suns future remains bright

In the wake of Nash leaving, Suns fans can now focus on something positive: The team is finally rebuilding.

By Trevor Paxton | July 15, 2012

Devil Dish: July 16

After the electrifying performances seen from some of the world's best athletes in China in 2008, the pressure is on for these incredibly talented stars.

By Trevor Paxton | July 15, 2012

USA Basketball loaded with talent heading into London

Even with injuries, USA Basketball looks outstanding and remains the clear favorite to win gold.

By Josh Nacion | July 15, 2012

Q&A: Gordon on upcoming basketball season, brother

Junior guard Evan Gordon sat down with The State Press to talk about next season and his decision to transfer to ASU.

By William Boor | July 15, 2012

Devil Dish: July 9

Do general managers no longer run teams in the NBA? It seems the players do all of the negotiating and recruiting to make their teams better. It all started with the Miami Heat and the infamous “Decision” LeBron James put together about two years ago, cockily stating he was “taking (his) talents to South Beach." The tactic worked for the Heat.

By Ross Dunham | July 8, 2012

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