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Louisville coach Rick Pitino talks to the media following his team’s 72–68 victory over Florida in Saturday’s Elite 8 game at US Airways Center. Florida coach Billy Donovan believes Pitino should be admitted to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Pitino deserves Hall of Fame recognition

Not too many times does the losing coach in the Elite 8 make a case after the game that the opponent’s coach should be in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

By Master Tesfatsion | March 26, 2012

Slideshow: March Madness comes to Phoenix

This past weekend, Phoenix got a taste of March Madness as US Airways Center hosted the NCAA West Regional.

By MultimediaDirector | March 25, 2012

Devil Dish: March 26

While the majority of the attention is placed on the athletes and the play on the court, sports are also about families and relationships.

By William Boor | March 25, 2012

Devil Dish: March 15

These recent games in the “first four” could wind up being the most dramatic contests during the entire NCAA tournament.

By Justin Janssen | March 14, 2012

Athletes' academic ineligibility a growing concern

On Tuesday morning, ESPN reported that sophomore center Fab Melo was ruled ineligible by Syracuse to participate in the 2012 NCAA tournament.

By Trevor Paxton | March 13, 2012

March Madness offers most exciting month in sports

It’s March Madness once again, and this year, just like every other March, anything can happen once the first of 67 games tips off Tuesday.

By Kyle Newman | March 12, 2012

Robinson, Calipari deserve national end-of-season awards

With the NCAA tournament around the corner, it’s time to hand out some awards and honor the best player and coach in college basketball.

By Master Tesfatsion | March 12, 2012

Chanse Creekmur protects the ball in a game against USC on Feb. 25. Creekmur is one of seven players in the past three years to transfer or be dismissed from the ASU basketball program. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Despite poor recruiting, future remains bright for men’s basketball

Coach Herb Sendek hasn’t had the best track record when it comes to keeping players in Tempe, but next season could be a bounce-back year for the program.

By Master Tesfatsion | March 12, 2012

Devil Dish: March 13

“The Announcement,” which tells the story of Magic Johnson’s battle with HIV, continued ESPN Films’ string of riveting documentaries.

By Kyle Newman | March 12, 2012

ASU fans should focus on Sun Devil pride, not Wildcat losses

I don’t know what’s in store for the ASU men’s basketball team. I just hope something or someone can give me anything to be proud of.

By Tyler Emerick | March 12, 2012

Devil Dish: March 12

There’s a miniscule chance you’ll create a perfect bracket, but there’s no doubt you’ll have fun making picks and watching the pure madness that March brings.

By Gian Demano | March 11, 2012

Herb Sendek addresses the media after ASU’s loss to UA on Dec. 31, 2011. Sendek and the Sun Devils played their final game of the season when they lost 85–65 to Stanford in the Pac-12 tournament. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Basketball’s season ends on disappointing note

The ASU men’s basketball team’s season came to an end Wednesday night.

By Master Tesfatsion | March 7, 2012

Jordan Bachynski drives around a defender in a game against UA on March 4. Bachynski and the Sun Devils believe they can win the Pac-12 tournament and get into the NCAA tournament. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Men's hoops aims for NCAA bid in conference tourney

The Sun Devils face Stanford in a first-round matchup in the Pac-12 tournament on Wednesday, but its getting into the NCAA tournament they have their sights on.

By Master Tesfatsion | March 6, 2012

Trent Lockett attempts a shot against UA on Sunday. Lockett finished with 21 points, seven rebounds, five assists and four steals after the Sun Devils’ win against the Wildcats. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Sun Devils top Wildcats in thrilling finish

The ASU men’s basketball team saved its best performance for its last opponent on the regular season schedule — which happened to be its in-state rival.

By Master Tesfatsion | March 4, 2012

Devil Dish: March 5

Kobe Bryant has played at an exceptional level since he started wearing a “Phantom of the Opera”-esque protective mask.

By Josh Nacion | March 4, 2012

Carrick Felix sizes up a defender in a game against Colorado on Feb. 11 . Felix missed the past several games because of an illness, but is expected to return against UA on Sunday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Sun Devils look to spoil Wildcats’ postseason hopes

Even with a losing record, the ASU men’s basketball team has something to play for Sunday: Beat the Wildcats.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 29, 2012

Washington’s Abdul Gaddy (0) defends the lane against Chris Colvin in a game Jan. 26. Washington is one of the few Pac-12 teams likely to be selected for the NCAA tournament. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Men’s basketball end of season Pac-12 awards

Here’s who The State Press thinks should get the Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year awards in the Pac-12.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 29, 2012

UA dominating Territorial Cup on, off the court

The Territorial Cup is becoming increasingly one-sided, and that’s not good news if you’re an ASU fan.

By Kyle Newman | February 29, 2012

Cal, Washington top Pac-12 power rankings

With one week left in the regular season, here’s a look at how the Pac-12 stacks up at this point in the season.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 29, 2012

Devil Dish: Feb. 28

In short, the dunk contest is dead, and Vince Carter killed it.

By Trevor Paxton | February 27, 2012

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