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Jordan and Malia Bachynski will celebrate nine months of marriage on Feb. 13. Jordan credits Malia’s encouragement as the main source for his success. (Photo courtesy of the Bachynski’s)

Bachynski finds inspiration, motivation from wife

Jordan and Malia Bachynski will celebrate nine months of marriage on Feb. 13. Jordan describes his wife as “as close to perfection as you can get,” believing he wouldn’t be half the player he is on the court without her.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 8, 2012

Junior Ruslan Pateev attacks the rim in a game against Washington on Jan. 26. Pateev made all four of his field goal attempts in ASU’s loss to Cal. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Men’s basketball loses fifth straight road game

The road woes continued for the ASU men’s basketball team Saturday.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 5, 2012

Men's basketball loses fourth straight road game

The Sun Devils (7-15, 3-7 Pac-12) lost their fourth straight road game as they fell to Stanford 68-44 at Maples Pavilion on Thursday.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 3, 2012

Men’s basketball to face struggling Stanford on road

The Sun Devils (7–14, 3–6 Pac-12) will try to carry the momentum from their win over Washington State as they travel to northern California to face Stanford on Thursday.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 1, 2012

Dwight Howard calls out teammates, trade talks heat up

It’s not surprising that in the wake of the Orlando Magic’s struggles, trade talks for Dwight Howard have surfaced again.

By Trevor Paxton | January 30, 2012

Carrick Felix drives against Oregon State on Jan. 14. Felix led the team in scoring as the Sun Devils snapped their three-game losing streak Saturday against Washington State. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Colvin, Felix lead Sun Devils to win over Cougars

The ASU men’s basketball team won their first game without junior guard Trent Lockett when they beat Washington State 71–67.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 29, 2012

Jonathan Gilling calls out a play in a game against Washington Jan. 26. Gilling finished with 20 points in the Sun Devils’ loss to the Huskies. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Men’s basketball unable to overcome Huskies’ strong second half

Lockett, out with a sprained right ankle for a third straight game, sat on the sidelines as the ASU men’s basketball team added one more loss to its losing streak.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 26, 2012

Lever to have number retired

The number retiring ceremony for Lafayette “Fat” Lever will occur during halftime of tonight’s 6:30 p.m. contest and will allow fans to relieve the glory days of ASU hoops — even if it’s for just a few minutes.

By Kyle Newman | January 25, 2012

Jordan Bachynski dunks the ball against Pepperdine on Nov. 15, 2011. The Sun Devils have struggled to find consistency this season. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Sun Devils among worst in men's Pac-12 power rankings

After horrid results in non-conference play, the Pac-12 has been just as consistent playing against each other. Standings fluctuate on a weekly basis, without a clear-cut favorite.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 25, 2012

Jonathan Gilling looks at the scoreboard during a game against UA on Dec. 31, 2011. In his freshman season, Gilling averages 5.1 points per game. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Q&A: Jonathan Gilling on team’s bright future, Sendek

The State Press caught up with Jonathan Gilling to discuss a range of topics, from his relationship with coach Herb Sendek to why he feels optimistic about the team’s future.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 25, 2012

Kyle Cain drives around a defender in ASU’s loss to Pepperdine on Nov. 15, 2011. The Sun Devils look to break their two-game losing streak against Washington. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s hoops to face Washington, honor Fat Lever

The men’s basketball team is gearing up to face Washington, but there is a chance it may have to play another game without junior guard Trent Lockett.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 25, 2012

Devil Dish: Jan. 24

Xavier may have won the battle, but the Cincinnati Bearcats seem to be winning the war.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 23, 2012

Jordan Bachynski shoots in traffic against UA on Dec. 31, 2011. Bachynski finished the game with 10 points, seven rebounds and four blocks as the Sun Devils lost to the Utes 64–43 on Saturday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball dominated in Utah loss

Without its leader, the ASU men’s basketball team was blown out for the second straight game Saturday.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 22, 2012

Carrick Felix drives to the hoop against Oregon State on Jan. 14. The Sun Devils were unable to snap Colorado’s home winning streak Thursday night, losing 69–54. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball falters in high altitude

The ASU men’s basketball team struggled in 5,345 feet of Rocky Mountain altitude Thursday against Colorado. Coupled with the absence of junior wing Trent Lockett, the Sun Devils lost 69–54.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 19, 2012

Jordan Bachynski puts up a shot in a game against Oregon on Jan. 12. The Sun Devils will attempt to break Colorado’s home winning streak Thursday night. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Men’s hoops attempts to break Colorado’s home win streak

The ASU men’s basketball team will need players to step up in a big way if it wants to walk out of the Coors Events Center with a win over Colorado Thursday.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 18, 2012

Trent Lockett defends the ball against Oregon State Jan. 14 at Wells Fargo Arena. The Sun Devils will be without Lockett (ankle) for this week’s road trip. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Lockett likely to miss weekend games

Trent Lockett will travel with the Sun Devils to Colorado and Utah, but is unlikely to play in either game.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 17, 2012

Colvin, Creekmur step up in win for men’s basketball

The ASU men’s basketball team pulled out another short-handed Pac-12 victory defeating Oregon State 76-66 at Wells Fargo Arena, Saturday.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 16, 2012

Trent Lockett's ankle is examined on the court by a trainer and coach Herb Sendek after he injured it with 10 minutes remaining in the game. Sendek told reporters during the postgame press conference that Lockett's x-ray results came back negative and that Lockett had badly sprained his ankle. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Colvin, Creekmur step up in win for men's basketball

The Arizona State men’s basketball team pulled out another short-handed Pac-12 victory defeating Oregon State 76-66 at Wells Fargo Arena, Saturday.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 15, 2012

Trent Lockett drives the lane against New Mexico Nov. 18. Lockett and the Sun Devils took on the Oregon Ducks last night at Wells Fargo Arena. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

ASU basketball unable to overcome early deficit

The Arizona State men’s basketball team fell in an early hole and couldn’t dig its way out, losing to Oregon 67–58.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 12, 2012

Devil Dish: Jan. 12

Steve Nash has always been loyal to his teammates, and even with the recent struggles of the Phoenix Suns, there’s not going to be any difference.

By Gian Demano | January 11, 2012

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