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ASU sophomore guard Keala King (left) goes up for a layup against New Mexico senior forward Drew Gordon during the Sun Devils 76-71 loss to the Lobos on Nov. 17. The Sun Devils finished the Old Spice Classic in Orlando, Fla. 1-3 and are now 2-6 on the season. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball finishes 1-3 in Old Spice Classic

Thrill rides foreshadowed the Sun Devils’ roller coaster Thanksgiving weekend.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 27, 2011

Men's Basketball falls to Fairfield

The Sun Devils’ turnover woes did not change during their first road game of the season.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 25, 2011

ASU junior guard Carrick Felix goes for a layup against New Mexico senior forward Drew Gordon during the Lobos’ 76-71 win on Friday. Despite Felix’s strong game, the Sun Devils were unable to complete the last-minute comeback. (Photo by Samuel Rosenbaum)

New Mexico pulls away late over men’s basketball

The ASU men’s basketball team showed a noticeable size of improvement Friday.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 20, 2011

LOOKING UP: ASU junior Trent Lockett goes for the reverse layup during the Sun Devils’ loss to Pepperdine on Tuesday. ASU faces a stern test on Friday against New Mexico, who is already 3-1. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Lobos provide defensive test for men’s basketball

For men’s basketball, it won’t get any easier with New Mexico rolling into town.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 17, 2011

Slideshow: 2011-12 Basketball season

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By State Press Photo Staff | November 15, 2011

NOT ENOUGH: ASU sophomore center Jordan Bachynski tries to work past senior forward Taylor Darby during the Sun Devils’ 66-60 loss to the Waves on Tuesday. ASU coach Herb Sendek brought in Bachynski and freshman guard Max Heller to try to spark the Sun Devils in the second half, but the surge came up short. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball stifled by Pepperdine

It was difficult to tell who had a bigger no-show: the attendance at Wells Fargo Arena, or the team on the floor.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 15, 2011

TAKE TWO: ASU sophomore wing Keala King drives inside against Montana State sophomore forward Shawn Reid during the Sun Devils’ win on Friday. ASU looks to go 2-0 when the take on Pepperdine at home on Tuesday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball hosts Pepperdine after sloppy start

Overall improvement is the theme following Friday’s victory over Montana State.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 14, 2011

TOO CLOSE: ASU junior guard Trent Lockett reaches for a layup during the Sun Devils’ victory over Montana State on Friday. ASU let MSU come roaring back in the second half, but managed to escape with the win. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball squeezes by Montana State

This surely wasn’t the way ASU men’s basketball pictured its season opener.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 13, 2011

SO IT BEGINS: ASU coach Herb Sendek watches sophomore guard Keala King drive up court during the Sun Devils’ exhibition win over Grand Canyon. ASU will likely begin its season without the services of freshman Jahii Carson, who is still waiting on the NCAA to determine his eligibility. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Basketball set to open against Montana State

The ASU men’s basketball season tips off Friday against Montana State

By Master Tesfatsion | November 9, 2011

IN ENEMY TERRITORY: ASU sophomore guard Keala King (21) drives the ball against two Grand Canyon defenders during the Sun Devils’ 89-69 exhibition win over the Antelopes. The Sun Devils said they corrected some of their mistakes they were experiencing in practice in the ‘Lopes inaugural game at GCU Arena. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball downs GCU in exhibition

The ASU men’s basketball team showed promise in an 89-69 win over GCU. | Slideshow inside |

By John McKelvey III | November 6, 2011

Offense solid at basketball scrimmage

Herb Sendek wasn’t watching Saturday’s scrimmage at Wells Fargo Arena on the bench.

By Master Tesfatsion | October 23, 2011

FRESH START: The ASU men’s basketball team poses for photos during media day on Wednesday. The Sun Devils have are hoping to capitalize on the new season after a less-than-stellar campaign last year. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Basketball upbeat during media day

Every team has a sense of new beginnings this time of year.

By Master Tesfatsion | October 12, 2011

Expansion impacts beyond football

We’ll take a look at a few of the ASU sports that will be impacted the most by the potential Pac-16 changes.

By Elijah Grasser | September 13, 2011

Lever’s No. 12 to be retired

ASU Athletics announced Monday the men’s basketball team will retire Lafayette “Fat” Lever’s No. 12 during the Jan. 28 home game against Washington State.

By Josh Nacion | August 24, 2011

Jahii Carson named to U19 squad

Incoming freshman Jahii Carson has been named to the U.S. roster for the U19 World Championships.

By Elijah Grasser | June 26, 2011

Men’s basketball signs three, two transfers

Head coach Herb Sendek and the ASU men’s basketball team announced the signing of three players on Tuesday, including two transfers.

By Andrew Gruman | April 26, 2011

1-on-1 with forward Trent Lockett

Sophomore forward Trent Lockett sat down with Derek Trebesch to discuss the results of last season, the impact of losing three seniors and the life of an athlete enrolled in Barrett, The Honors College

By Derek Trebesch | April 11, 2011

Lockett earns First-Team Pac-10 All-Academic Honors

ASU sophomore guard Trent Lockett has now been named to the second-team All-Pac-10 team and to the first-team Pac-10 All-Academic team after posting a 3.31 overall GPA.

By Elijah Grasser | March 28, 2011

Men's basketball has its season come to an end

ASU’s long and frustrating season came to an end on Thursday night. A feverish attempt at a late comeback came up short and the Sun Devils fell 76-69 in the first round of the Pac-10 Tournament.

By Andrew Gruman | March 9, 2011

State Press Weekly: Debt pushes students into bankruptcy after college

State Press Weekly hosts Mauro Whiteman and Samantha Valtierra Bush bring you the news and a special report from Ashlyn Biggs on student bankruptcy.

By State Press Staff | March 8, 2011

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