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UA returns to top spot in men’s Pac-10 hoops

After the Wildcats, postseason chances are slim for other teams in the conference.

By Andrew Gruman | February 10, 2011

UA’s Williams should grab player of the year

With Pac-10 play just past the halfway point, the conference contenders are separating themselves from the pretenders.

By Andrew Gruman | February 10, 2011

Men’s hoops tries to stay positive amid losing streak

Remaining positive is becoming more and more difficult for the ASU men’s basketball team.

By Andrew Gruman | February 10, 2011

The dilemma of a struggling basketball team

With all of the struggles, should the ASU men’s basketball team give its young players more experience, or let the seniors enjoy their final games?

By Nick Ruland | February 10, 2011

Basketball tries to snap losing streak to rival UA

Arizona State attempts to get its first win in over a month when they host Arizona on Sunday.

By Andrew Boven | February 9, 2011

The Stanford Cardinal Men's Basketball team defeat the Arizona State WIldcats by 83-75 in Stanford, California on February 5th, 2011 (Simon Warby/The Stanford Daily)

Men’s basketball drops 9th straight Pac-10 game

The Sun Devils’ only conference win came on New Year’s Day. The team hasn’t won a game since defeating Tulsa on Jan. 12.

By Andrew Gruman | February 6, 2011

Stalled offense dooms ASU against Cal

Going the final 7:25 without a field goal, ASU dropped its eighth straight conference game, falling 66-62 to California at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley Thursday night.

By Andrew Gruman | February 3, 2011

Men look to begin turnaround against Cal

Forget about the injuries, the struggles and everything else that happened in the first half. They are ready to restart and show the rest of the Pac-10 that they are not a last place team.

By Andrew Gruman | February 2, 2011

Big Air: ASU freshman center Jordan Bachynski goes up for a dunk during the Sun Devils’ 73-72 overtime loss against UCLA on Saturday. It appears that the Sun Devils have finally gotten rid of the injury bug. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Men’s hoops finally starting to get healthy

It appears as if the injury bug is finally leaving ASU’s system, as the Sun Devils had their full roster participate in practice for the first time since the preseason.

By Andrew Gruman | February 1, 2011

UCLA defeats ASU in overtime

The Sun Devils struggled mightily on offense in the first half but climbed out of a giant hole to feverishly rally and force overtime at Wells Fargo Arena.

By Andrew Gruman | January 30, 2011

ASU comeback falls short against UCLA

Asu drops its fifth-striaght, losing in overtime to UCLA 73-73

By Andrew Boven | January 29, 2011

ASU rallies, but falls in overtime to UCLA

For 20 minutes on Saturday afternoon, the ASU men’s basketball team played good offensive basketball. It was the first 20 minutes of the game that was the problem.

By Andrew Gruman | January 29, 2011

ASU drops its fourth-straight, loses to USC

ASU lost 63-61 to USC Thursday night. Rihards Kuksiks led the Sun Devils in scoring with 22 points.

By Derek Trebesch | January 28, 2011

Stuffed: ASU sophomore guard Trent Lockett attempts to drive around USC freshman forward Garrett Jackson (33) and redshirt senior forward Alex Stepheson during the Sun Devils’ 63-61 loss to the Trojans in Tempe on Thursday night. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

No last-second heroics for ASU against USC

On Thursday night, yet another Pac-10 big man dominated the Sun Devils inside.

By Andrew Gruman | January 27, 2011

Freshman center shakes off rust after Mormon mission

To make a comeback would take a lot of hard work to not only redevelop skill, but to get in shape to play at a high level. For ASU freshman center Jordan Bachynski, this is his challenge.

By Andrew Gruman | January 27, 2011

Men’s basketball hosts defensive minded USC

After seeing improvement in a loss against Washington State last weekend, ASU now needs victories.

By Andrew Gruman | January 27, 2011

Washington, UA lead Pac-10 race

The Pac-10 is still a two-team race, what’s left to decide is the champion and if anyone else can make a push for the NCAA tournament.

By Andrew Gruman | January 27, 2011

Failed Upset: ASU sophomore guard Trent Lockett attempts to drive past Washington redshirt freshman guard C.J. Wilcox during the Huskies’ 88-75 victory over the Sun Devils on Saturday. (Photo Courtesy of Luke Springer | The Daily of the University of Washington)

No upset for ASU men’s hoops at Washington

The Sun Devils had a chance with three minutes left in the game, but Washington pulled away late and placed ASU in the basement of the Pac-10.

By Andrew Gruman | January 23, 2011

(Photo Courtesy of Alicia Carlson | Daily Evergreen)

Men’s hoops falls to WSU

ASU men’s basketball has now dropped four straight conference games, and things won’t get any easier on Saturday when the Sun Devils head to Seattle to take on No. 20 Washington.

By Andrew Gruman | January 20, 2011

Pac-10 led by deep Washington squad

The Pac-10 may only receive two invites to the NCAA tournament this season, and for now, only two teams appear worthy.

By Andrew Gruman | January 20, 2011

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