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Arizona State forward Marcus Bagley (23) drives against Houston Baptist guard Pedro Castro during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Houston Baptist Huskies at Arizona State Sun Devils 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 04:58 PM EST

Arizona State's Alonzo Verge Jr., left, shoots as Villanova's Collin Gillespie defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
No. 3 Villanova beats No. 18 ASU 83-74 to win Empire Classic

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 27, 2020 12:15 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns defensive end Porter Gustin watches from the bench during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. The Browns placed Gustin on the COVID-19 list, further weakening a group already without star Myles Garrett. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
The Latest: No. 2 Baylor hoops makes surprise trip to Vegas

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2020 11:59 PM EST

Arizona State's Chris Osten, right, tangles with Rhode Island's Makhi Mitchell, left, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Arizona State holds off Rhode Island 94-88

Nov. 25, 2020 09:45 PM EST

Arizona State's Marcus Bagley, center, goes up for a shot as Rhode Island's Antwan Walker, left, and Makhel Mitchell defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Rhode Island Rams at Arizona State Sun Devils 11/25/2020

Nov. 25, 2020 08:24 PM EST

FILE - This March 7, 2020, file photo shows Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma during an NCAA college basketball game in the American Athletic Conference tournament quarterfinals at Mohegan Sun Arena, in Uncasville, Conn. UConn has not had seven first-year players on its roster since back in 1988, the year the Huskies won the first of their 18 Big East titles. No. 3 Connecticut returns this season to the league it helped build with a young, but talented team after playing seven years in the American Athletic Conference without a conference loss.(AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
Pandemic leaves opening week of college hoops in disarray

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 24, 2020 05:56 PM EST

In this image provided by Sun Devil Athletics, Arizona State's Josh Christopher works out during NCAA college basketball practice on Nov. 5, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. Christopher is blessed with prodigious basketball talent and a strong inner drive to be the best at what he does, a combination that made him one of that nation's top recruits in the class of 2020. (Katie MacCrory/Sun Devil Athletics via AP)
Arizona State's Christopher embracing Hurley's intensity

By John Marshall Nov. 20, 2020 04:25 PM EST

FILE - Kansas guard Marcus Garrett (0) shoots over Kansas State guard Cartier Diarra (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., in this Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, file photo. Garrett averaged 9.2 points last season. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Iowa's Garza heads list of notable seniors in 2020-21 season

By Steve Megargee Nov. 18, 2020 04:14 AM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, file photo, UCLA coach Mick Cronin argues a call during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Washington State, in Los Angeles. Cronin earned Pac-12 coach of the year honors for the 2019-20 season. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
UCLA picked to win Pac-12 in preseason poll

Nov. 12, 2020 03:22 PM EST

FILE - In this March 3, 2020, file photo, Iowa center Luka Garza shoots a free throw during an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in Iowa City, Iowa. Seniors Garza of Iowa and Baylor's Jared Butler headline The Associated Press 2020-21 preseason All-America team, announced Wednesday, Nov. 11. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Garza, Butler headline AP preseason All-America team

By John Marshall And Aaron Beard Nov. 11, 2020 12:01 PM EST

FILE - In this March 1, 2020, file photo, Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann directs his team against Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio. Transfer rules have generated a lot of comings and goings in the Ohio State basketball program. Add a preseason practice schedule affected by COVID-19 restrictions, and it’s no wonder coach Chris Holtmann is still trying to figure out where all the pieces will fit. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
No. 23 Ohio State still piecing together lineup, schedule

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 10, 2020 11:55 AM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2020, file photo, Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley looks on during an NCAA college basketball game against California in Berkeley, Calif. Hurley recruited like few previous coaches have at Arizona State through his first five seasons in the desert. His latest class, possibly the best in program history, has the Sun Devils in position for a run at a Pac-12 title and a third straight trip to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 57 years. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Arizona State may return to Guard U with loaded back court

By John Marshall Nov. 09, 2020 12:33 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2020, file photo, Arizona State guard Remy Martin, right, drives past Arizona guard Josh Green (0) to score during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State is the Pac-12's highest-ranked team in the AP preseason poll at No. 18, gets Martin back and has arguably the best recruiting class in program history. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Loaded Pac-12 eyeing multiple bids to NCAA Tournament

By John Marshall Nov. 09, 2020 12:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., left, celebrates with a teammate after the team's win over Arizona State during an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles. “Jaime’s secret weapon is his toughness, he just keeps coming at you,” UCLA head coach Mick Cronin said. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)
Arizona State Sun Devils at UCLA Bruins 2/27/2020

Nov. 09, 2020 08:04 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2019, file photo, Memphis' Tyler Harris (1) goes up for a basket as South Carolina State Ian Kinard (24) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Memphis, Tenn. The NCAA has granted immediately eligibility to Iowa State guard Harris, who transferred from Memphis after last season. Iowa State announced Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, that Harris would be allowed to play this season. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht, File)
NCAA: Tyler Harris can play hoops in 2020-21 for Iowa State

Aug. 31, 2020 05:21 PM EDT

Arizona State'e Martin to return for senior season

Aug. 02, 2020 06:08 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State guard Remy Martin is withdrawing from the NBA draft and will return for his senior season in the desert. ...

FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, Arizona State guard Alonzo Verge Jr. looks to pass the ball during the team's NCAA college basketball game against Washington State in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State guard Alonzo Verge Jr. is withdrawing his name from the NBA draft and will return for his senior season. A crafty scorer, Verge had a dynamic first season in Tempe after transferring from Moberly Area Community College in Missouri. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
Verge to stay at Arizona State, removes name from NBA draft

By John Marshall Jul. 18, 2020 04:06 PM EDT

Arizona State and Grand Canyon schedule 2-year series

Jun. 12, 2020 02:05 PM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona State and Grand Canyon will meet in men's basketball for the first time in 40 years next season as part of a home-and-home series. ...

Report: Hurley accused Arizona State AD in booster scandal

May. 27, 2020 05:55 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State men's basketball coach Bobby Hurley sent an email to Ray Anderson last season alleging the Arizona State athletic director...

Ole Miss signs Arizona State graduate transfer Romello White

May. 15, 2020 01:33 PM EDT
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Arizona State graduate transfer Romello White has landed at Mississippi. Rebels coach Kermit Davis announced White's...