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Houston guard Kyler Edwards celebrates after scoring during the second half of a college basketball game against Arizona in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Top programs leaning on boosts from popular transfer portal

By John Zenor May. 12, 2022 02:49 AM EDT

Arizona State's Alonzo Gaffney (32) holds his head after a play against Stanford during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Keefe scores at buzzer, Stanford shocks Arizona State 71-70

Mar. 09, 2022 06:08 PM EST

Arizona State's Jalen Graham (2) knocks the ball away from Stanford's Maxime Raynaud (42) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
ACC - First Round - Game 3 (win) at Virginia Cavaliers 3/9/2022

Mar. 09, 2022 04:04 PM EST

Jackson leads Arizona State in 65-56 win over Stanford

Mar. 05, 2022 06:10 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Senior Marreon Jackson scored 18 points in his final home game and Arizona State pulled away from Stanford in the second half to post a 65-56 win...

Utah center Branden Carlson reacts after scoring a 3-pointer against Arizona State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Heath, Jackson help Arizona State survive Utah 63-61

Feb. 27, 2022 12:24 AM EST

Colorado guard KJ Simpson, front, tussles for control of the ball with Arizona State guard Marreon Jackson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Arizona State rolls past Colorado 82-65

Feb. 24, 2022 11:17 PM EST

Jackson sparks Arizona State to 73-53 romp over Oregon State

Feb. 19, 2022 10:27 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Marreon Jackson came off the bench to score 15 points and Arizona State breezed to a 73-53 victory over Oregon State on Saturday night. ...

Oregon guard Jacob Young (42) looks to pass as Arizona State guard Jay Heath defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Arizona State rolls over Oregon with big second half, 81-57

Feb. 17, 2022 11:19 PM EST

Washington State forward Mouhamed Gueye (35) wrestles for the ball with Arizona State forward Kimani Lawrence, left, and Washington State guard Tyrell Roberts (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/August Frank)
Arizona State holds off Washington State, wins 58-55

Feb. 13, 2022 12:40 AM EST

Washington's Langston Wilson shoots with Arizona State's Kimani Lawrence defending during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Brown leads Washington past Arizona State 87-64

Feb. 11, 2022 01:26 AM EST

UCLA guard Tyger Campbell pauses on the court during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State won 87-84 in three overtimes. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona State outlasts No. 3 UCLA 87-84 in triple overtime

By John Marshall Feb. 06, 2022 01:23 AM EST

Southern California guard Boogie Ellis (0) dunks during the final seconds of the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State, Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. Southern California defeated Arizona State 58-53. (AP Photo/Matt York)
No. 19 USC overcomes poor shooting, beats Arizona St 58-53

By David Brandt Feb. 04, 2022 01:20 AM EST

Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley reacts toward an official during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Arizona State's Hurley fined, suspended after confrontation

Jan. 23, 2022 10:53 PM EST

Stanford forward James Keefe (22) scores between Arizona State forwards Jalen Graham, left, and Alonzo Gaffney during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Stanford gives up 15-point lead, rallies to beat ASU 79-76

Jan. 23, 2022 01:42 AM EST

Utah guard David Jenkins Jr. (1) drives against Arizona State guard Jay Heath during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona State hands Utah 6th straight loss 64-62

Jan. 17, 2022 07:02 PM EST

Arizona State forward Kimani Lawrence shoots over Colorado guard Luke O'Brien (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. Colorado won 75-57. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Walker's double-double helps Colorado beat Arizona St. 75-57

Jan. 16, 2022 12:16 AM EST

Grand Canyon University guard Holland Woods Jr. (11) drives as Arizona State forward Enoch Boakye defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Grand Canyon Antelopes at Arizona State Sun Devils 12/9/2021

Dec. 09, 2021 10:42 PM EST

Oregon guard Will Richardson (0) shoots against Arizona State during an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)
Horne, Heath's 3 help Arizona State beat Oregon 69-67 in OT

Dec. 05, 2021 10:08 PM EST

Arizona State uses late surge to beat North Florida 72-63

Nov. 15, 2021 11:17 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — DJ Horne made four 3-pointers and finished with 16 points, and Arizona State closed on a 12-5 surge to beat North Florida 72-63 on Monday...

FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2021, file photo, Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley talks to Marcus Bagley during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Arizona in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State lacked chemistry and consistency a year ago, causing the Sun Devils to labor through the 2020-21 season. Seeking a change, Hurley overhauled the roster in hopes of getting the Sun Devils back into the NCAA tournament. Bagley opted to return to Arizona State after initially entering the transfer portal. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Hurley revamps Arizona State's roster to add toughness

By John Marshall Oct. 21, 2021 03:39 PM EDT