BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Sun Devil Men's Basketball is one of four teams competing in the Vivid Seats Legends Classic presented by Old Trapper, hosted at the Barclays Center.
Arizona State (2-1) will take on VCU in one of two semifinal matchups, with No. 20 Michigan and Pittsburgh battling it out on the other side of the bracket. The Sun Devils will play at the Barclays Center, home of the Brooklyn Nets, at 6:30 PM MST on Wednesday. ASU will look to continue their success at neutral sites under Bobby Hurley, appearing in another marquee non-conference tournament in November.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Arizona State's game against VCU will be broadcasted via ESPN+, with the link available here. Visit this link for more information on how to sign up for ESPN+. All 31 of Arizona State's games this season will be televised, with the Maroon & Gold making appearances on ESPN, FOX, CBS, and Pac-12 Network in addition to several major network affiliates. The action can also be tracked via live stats available here.
LEGENDS CLASSIC
The Legends Classic is one of the premiere preseason events of the season, featuring four nationally-recognized programs at the Barclays Center. Arizona State is joined by VCU, Michigan, and Pittsburgh in the field, drawing VCU in the first matchup on Wednesday at 6:30 PM MST. If Arizona State wins, they would face the winner of the Michigan and Pittsburgh game at 7 PM MST on ESPN 2 in the championship. If the Sun Devils lose, they would take on the loser of the other semifinal matchup in the third place game at 5 PM MST on ESPN 2.
This will be the first matchup between the two programs. The Rams are off to a 2-0 start and have made the NCAA Tournament three of the past six years. This will be the Sun Devils first matchup with a team from the Atlantic 10 since they defeated Rhode Island 94-88 in the season opener at the 2021 Empire Class.
NEUTRALIZING THE OPPONENT
Arizona State has had some big wins at neutral sites under Coach Hurley, including winning event titles at the 2018 MGM Resorts Main Event and 2017 Continental Tire Invitational.
#18 ASU 94, Rhode Island 88 - Nov. 25, 2020 at Mohegan Sun Arena (2K Empire Classic)
ASU 80, St. John's 67 - Nov. 23, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena (Air Force Reserve Tip-Off Tournament)
ASU 87, Utah State 82 - Nov. 21, 2018 at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas (MGM Resorts Main Event)
ASU 72, #15 Mississippi State 67 - Nov. 20, 2018 at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas (MGM Resorts Main Event)
ASU 82, St. John's 70 - Dec. 8, 2017 at STAPLES Center, Los Angeles
ASU 102, #15 Xavier 86 - Nov. 24, 2017 at Orleans Arena, Las Vegas (Continental Tire Invitational)
ASU 92, Kansas State 90 - Nov. 23, 2017 at Orleans Arena, Las Vegas (Continental Tire Invitational)
DEFENDING THE THREE
The Sun Devil defense has been a strength all season and their three-point defense is a big reason why. In the first half of games, opponents are shooting just 2-25 (8%) against Arizona State. Overall, team's are shooting just 25.4% from beyond the arc when matched up with the Sun Devils.
BLOCK PARTY
Arizona State has relied on a stingy defense to help them out to a 2-1 start. No place is this more evident than when looking at their block totals for the season. The Sun Devils are averaging 7.3 blocks per game, which is the eighth-highest total in the country. Warren Washington leads the way with 7 blocks, the 19th-most nationally. Devan Cambridge is not far behind, tallying six blocks (29th in the country). Alonzo Gaffney has contributed four blocks to the total, making ASU one of four teams in the country to have three players with 4+ blocks.
HITTING THE GLASS
The Maroon & Gold rank in the Top-25 nationally in rebounds per game, averaging 47.0 boards per contest. Six different Sun Devils average over 4.0 rebounds per game, including the starting back court of Frankie Collins (4.7) and DJ Horne (7.0). Warren Washington is tied for the team lead with 7.0 rebounds/game.
WARREN WAS SOARIN'
Sun Devil big man Warren Washington had his best game as a Sun Devil against Texas Southern, recording his eighth career double-double. He finished with 14 rebounds while adding 10 points, his second-straight game in double figures. Washington also had four blocks and provided a strong presence in the paint.
BALLIN' LIKE COLLINS
Through three games in a Sun Devil uniform, Frankie Collins has shown what makes him such a dangerous offensive threat. He averaged 16.3 points, 5.0 assists, and 4.7 rebounds in 34.7 minutes of action. He also has a team-best six steals through three games. In his debut, Collins finished with a team-high 21 points and made four three-pointers, all of which were needed in a 62-59 win over Tarleton. He played a facilitator role in the very next game, leading the team with eight assists while operating an efficient offense in a 84-68 victory over NAU. Collins attempted to will his team to a victory on the road, scoring or assisting on the team's final 11 points, including all accounting for all seven points in overtime.
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Arizona State (2-1) will take on VCU in one of two semifinal matchups, with No. 20 Michigan and Pittsburgh battling it out on the other side of the bracket. The Sun Devils will play at the Barclays Center, home of the Brooklyn Nets, at 6:30 PM MST on Wednesday. ASU will look to continue their success at neutral sites under Bobby Hurley, appearing in another marquee non-conference tournament in November.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Arizona State's game against VCU will be broadcasted via ESPN+, with the link available here. Visit this link for more information on how to sign up for ESPN+. All 31 of Arizona State's games this season will be televised, with the Maroon & Gold making appearances on ESPN, FOX, CBS, and Pac-12 Network in addition to several major network affiliates. The action can also be tracked via live stats available here.
LEGENDS CLASSIC
The Legends Classic is one of the premiere preseason events of the season, featuring four nationally-recognized programs at the Barclays Center. Arizona State is joined by VCU, Michigan, and Pittsburgh in the field, drawing VCU in the first matchup on Wednesday at 6:30 PM MST. If Arizona State wins, they would face the winner of the Michigan and Pittsburgh game at 7 PM MST on ESPN 2 in the championship. If the Sun Devils lose, they would take on the loser of the other semifinal matchup in the third place game at 5 PM MST on ESPN 2.
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— Sun Devil MBB (@SunDevilHoops) November 15, 2022
This will be the first matchup between the two programs. The Rams are off to a 2-0 start and have made the NCAA Tournament three of the past six years. This will be the Sun Devils first matchup with a team from the Atlantic 10 since they defeated Rhode Island 94-88 in the season opener at the 2021 Empire Class.
NEUTRALIZING THE OPPONENT
Arizona State has had some big wins at neutral sites under Coach Hurley, including winning event titles at the 2018 MGM Resorts Main Event and 2017 Continental Tire Invitational.
#18 ASU 94, Rhode Island 88 - Nov. 25, 2020 at Mohegan Sun Arena (2K Empire Classic)
ASU 80, St. John's 67 - Nov. 23, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena (Air Force Reserve Tip-Off Tournament)
ASU 87, Utah State 82 - Nov. 21, 2018 at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas (MGM Resorts Main Event)
ASU 72, #15 Mississippi State 67 - Nov. 20, 2018 at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas (MGM Resorts Main Event)
ASU 82, St. John's 70 - Dec. 8, 2017 at STAPLES Center, Los Angeles
ASU 102, #15 Xavier 86 - Nov. 24, 2017 at Orleans Arena, Las Vegas (Continental Tire Invitational)
ASU 92, Kansas State 90 - Nov. 23, 2017 at Orleans Arena, Las Vegas (Continental Tire Invitational)
DEFENDING THE THREE
The Sun Devil defense has been a strength all season and their three-point defense is a big reason why. In the first half of games, opponents are shooting just 2-25 (8%) against Arizona State. Overall, team's are shooting just 25.4% from beyond the arc when matched up with the Sun Devils.
BLOCK PARTY
Arizona State has relied on a stingy defense to help them out to a 2-1 start. No place is this more evident than when looking at their block totals for the season. The Sun Devils are averaging 7.3 blocks per game, which is the eighth-highest total in the country. Warren Washington leads the way with 7 blocks, the 19th-most nationally. Devan Cambridge is not far behind, tallying six blocks (29th in the country). Alonzo Gaffney has contributed four blocks to the total, making ASU one of four teams in the country to have three players with 4+ blocks.
HITTING THE GLASS
The Maroon & Gold rank in the Top-25 nationally in rebounds per game, averaging 47.0 boards per contest. Six different Sun Devils average over 4.0 rebounds per game, including the starting back court of Frankie Collins (4.7) and DJ Horne (7.0). Warren Washington is tied for the team lead with 7.0 rebounds/game.
WARREN WAS SOARIN'
Sun Devil big man Warren Washington had his best game as a Sun Devil against Texas Southern, recording his eighth career double-double. He finished with 14 rebounds while adding 10 points, his second-straight game in double figures. Washington also had four blocks and provided a strong presence in the paint.
BALLIN' LIKE COLLINS
Through three games in a Sun Devil uniform, Frankie Collins has shown what makes him such a dangerous offensive threat. He averaged 16.3 points, 5.0 assists, and 4.7 rebounds in 34.7 minutes of action. He also has a team-best six steals through three games. In his debut, Collins finished with a team-high 21 points and made four three-pointers, all of which were needed in a 62-59 win over Tarleton. He played a facilitator role in the very next game, leading the team with eight assists while operating an efficient offense in a 84-68 victory over NAU. Collins attempted to will his team to a victory on the road, scoring or assisting on the team's final 11 points, including all accounting for all seven points in overtime.
SUN DEVILS ON SOCIAL
For exclusive content, the latest updates, and more information on the Sun Devil Men's Basketball program, follow our Twitter/Instagram accounts (@SunDevilHoops), like our Facebook page (facebook.com/SunDevilHoops/), and visit our website (thesundevils.com).