CINCINNATI - Sun Devil Men's Basketball could not complete a valiant comeback effort, falling to Cincinnati on the road.
Arizona State (10-7, 1-5) fell behind by as many as 17, but showed fight in cutting the Bearcats' (12-5, 2-4) lead down to as little as four in the second half. Jayden Quaintance enjoyed another outstanding performance leading all scorers in the game with 15 points while matching a season-high with 14 rebounds. Alston Mason (13 points) and BJ Freeman (12 points) also scored in double figures and contributed to the turnaround in the second half. Ultimately, the Sun Devil comeback fell short with Cincinnati securing their second straight win.
First Half Summary
Head Coach Bobby Hurley's team struggled to score throughout the first half, facing the challenge of the No. 7 scoring defense in the nation. Both teams started off cold from the field, as defense was the theme early in the contest. Cincinnati used the energetic crowd to generate turnovers and turned that into offense, creating the first separation in the game. The Sun Devils went on a scoring drought that lasted 5+ minutes midway through the first half which allowed Cincinnati to build on their lead. Heading into the break, the Bearcats held a 36-22 advantage.
Second Half Surge
Arizona State turned the game around with a tremendous second half effort, mounting a strong comeback. At one point the Sun Devils trailed by 17 points in the second half, but cut the lead to as little as four points. In total, they outscored the Bearcats 38-31 and shot a much improved 46% in the second half. After being held to just one point in the first half, Jayden Quaintance took over after the break, scoring 14 points on 6-of-7 shooting.
Boost on the Boards
The Sun Devils put together a great effort on the glass, out-rebounding the Bearcats who ranked Top-100 nationally in rebounding heading into the game. Arizona State finished with a +9 advantage (42-33), their seventh game with 40+ rebounds as a team. This included 16 offensive rebounds, which was a new season-best. It is the most offensive rebounds since ASU had 20 against USC on March 4, 2022.
One of One
Freshman forward Jayden Quaintance has proven to be one of the nation's most unique and versatile athletes. He entered the game as the ONLY PLAYER IN THE NATION averaging at least 9.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks and added to those totals tonight. He finished with 15 points, 14 rebounds, and five blocks in 38 minutes of action.
Buying Stocks
Quaintance added six more 'stocks' and has combined for 75 'stocks' (54 blocks + 21 steals) so far this season. He was the only player in the nation to boast these numbers (45+ blocks and 20+ steals) heading into the game. The next closest Power 4 player was Wooden Award favorite Auburn senior forward Johni Broome, who has 43 blocks and 13 steals (56 stocks).
Block Party
Freshman Jayden Quaintance has recorded 54 blocks thus far in the 2024-2025 season and is now the nation's leader in blocks per game (3.2) after adding five more in the matchup with Cincinnati. That is two straight games with five blocks for Quaintance. He has already surpassed Pac-12 career blocks leader Jordan Bachynski on the ASU freshman single-season blocks list. Quaintance is now only one block shy of matching the season-season record by a freshman in program history and has done it in only 17 games. He has two or more blocks in 15 of 17 games this year, including eight 4+ block performances.
Sun Devil Freshman Blocks Record (1978-79-present)
55, Mario Bennett, 1991-92
54, Jayden Quaintance, 2024-25
33, Jamal Faulkner, 1990-91
31, Ike Diogu, 2002-03
If he were to maintain his current pace of blocks over a 31-game season, Quaintance would finish with the second-most blocks ever by a Big 12 freshman behind only Texas' Mohamed Bamba.
Blocked Shots by Big 12 Freshman
111 Mohamed Bamba-UT, 2017-18 (3.7)
˜ 98 Jayden Quaintance-ASU, 2024-25 (3.1)*
90 Chris Mihm-UT, 1997-98 (2.9)
89 Myles Turner-UT, 2014-15 (2.6)
86 Tristan Thompson-UT, 2010-11 (2.4)
85 Yor Anei-OSU, 2018-19 (2.7)
77 Kevin Samuel-TCU, 2018-19 (2.1)
72 Joel Embiid-KU, 2013-14 (2.6)
71 Jaxson Hayes-UT, 2018-19 (2.2)
67 Kevin Durant-UT, 2006-07 (1.9)
65 Arthur Johnson-MU, 2000-01 (2.0)
*Projected total in a 31-game season at current pace
We Will Block You
Arizona State entered the contest second in the Big 12 and 19th nationally averaging 5.3 blocks per game. Freshman Jayden Quaintance nearly matched the season average by himself, contributing 5 blocks tonight.
Hitting the Glass
Not only has Quaintance solidified his status as a premier shot blocker nationally, he has also been outstanding on the glass. He is on pace to become the program's all-time leader in rebounds per game by a freshman, a record previously held by Ike Diogu back in 2002-03. After another productive effort on the glass tonight (14 rebounds), Quaintance now has 10+ rebounds in seven games. He is now tied for first nationally among freshmen in rebounds per game and has the third most rebounds in the Big 12 by any player.
Sun Devil Freshman Rebounds per Game Record (1978-79-present)
8.6 Jayden Quaintance, 2024-25
7.8, Ike Diogu, 2002-03
7.1, Romello White, 2017-18
6.8, Mario Bennett, 1991-92
6.2, Marcus Bagley, 2020-21
6.2, Jamal Faulkner, 1990-91
6.1, Jeff Pendergraph, 2005-06
5.8, Johnny Nash, 1976-77
5.4, Kyle Cain, 2010-11
5.3, James Harden, 2007-08
Most Rebounds in a Game by a Freshman
18, Ike Diogu vs Oregon (Pac-10 Tournament), Mar. 13, 2003
17, Kyle Cain vs Houston Baptist (Alaska Shootout), Nov. 25, 2010
17, Mario Bennett vs Oregon, Feb. 1, 1992
16, Kyle Cain vs Long Beach State, Dec. 21, 2010
14, Jayden Quaintance vs Cincinnati, Jan. 18, 2025
14 Ike Diogu vs Oregon, Mar. 6, 2003
14 Ike Diogu vs Stanford, Feb. 1, 2003
14 Mario Bennett vs Lamar, Nov. 26, 1991
Double Doubles
Jayden Quaintance now has five double-doubles this season. Quaintance is currently one of only five Big 12 players and one of only six freshman nationally with five or more double doubles this year.
Most Double-doubles by Freshman in 2024-2025 season
T1. Cooper Flagg, Duke – 6
T1. Donnie Freeman, Syracuse – 6
T1. Ace Bailey, Rutgers – 6
T3. Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State – 5
T3. Derik Queen, Maryland – 5
T3. Thomas Sorber, Georgetown – 5
Getting Acquainted
Jayden Quaintance continues to show improvement throughout the season. Take a closer look at a comparison between his first four and last 13 games.
Jayden Quaintance Statistical Breakdown
Last 13 Games: 11.5 points, 9.8 rebounds, 54.2% FG
First Four Games: 5.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 38.9% FG
Mr. Reliable
Alston Mason has been a steady presence in the lineup for Head Coach Bobby Hurley at point guard. Mason has led the team in minutes in 14 of the 17 games, including playing 37+ minutes in four straight games. For the second time this season, he played all 40 minutes of a regulation contest (Kansas, Cincinnati). He is now up to 35.2 minutes per game, which is neck-and-neck with West Virginia's Javon Small for the most in the Big 12. Mason is also shooting a team-high 80.7% from the free-throw line, which was Top-10 in the Big 12 coming into the game.
Free'd Up
Senior guard/forward BJ Freeman recent emergence has come at an important time with the absence of Joson Sanon. He once again scored in double figures against Cincinnati, extending his streak to seven-straight. Freeman has finished with 10+ points in 14 total games this season, the most of any Sun Devil.
Milestone Watch
- Adam Miller is 3 three-point FGs away from 200 in his career (currently at 197)
- Alston Mason is 4 games played shy of 100 career games played (currently at 96)
- Alston Mason is 1 FT made away from 200 in his career (currently at 199)
- BJ Freeman 3 assists away from 250 in his career (currently at 247)
- BJ Freeman 2 made FTs away from 300 in his career (currently at 298)
Up Next
Arizona State stays on the road as they head to West Virginia to take on the Mountaineers on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 7 PM MST. It will be the first time the two programs have met on the hardwood. Coverage can be found on CBS Sports Network and Arizona Sports 98.7 FM (KMVP).
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Arizona State (10-7, 1-5) fell behind by as many as 17, but showed fight in cutting the Bearcats' (12-5, 2-4) lead down to as little as four in the second half. Jayden Quaintance enjoyed another outstanding performance leading all scorers in the game with 15 points while matching a season-high with 14 rebounds. Alston Mason (13 points) and BJ Freeman (12 points) also scored in double figures and contributed to the turnaround in the second half. Ultimately, the Sun Devil comeback fell short with Cincinnati securing their second straight win.
First Half Summary
Head Coach Bobby Hurley's team struggled to score throughout the first half, facing the challenge of the No. 7 scoring defense in the nation. Both teams started off cold from the field, as defense was the theme early in the contest. Cincinnati used the energetic crowd to generate turnovers and turned that into offense, creating the first separation in the game. The Sun Devils went on a scoring drought that lasted 5+ minutes midway through the first half which allowed Cincinnati to build on their lead. Heading into the break, the Bearcats held a 36-22 advantage.
Second Half Surge
Arizona State turned the game around with a tremendous second half effort, mounting a strong comeback. At one point the Sun Devils trailed by 17 points in the second half, but cut the lead to as little as four points. In total, they outscored the Bearcats 38-31 and shot a much improved 46% in the second half. After being held to just one point in the first half, Jayden Quaintance took over after the break, scoring 14 points on 6-of-7 shooting.
Boost on the Boards
The Sun Devils put together a great effort on the glass, out-rebounding the Bearcats who ranked Top-100 nationally in rebounding heading into the game. Arizona State finished with a +9 advantage (42-33), their seventh game with 40+ rebounds as a team. This included 16 offensive rebounds, which was a new season-best. It is the most offensive rebounds since ASU had 20 against USC on March 4, 2022.
One of One
Freshman forward Jayden Quaintance has proven to be one of the nation's most unique and versatile athletes. He entered the game as the ONLY PLAYER IN THE NATION averaging at least 9.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks and added to those totals tonight. He finished with 15 points, 14 rebounds, and five blocks in 38 minutes of action.
Buying Stocks
Quaintance added six more 'stocks' and has combined for 75 'stocks' (54 blocks + 21 steals) so far this season. He was the only player in the nation to boast these numbers (45+ blocks and 20+ steals) heading into the game. The next closest Power 4 player was Wooden Award favorite Auburn senior forward Johni Broome, who has 43 blocks and 13 steals (56 stocks).
Block Party
Freshman Jayden Quaintance has recorded 54 blocks thus far in the 2024-2025 season and is now the nation's leader in blocks per game (3.2) after adding five more in the matchup with Cincinnati. That is two straight games with five blocks for Quaintance. He has already surpassed Pac-12 career blocks leader Jordan Bachynski on the ASU freshman single-season blocks list. Quaintance is now only one block shy of matching the season-season record by a freshman in program history and has done it in only 17 games. He has two or more blocks in 15 of 17 games this year, including eight 4+ block performances.
Sun Devil Freshman Blocks Record (1978-79-present)
55, Mario Bennett, 1991-92
54, Jayden Quaintance, 2024-25
33, Jamal Faulkner, 1990-91
31, Ike Diogu, 2002-03
If he were to maintain his current pace of blocks over a 31-game season, Quaintance would finish with the second-most blocks ever by a Big 12 freshman behind only Texas' Mohamed Bamba.
Blocked Shots by Big 12 Freshman
111 Mohamed Bamba-UT, 2017-18 (3.7)
˜ 98 Jayden Quaintance-ASU, 2024-25 (3.1)*
90 Chris Mihm-UT, 1997-98 (2.9)
89 Myles Turner-UT, 2014-15 (2.6)
86 Tristan Thompson-UT, 2010-11 (2.4)
85 Yor Anei-OSU, 2018-19 (2.7)
77 Kevin Samuel-TCU, 2018-19 (2.1)
72 Joel Embiid-KU, 2013-14 (2.6)
71 Jaxson Hayes-UT, 2018-19 (2.2)
67 Kevin Durant-UT, 2006-07 (1.9)
65 Arthur Johnson-MU, 2000-01 (2.0)
*Projected total in a 31-game season at current pace
We Will Block You
Arizona State entered the contest second in the Big 12 and 19th nationally averaging 5.3 blocks per game. Freshman Jayden Quaintance nearly matched the season average by himself, contributing 5 blocks tonight.
Hitting the Glass
Not only has Quaintance solidified his status as a premier shot blocker nationally, he has also been outstanding on the glass. He is on pace to become the program's all-time leader in rebounds per game by a freshman, a record previously held by Ike Diogu back in 2002-03. After another productive effort on the glass tonight (14 rebounds), Quaintance now has 10+ rebounds in seven games. He is now tied for first nationally among freshmen in rebounds per game and has the third most rebounds in the Big 12 by any player.
Sun Devil Freshman Rebounds per Game Record (1978-79-present)
8.6 Jayden Quaintance, 2024-25
7.8, Ike Diogu, 2002-03
7.1, Romello White, 2017-18
6.8, Mario Bennett, 1991-92
6.2, Marcus Bagley, 2020-21
6.2, Jamal Faulkner, 1990-91
6.1, Jeff Pendergraph, 2005-06
5.8, Johnny Nash, 1976-77
5.4, Kyle Cain, 2010-11
5.3, James Harden, 2007-08
Most Rebounds in a Game by a Freshman
18, Ike Diogu vs Oregon (Pac-10 Tournament), Mar. 13, 2003
17, Kyle Cain vs Houston Baptist (Alaska Shootout), Nov. 25, 2010
17, Mario Bennett vs Oregon, Feb. 1, 1992
16, Kyle Cain vs Long Beach State, Dec. 21, 2010
14, Jayden Quaintance vs Cincinnati, Jan. 18, 2025
14 Ike Diogu vs Oregon, Mar. 6, 2003
14 Ike Diogu vs Stanford, Feb. 1, 2003
14 Mario Bennett vs Lamar, Nov. 26, 1991
Double Doubles
Jayden Quaintance now has five double-doubles this season. Quaintance is currently one of only five Big 12 players and one of only six freshman nationally with five or more double doubles this year.
Most Double-doubles by Freshman in 2024-2025 season
T1. Cooper Flagg, Duke – 6
T1. Donnie Freeman, Syracuse – 6
T1. Ace Bailey, Rutgers – 6
T3. Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State – 5
T3. Derik Queen, Maryland – 5
T3. Thomas Sorber, Georgetown – 5
Jayden Quaintance Double Doubles (5)
15/14 at Cincinnati (1/18/25)
11/10 vs. Colorado (1/4/25)
19/11 vs. UMass in Springfield (12/21/24)
11/12 vs. Cal Poly (11/20/24)
13/14 vs. St. Thomas (MN) (11/17/24)
Sun Devil Season Blocks
133 – Jordan Bachynski, 2014
120 – Jordan Bachynski, 2013
115 – Mario Bennett, 1995
113 – Rodger Farrington, 1997
75 – Ike Diogu, 2005
69 – Tommy Smith, 2003
60 – Warren Washington, 2023
56 – Jeff Pendergraph, 2008
55 – Mario Bennett, 1992 (ASU Freshmen Record)
55 – Alton Lister, 1980
54 - Jayden Quaintance, 2025
Getting Acquainted
Jayden Quaintance continues to show improvement throughout the season. Take a closer look at a comparison between his first four and last 13 games.
Jayden Quaintance Statistical Breakdown
Last 13 Games: 11.5 points, 9.8 rebounds, 54.2% FG
First Four Games: 5.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 38.9% FG
Mr. Reliable
Alston Mason has been a steady presence in the lineup for Head Coach Bobby Hurley at point guard. Mason has led the team in minutes in 14 of the 17 games, including playing 37+ minutes in four straight games. For the second time this season, he played all 40 minutes of a regulation contest (Kansas, Cincinnati). He is now up to 35.2 minutes per game, which is neck-and-neck with West Virginia's Javon Small for the most in the Big 12. Mason is also shooting a team-high 80.7% from the free-throw line, which was Top-10 in the Big 12 coming into the game.
Free'd Up
Senior guard/forward BJ Freeman recent emergence has come at an important time with the absence of Joson Sanon. He once again scored in double figures against Cincinnati, extending his streak to seven-straight. Freeman has finished with 10+ points in 14 total games this season, the most of any Sun Devil.
Milestone Watch
- Adam Miller is 3 three-point FGs away from 200 in his career (currently at 197)
- Alston Mason is 4 games played shy of 100 career games played (currently at 96)
- Alston Mason is 1 FT made away from 200 in his career (currently at 199)
- BJ Freeman 3 assists away from 250 in his career (currently at 247)
- BJ Freeman 2 made FTs away from 300 in his career (currently at 298)
Up Next
Arizona State stays on the road as they head to West Virginia to take on the Mountaineers on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 7 PM MST. It will be the first time the two programs have met on the hardwood. Coverage can be found on CBS Sports Network and Arizona Sports 98.7 FM (KMVP).
Sun Devils on Social
For exclusive content, the latest updates, and more information on the Sun Devil Men's Basketball program, follow our X/Instagram accounts (@SunDevilHoops), like our Facebook page (facebook.com/SunDevilHoops/), and visit our website (thesundevils.com). Follow Coach Hurley on X (@BobbyHurley11).