TEMPE - Sun Devil Men's Basketball travels to Manhattan for a rematch with Kansas State on Sunday at 2 PM MST.
Arizona State (12-14, 3-12) will take on the Wildcats (13-13, 7-8) for the second time in the month of February. Head Coach Bobby Hurley's team is looking to add to their seven wins away from home, three of which are considered Quad 1 victories.
The Matchup
For the second time during the 2024-25 conference slate, the Sun Devils will take on Kansas State. This time they will travel to Manhattan for the first time since 1982.
How to Follow
Arizona State's game against Kansas State will air on ESPN+ on Sunday at 2 PM MST. Mark Neely (play-by-play) and Tim Welsh (analyst) are on the call. Make sure to listen to Tim Healey and Kyle Dodd on KTAR News 92.3 FM.
Season Metrics (As of 2/21)
NET: 65
Ken Pom: 62
ESPN Strength of Record: 74
Bart Torvik: 66
NET Positive
The NET (NCAA Evaluation Tool) ranking is used in determining NCAA Tournament selections. Arizona State is 65th in the current edition. Coach Hurley's team has played in 19 Quad 1 & 2 games and have been successful in Quad 3 & 4 matchups (6-1). Five of their losses are to teams currently ranked in the NET Top-10 (#10 Gonzaga, #4 Florida, #9 Arizona, #7 Texas Tech, #8 Iowa State). ASU has a favorable average opponent NET ranking of 4, an indication of a challenging schedule. ASU has the best NET Ranking of any sub-.500 team in the nation. The next-highest NET by a team below .500 is Rutgers (13-14) at 79th.
Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watchlist
Sun Devil freshman forward Jayden Quaintance is one of 15 players named to the Naismith National Defensive Player of the Year Watchlist. He is one of two freshman to make the list, joined by Duke's Cooper Flagg. The Big 12 has three representatives on the list, as Quaintance is joined by Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey and Houston forward Joseph Tugler.
Trophy Case
Jayden Quaintance - Big 12 Newcomer of the Week (12/23)
Joson Sanon - Big 12 Co-Newcomer of the Week (11/18)
First Meeting
Arizona State persevered until the very end, but suffered a narrow 71-70 loss to Kansas State in the meeting back on February 4 in Tempe. After the Wildcats took a 13-point lead early in the second half, the Sun Devils found their rhythm and chipped away at the lead. At one point, Arizona State even managed to retake the lead late in the contest.
Four Sun Devil's managed to reach double figures in tonight's matchup, with Alston Mason leading the way with 20 points while also adding six assists. Forward Basheer Jihad finished with 15 points while connecting on 6-of-7 from the line. Guard BJ Freeman continued his effective scoring, reaching double figures for the 17th time. He finished the night with 14 points and cleared the glass for seven boards. On top of that, Adam Miller finished with 10 points while shooting 4-of-6 from the field.
Last Time Out
Arizona State (12-14, 3-12) faced a tough challenge against No. 5 Houston (22-4, 14-1) and the nation's No. 1 scoring defense, falling 80-65. The Sun Devils originally trailed 76-53 with six minutes remaining, but persevered and managed to put together an 11-0 scoring run to bring their deficit within 12. Though Arizona State could not ultimately complete the comeback, there were still several bright spots in the loss.
Alston Mason and BJ Freeman continue to score a high level and were the key contributors to keeping the Sun Devils alive in tonight's contest. Alston Mason had a season-high for the Sun Devils, finishing the night with 26 points, while connecting on 8-of-9 from the field and shooting 6-of-7 from the line. BJ Freeman ended the night with 17 points, while connecting on 5-of-11 from the field, and cleaning the glass for four boards.
From the Stripe
Over the past four games, Arizona State's ability to knock down shots from the free throw line has been a bright spot. The Sun Devils are a combined 65-of-82 (79.3%) from the line despite being on the road in hostile environments in two of those games. The backcourt of Alston Mason and Joson Sanon have combined to go 26-of-28 (92.9%) from the stripe. Mason has made his last 30 of his past 31 free throws dating back to the Iowa State game. Amier Ali is shooting 86.6% (26-of-30) at the line in Big 12 games and is 11-for-12 in the last four games. Mason is on pace to finish with one of the Top-10 seasons in program history from the stripe.
Single-Season Free Throw Percentage
89.7 – DJ Horne, 2022 (35-39)
87.7 – Bryson Krueger, 2006
87.5 – Rihards Kuksiks, 2010
87.5 – Chris Beasley, 1984
87.4 – Stevin Smith, 1992
86.3 – Derek Glasser, 2010
86.3 – Alex Austin, 1989
85.9 – James Holliman, 1977
85.3 – Shannon Evans II, 2018
84.4 - Alston Mason, 2025 (76-90)
84.1 – Derek Glasser, 2008
84.0 – Isaac Burton, 1994
84.0 – Rick Taylor, 1978
Double A Insurance
Freshman Amier Ali has made the most of his increased playing time over the past four games, averaging 10.5 points during that span (4.9 season avg). He has led the Sun Devils rebounding in three of the past four games. He has five games reaching double figures scoring coming off the bench.
We Will Block You
Arizona State is first in the Big 12 and 26th nationally averaging 4.9 blocks per game. Freshman Jayden Quaintance is a big reason why, contributing a league-best 2.8. Basheer Jihad, Shawn Phillips Jr., and BJ Freeman each have ten or more blocks this season.
Shawn Stuffs
Through his first 17 games, junior center Shawn Phillips Jr. collected seven blocks. Over his past seven games, he has emerged as a rim protector, recording 17 blocks (2.4 per game).
Buying Stocks
Quaintance has combined for 87 'stocks' (62 blocks + 25 steals) in only 23 games so far this season. He is one of only two players in the nation (only high major conference player) to boast these numbers (60+ blocks and 25+ steals) despite missing three full games and exiting two others early due to injury. The only Power 4 + Big East player with similar numbers is Creighton senior center Ryan Kalkbrenner, with the same 87 stocks in two extra games (69 blocks + 18 steals). Another comparison is National Defensive Player of the Year candidate Johni Broome from Auburn, who has 82 stocks in 24 games (64 blocks + 18 steals).
Block Party
Freshman Jayden Quaintance has recorded 62 blocks thus far in the 2024-2025 season and averages the seventh-most blocks per game (2.7) of any player in the nation. He broke the program freshman record and did so in only 18 games. He has two or more blocks in 18 of 23 games this year, including eight 4+ block performances.
Sun Devil Freshman Blocks Record (1978-79-present)
62, Jayden Quaintance, 2024-25
55, Mario Bennett, 1991-92
33, Jamal Faulkner, 1990-91
31, Ike Diogu, 2002-03
If he were to maintain his current pace of blocks over a 28-game season, Quaintance would finish in the Top-10 for most blocks ever by a Big 12 freshman despite missing three full games and leaving two due to injury early.
Blocked Shots by Big 12 Freshman
111 Mohamed Bamba-UT, 2017-18 (3.7)
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)
˜ 76 Jayden Quaintance-ASU, 2024-25 (2.7)*
72 Joel Embiid-KU, 2013-14 (2.6)
71 Jaxson Hayes-UT, 2018-19 (2.2)
67 Kevin Durant-UT, 2006-07 (1.9)
*Projected total in a 28-game season at current pace
Quaintance sits in the Top-10 in Arizona State history with his 62 blocked shots this season. He passed Warren Washington (2022-23) for the most blocks by a Sun Devil since Jordan Bachynski set the program record in 2014.
Sun Devil Single Season Blocks
1. 133 – Jordan Bachynski, 2014
2. 120 – Jordan Bachynski, 2013
3. 115 – Mario Bennett, 1995
4. 113 – Rodger Farrington, 1997
5. 75 – Ike Diogu, 2005
6. 69 – Tommy Smith, 2003
7. 62 - Jayden Quaintance, 2025 (ASU Freshman Record)
8. 60 – Warren Washington, 2023
9. 56 – Jeff Pendergraph, 2008
10. 55 – Mario Bennett, 1992
11. 55 – Alton Lister, 1980
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. Quaintance has 10+ rebounds in nine games. He is third nationally among freshmen in rebounds per game and eighth in total rebounds. Quaintance has the seventh most total rebounds in the Big 12 by any player (182) despite missing three games.
Sun Devil Freshman Rebounds per Game Record (1978-79-present)
7.9 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
Quaintance now has two of the Top-10 single-game rebounding performances by a freshman in program history.
Most Rebounds in a Game by a Freshman (1978-79-present)
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, Jayden Quaintance vs St. Thomas (MN), Nov. 17, 2024
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 has six double-doubles this season, making him one of only six Big 12 players and one of only eight freshmen nationally with six or more double doubles this year.
Most Double-doubles by Freshman in 2024-2025 season
1. Derek Queen, Maryland - 10
2. Thomas Sorber, Georgetown – 8
T3. Ace Bailey, Rutgers – 7
T3. Cooper Flagg, Duke – 7
T3. Elijah Price, Fresno State - 7
T6. Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State – 6
T6. Donnie Freeman, Syracuse – 6
T6. Asa Newell, Georgia - 6
Most Double-doubles by Big 12 Players in 2024-2025 season
1. Norchad Omier, Baylor - 14
2. JT Toppin, Texas Tech - 11
3. Hunter Dickson, Kansas - 10
4. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa State - 9
T5. Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State - 6
T5. Tobe Awaka, Arizona - 6
Freshman Single-Season FG% (Min. 100 Att; 1978-79-present)
.652, Romello White, 2017-18 (120-of-184)
.608, Ike Diogu, 2002-03 (209-of-344)
.574, Mario Bennett, 1991-92 (159-of-277)
.570, Dwayne Fontana, 1990-91 (102-of-179)
.568, Eric Holloway, 1983-84 (79-of-139)
.545, Kyle Cain, 2010-11 (78-of-143)
.527, James Harden, 2007-08 (196-of-372)
.520, Shawn Redhage, 1999-2000 (103-of-198)
.512, Jayden Quaintance, 2024-25 (85-of-166)
.500, Byron Scott, 1979-80 (66-of-132)
.494, Jeff Pendergraph, 2005-06 (115-of-233)
Mr. Reliable
Senior guard 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 21 of the 26 games and has played 38+ minutes on nine occasions. He averages 36.3 minutes per game, the most in the Big 12 and also Top-25 nationally (22nd). Mason is also shooting a team-high 84.4% from the free-throw line, which is 7th in the Big 12.
Alston Mason Top Sun Devil Scoring Games
26 vs No. 5 Houston (2/18/25)*
25 at Oklahoma State (2/9/25)*
19 at No. 11 Kansas (1/8/25)*
19 vs. Grand Canyon in Phoenix (11/14/24)
19 at No. 6 Gonzaga (11/10/24)
17 at Colorado (1/28/25)*
16 at No. 12 Texas Tech (2/12/25)*
15 vs. UCF (1/14/25)*
*Five of his Top-7 scoring outputs have come against Big 12 Conference competition.
Ba-Sheer Force
Senior forward Basheer Jihad has been extremely effective at getting to the free throw line while also getting opposing big men in foul trouble. Jihad ranks fourth in the Big 12 in free throw attempts (141) and third in made free throws (105). He has five games in which he has attempted 10+ free throws.
80-Point Mark
The Sun Devils have scored 80 points or more ten times through 25 games this season after doing it only six times in 32 games last year. ASU is 7-3 when reaching the 80-point mark.
Ace Wolf
Senior guard Adam Miller is putting together one of the most efficient seasons from beyond the arc in program history. He is currently shooting 44.7% from distance, the fourth-best total by a Sun Devil.
Single-Season 3 PT %
51.3 – Matt Anderson, 1989 (41-of-80)
45.3 – Tarence Wheeler, 1988 (58-of-128)
44.9 – Bobby Thompson, 1987 (31-of-69)
44.7 - Adam Miller, 2025 (51-of-114)
44.3 – Rihards Kuksiks, 2009 (93-of-210)
44.3 – Jeremy Veal, 1997 (58-of-131)
43.8 – Alex Austin, 1989 (49-of-112)
43.5 – Bryson Krueger, 2005 (40-of-92)
43.4 – Jon Gilling, 2014 (66-of-152)
43.0 – Jay Heath, 2022 (46-of-107)
43.0 – Jon Gilling, 2015 (55-of-128)
Milestone Watch
- Adam Miller, Alston Mason, and, Basheer Jihad all reached 1,000 career points earlier in the season; BJ Freeman has over 1,400 career points
- Adam Miller, Alston Mason, and, Basheer Jihad all played in their 100th career game earlier this season
- Adam Miller 3 rebounds shy of 300 in his career (currently at 297)
- Adam Miller 11 made FTs away from 200 in his career (currently at 189)
- Alston Mason 3 assists away from 300 in his career (currently at 297)
- BJ Freeman 7 three-point FGs away from 200 in his career (currently at 193)
- BJ Freeman 7 points away from 1,500 in his career (currently at 1,493)
Don't Count Us Out
The Sun Devils have come back to win a game when trailing at halftime 47 times during the Bobby Hurley era, including three times this season. Since 2015-16, the Maroon and Gold are Top-25 in the nation in halftime comeback victories. Here is the full list of comebacks.
2024-25 (3)
(-2) UMass 33, ASU 31/Dec. 21, 2024/ASU 78, UMass 62
(-2) Saint Mary's 34, ASU 32/Nov. 29, 2024/ASU 68, New Mexico 64
(-3) New Mexico 37, ASU 34/Nov. 28, 2024/ASU 85, New Mexico 82
Comfortable when it is Close
ASU is 44-26 (.629) in two-possession games in the past six seasons (since 2019-20). The 44 wins are tied for the most among power four + Big East teams.
Most Two Possession Wins in "P5" Past Ten Seasons
ASU 44-26 (.629)
Wisconsin: 44-31 (.587)
Kansas: 42-15 (.737)
Texas A&M: 42-23 (.646)
Virginia: 41-18 (.695)
Xavier: 41-35 (.539)
Non-Conference Start
Arizona State won nine or more of their first 11 games for the fourth time under the Bobby Hurley era (2017-18, 2018-19, 2022-23, 2024-25). This is despite having played the fewest non-conference home games (4) of any Power 4 team. The 81.8% winning percentage is the seventh-best for the program in the non-conference since 1999-2000.
Best Non-Conference Winning % (1999-2000 to Present)
2017-18: 12-0 (1.000)
2008-09: 11-1 (.917)
2004-05: 11-1 (.917)
2013-14: 11-2 (.846)
2012-13: 11-2 (.846)
2007-08: 10-2 (.833)
2024-25: 9-2 (.818)
2022-23: 9-2 (.818)
Neutralizing the Opponent
Arizona State continues their success under Bobby Hurley at neutral sites. ASU picked up five neutral site wins, which is a new program record. The Sun Devils have defeated four teams that won 20+ games in neutral settings already in 2024-25 (Saint Mary's, Grand Canyon, Santa Clara, New Mexico). Three were 2024 NCAA Tournament participants. ASU has now won 18 games overall under Hurley in neutral games. That includes past wins over NC State, Kansas State, St. John's, Mississippi State, Xavier, Michigan, Utah State, New Mexico, Saint Mary's, Creighton, Santa Clara, and UMass.
2024-25 (5-1)
ASU 78, UMass 62 (Dec. 21, 2024) - MGM Springfield Basketball Hall of Fame Classic (Springfield, MA)
Florida 83, ASU 66 (Dec. 14, 2024) - Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena (Atlanta, GA)
ASU 68, Saint Mary's 64 (Nov. 29, 2024) - Acrisure Series (Palm Desert, CA)
ASU 85, New Mexico (Nov. 28, 2024) - Acrisure Series (Palm Desert, CA)
ASU 87 vs. Grand Canyon 76 (Nov. 14, 2024) - Hall off Fame Series at Footprint Center (Phoenix, AZ)
ASU 81, Santa Clara 74 (Nov. 8, 2024) - Hoopfest at Lee's Family Forum (Las Vegas, NV)
The Sun Devils are one of only four teams in the country that has at least five wins at neutral sites, joined by No. 1 Auburn, No. 3 Florida, and Oklahoma. Those five wins have come by an average margin of 8.2 points, including double digit wins over UMass and Grand Canyon. The five neutral site wins are a program record.
Bobby Hurley has now won 167 games at ASU and he is only the second coach in program history to reach the mark. With the win over Cal Poly earlier in the year, he passed Herb Sendek for the second-most victories in program history.
Career Wins at ASU
406, Ned Wulk (1957-82)
167, Bobby Hurley (2015-present)
159, Herb Sendek (2006-15)
Milestone Complete
Hurley earned the 200th win in his head coaching career between Arizona State and Buffalo in his 12th season at the Division I level when ASU defeated Grand Canyon (now at 209). 167 of those wins have come with Sun Devil Men's Basketball. Hurley also earned his 150th career win when ASU beat Grand Canyon back in 2021.
About those Sun Devil Wins
Coach Hurley has notched 167 wins at Arizona State and has done it while scheduling aggressively and not being afraid to play on the road. He has won 105 games in Arizona, but also has won at least five games in California (16), Nevada (13), Oregon (six) and Washington (five). Four wins have taken place in Utah, three in New York, and two in Colorado, Nebraska, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Single wins have taken place in Florida, Georgia, Kansas, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Texas, and West Virginia. Hurley has won in a total of 18 different states while at ASU.
Constant Competition
Head Coach Bobby Hurley and his staff once again constructed an extremely challenging slate that saw Arizona State hosting winning programs and taking on strong competition away from home. The 11-game schedule featured seven contests away from home and four at Desert Financial Arena in addition to the exhibition matchup with Duke prior to the season on Oct. 27. ASU faced 2024 NCAA Tournament participants Gonzaga, Grand Canyon, New Mexico, Saint Mary's, and Florida before Big 12 play even started. Arizona State has played or will play six teams in the Top-25 of the latest AP Poll a total of eight times. In total, Arizona State currently has five AP Top-9 teams on their schedule.
AP Top-13 (ASU game)
1. Auburn
2. Florida (Dec. 14 neutral site game)
3. Duke (Oct. 27 road game; Exhibition)
4. Alabama
5. Houston (Feb. 18 home game)
6. Tennessee
7. Texas A&M
8. Iowa State (Jan. 25 home game)
9. Texas Tech (Feb. 12 road game; March 8 home game)
#0 Brandon Gardner (Redshirt Freshman/Forward/USC/Waynesboro, GA)
#1 Alston Mason (Senior/Guard/Missouri State/Phoenix, AZ)
#2 Austin Nunez (Junior/Guard/Ole Miss/Garden Ridge, TX)
#3 Joson Sanon (Freshman/Guard/Saxton Rivers, VT)
#5 Amier Ali (Freshman/Guard/Forward/Little Elm, TX)
#6 Connor Braun (Graduate/Forward/Northeastern/Tempe, AZ)
#8 Basheer Jihad (Senior/Forward/Ball State/Detroit, MI)
#9 Shawn Phillips Jr. (Junior/Center/Dayton, OH)
#10 BJ Freeman (Senior/Guard & Forward/UW Milwaukee/Selma, NC)
#11 Bobby Hurley (Senior/Guard/Scottsdale, AZ)
#12 Trevor Best (Freshman/Guard/Wilson, NC)
#14 Chianti Clay (Senior/Guard/University of Fort Lauderdale/Milwaukee, WI)
#21 Jayden Quaintance (Freshman/Forward/Raleigh, NC)
#22 Quentin McCoy (Freshman/Guard/Chicago, IL)
#25 Jordan Williams (Senior/Guard/Los Angeles, CA)
#33 Brycen Long (Graduate/Guard/Gilbert, AZ)
#44 Adam Miller (Redshirt Senior/Guard/Peoria, IL)
5 returners; 7 transfers; 4 incoming freshman; 1 mid-year enrollee
Big 12 Play
The Big 12 embarks on its first season as a 16-team league, with league games starting December 30. The Conference schedule increases to 20 games, with teams playing five opponents twice and 10 foes once.
2024-25 Sun Devil Men's Basketball Big 12 Schedule
Dec. 31 (Tues.) - at BYU
Jan. 4 (Sat.) - vs. Colorado
Jan. 8 (Wed.) - at Kansas
Jan. 11 (Sat.) - vs. Baylor
Jan. 14 (Tues.) - vs. UCF
Jan. 18 (Sat.) - at Cincinnati
Jan. 21 (Tues.) - at West Virginia
Jan. 25 (Sat.) - vs. Iowa State
Jan. 28 (Tues.) - at Colorado
Feb. 1 (Sat.) - vs. Arizona
Feb. 4 (Tues.) - vs. Kansas State
Feb. 9 (Sun.) - at Oklahoma State
Feb. 12 (Wed.) - at Texas Tech
Feb. 15 (Sat.) - vs. TCU
Feb. 18 (Tues.) - vs. Houston
Feb. 23 (Sat.) - at Kansas State
Feb. 26 (Wed.) - vs. BYU
March 1 (Sat.) - at Utah
March 4 (Tues.) - at Arizona
March 8 (Sat.) - vs. Texas Tech
Big 12 Teams in AP Top 25
5. Houston (Feb. 18 home game)
8. Iowa State (Jan. 25 home game)
9. Texas Tech (Feb. 12 road game; March 8 home game)
19. Arizona (Feb. 1 home game; March 4 road game)
23. Kansas (Jan. 8 road game)
Big 12 Matchups
Arizona (1 road; 1 home game)
Baylor (1 home game)
BYU (1 road; 1 home game)
Cincinnati (1 road game)
Colorado (1 road; 1 home game)
Houston (1 home game)
Iowa State (1 home game)
Kansas (1 road game)
Kansas State (1 road; 1 home game)
Oklahoma State (1 road game)
TCU (1 home game)
Texas Tech (1 road; 1 home game)
UCF (1 home game)
Utah (1 road game)
West Virginia (1 road game)
2024-25 Arizona State Men's Basketball Non-Conference Schedule
Oct. 27 - at Duke (Brotherhood Run Exhibition; Cameron Indoor Stadium)*
Nov. 5 - vs. Idaho State (Home/Regular Season Opener; Desert Financial Arena)
Nov. 8 - Santa Clara (Lee's Family Forum; Las Vegas, NV)
Nov. 10 - at Gonzaga (McCarthey Athletic Center, Spokane, WA)
Nov. 14 - Grand Canyon (Hall of Fame Series; Footprint Center in Phoenix)
Nov. 17 - vs. St. Thomas (Desert Financial Arena)
Nov. 20 - vs. Cal Poly (Desert Financial Arena)
Nov. 28 - New Mexico (Acrisure Classic; Palm Springs, CA)
Nov. 29 - St. Mary's or USC (Acrisure Classic; Palm Springs, CA)
Dec. 3 - vs. San Diego (Desert Financial Arena)
Dec. 14 - Florida (Holiday Hoopsgiving; Atlanta, GA)
Dec. 21 - UMass (Basketball Hall of Fame Classic; Springfield, MA)
*Exhibition contest
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Arizona State (12-14, 3-12) will take on the Wildcats (13-13, 7-8) for the second time in the month of February. Head Coach Bobby Hurley's team is looking to add to their seven wins away from home, three of which are considered Quad 1 victories.
The Matchup
For the second time during the 2024-25 conference slate, the Sun Devils will take on Kansas State. This time they will travel to Manhattan for the first time since 1982.
How to Follow
Arizona State's game against Kansas State will air on ESPN+ on Sunday at 2 PM MST. Mark Neely (play-by-play) and Tim Welsh (analyst) are on the call. Make sure to listen to Tim Healey and Kyle Dodd on KTAR News 92.3 FM.
Season Metrics (As of 2/21)
NET: 65
Ken Pom: 62
ESPN Strength of Record: 74
Bart Torvik: 66
NET Positive
The NET (NCAA Evaluation Tool) ranking is used in determining NCAA Tournament selections. Arizona State is 65th in the current edition. Coach Hurley's team has played in 19 Quad 1 & 2 games and have been successful in Quad 3 & 4 matchups (6-1). Five of their losses are to teams currently ranked in the NET Top-10 (#10 Gonzaga, #4 Florida, #9 Arizona, #7 Texas Tech, #8 Iowa State). ASU has a favorable average opponent NET ranking of 4, an indication of a challenging schedule. ASU has the best NET Ranking of any sub-.500 team in the nation. The next-highest NET by a team below .500 is Rutgers (13-14) at 79th.
Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watchlist
Sun Devil freshman forward Jayden Quaintance is one of 15 players named to the Naismith National Defensive Player of the Year Watchlist. He is one of two freshman to make the list, joined by Duke's Cooper Flagg. The Big 12 has three representatives on the list, as Quaintance is joined by Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey and Houston forward Joseph Tugler.
| Jayden Quaintance | F | Arizona State |
| Ace Baldwin Jr. | G | Penn State |
| Johni Broome | F/C | Auburn |
| Lamont Butler | G | Kentucky |
| Cooper Flagg | G/F | Duke |
| Hayden Gray | G | UC San Diego |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner | C | Creighton |
| Tamin Lipsey | G | Iowa State |
| Jahmai Mashack | G | Tennessee |
| Cameron Matthews | F | Mississippi State |
| Stevie Mitchell | G | Marquette |
| Clifford Omoruyi | C | Alabama |
| Kadary Richmond | G | St. John's |
| Joseph Tugler | F | Houston |
| Zakai Zeigler | G | Tennessee |
Trophy Case
Jayden Quaintance - Big 12 Newcomer of the Week (12/23)
Joson Sanon - Big 12 Co-Newcomer of the Week (11/18)
First Meeting
Arizona State persevered until the very end, but suffered a narrow 71-70 loss to Kansas State in the meeting back on February 4 in Tempe. After the Wildcats took a 13-point lead early in the second half, the Sun Devils found their rhythm and chipped away at the lead. At one point, Arizona State even managed to retake the lead late in the contest.
Four Sun Devil's managed to reach double figures in tonight's matchup, with Alston Mason leading the way with 20 points while also adding six assists. Forward Basheer Jihad finished with 15 points while connecting on 6-of-7 from the line. Guard BJ Freeman continued his effective scoring, reaching double figures for the 17th time. He finished the night with 14 points and cleared the glass for seven boards. On top of that, Adam Miller finished with 10 points while shooting 4-of-6 from the field.
Last Time Out
Arizona State (12-14, 3-12) faced a tough challenge against No. 5 Houston (22-4, 14-1) and the nation's No. 1 scoring defense, falling 80-65. The Sun Devils originally trailed 76-53 with six minutes remaining, but persevered and managed to put together an 11-0 scoring run to bring their deficit within 12. Though Arizona State could not ultimately complete the comeback, there were still several bright spots in the loss.
Alston Mason and BJ Freeman continue to score a high level and were the key contributors to keeping the Sun Devils alive in tonight's contest. Alston Mason had a season-high for the Sun Devils, finishing the night with 26 points, while connecting on 8-of-9 from the field and shooting 6-of-7 from the line. BJ Freeman ended the night with 17 points, while connecting on 5-of-11 from the field, and cleaning the glass for four boards.
From the Stripe
Over the past four games, Arizona State's ability to knock down shots from the free throw line has been a bright spot. The Sun Devils are a combined 65-of-82 (79.3%) from the line despite being on the road in hostile environments in two of those games. The backcourt of Alston Mason and Joson Sanon have combined to go 26-of-28 (92.9%) from the stripe. Mason has made his last 30 of his past 31 free throws dating back to the Iowa State game. Amier Ali is shooting 86.6% (26-of-30) at the line in Big 12 games and is 11-for-12 in the last four games. Mason is on pace to finish with one of the Top-10 seasons in program history from the stripe.
Single-Season Free Throw Percentage
89.7 – DJ Horne, 2022 (35-39)
87.7 – Bryson Krueger, 2006
87.5 – Rihards Kuksiks, 2010
87.5 – Chris Beasley, 1984
87.4 – Stevin Smith, 1992
86.3 – Derek Glasser, 2010
86.3 – Alex Austin, 1989
85.9 – James Holliman, 1977
85.3 – Shannon Evans II, 2018
84.4 - Alston Mason, 2025 (76-90)
84.1 – Derek Glasser, 2008
84.0 – Isaac Burton, 1994
84.0 – Rick Taylor, 1978
Double A Insurance
Freshman Amier Ali has made the most of his increased playing time over the past four games, averaging 10.5 points during that span (4.9 season avg). He has led the Sun Devils rebounding in three of the past four games. He has five games reaching double figures scoring coming off the bench.
We Will Block You
Arizona State is first in the Big 12 and 26th nationally averaging 4.9 blocks per game. Freshman Jayden Quaintance is a big reason why, contributing a league-best 2.8. Basheer Jihad, Shawn Phillips Jr., and BJ Freeman each have ten or more blocks this season.
Shawn Stuffs
Through his first 17 games, junior center Shawn Phillips Jr. collected seven blocks. Over his past seven games, he has emerged as a rim protector, recording 17 blocks (2.4 per game).
Buying Stocks
Quaintance has combined for 87 'stocks' (62 blocks + 25 steals) in only 23 games so far this season. He is one of only two players in the nation (only high major conference player) to boast these numbers (60+ blocks and 25+ steals) despite missing three full games and exiting two others early due to injury. The only Power 4 + Big East player with similar numbers is Creighton senior center Ryan Kalkbrenner, with the same 87 stocks in two extra games (69 blocks + 18 steals). Another comparison is National Defensive Player of the Year candidate Johni Broome from Auburn, who has 82 stocks in 24 games (64 blocks + 18 steals).
Block Party
Freshman Jayden Quaintance has recorded 62 blocks thus far in the 2024-2025 season and averages the seventh-most blocks per game (2.7) of any player in the nation. He broke the program freshman record and did so in only 18 games. He has two or more blocks in 18 of 23 games this year, including eight 4+ block performances.
Sun Devil Freshman Blocks Record (1978-79-present)
62, Jayden Quaintance, 2024-25
55, Mario Bennett, 1991-92
33, Jamal Faulkner, 1990-91
31, Ike Diogu, 2002-03
If he were to maintain his current pace of blocks over a 28-game season, Quaintance would finish in the Top-10 for most blocks ever by a Big 12 freshman despite missing three full games and leaving two due to injury early.
Blocked Shots by Big 12 Freshman
111 Mohamed Bamba-UT, 2017-18 (3.7)
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)
˜ 76 Jayden Quaintance-ASU, 2024-25 (2.7)*
72 Joel Embiid-KU, 2013-14 (2.6)
71 Jaxson Hayes-UT, 2018-19 (2.2)
67 Kevin Durant-UT, 2006-07 (1.9)
*Projected total in a 28-game season at current pace
Quaintance sits in the Top-10 in Arizona State history with his 62 blocked shots this season. He passed Warren Washington (2022-23) for the most blocks by a Sun Devil since Jordan Bachynski set the program record in 2014.
Sun Devil Single Season Blocks
1. 133 – Jordan Bachynski, 2014
2. 120 – Jordan Bachynski, 2013
3. 115 – Mario Bennett, 1995
4. 113 – Rodger Farrington, 1997
5. 75 – Ike Diogu, 2005
6. 69 – Tommy Smith, 2003
7. 62 - Jayden Quaintance, 2025 (ASU Freshman Record)
8. 60 – Warren Washington, 2023
9. 56 – Jeff Pendergraph, 2008
10. 55 – Mario Bennett, 1992
11. 55 – Alton Lister, 1980
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. Quaintance has 10+ rebounds in nine games. He is third nationally among freshmen in rebounds per game and eighth in total rebounds. Quaintance has the seventh most total rebounds in the Big 12 by any player (182) despite missing three games.
Sun Devil Freshman Rebounds per Game Record (1978-79-present)
7.9 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
Quaintance now has two of the Top-10 single-game rebounding performances by a freshman in program history.
Most Rebounds in a Game by a Freshman (1978-79-present)
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, Jayden Quaintance vs St. Thomas (MN), Nov. 17, 2024
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 has six double-doubles this season, making him one of only six Big 12 players and one of only eight freshmen nationally with six or more double doubles this year.
Most Double-doubles by Freshman in 2024-2025 season
1. Derek Queen, Maryland - 10
2. Thomas Sorber, Georgetown – 8
T3. Ace Bailey, Rutgers – 7
T3. Cooper Flagg, Duke – 7
T3. Elijah Price, Fresno State - 7
T6. Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State – 6
T6. Donnie Freeman, Syracuse – 6
T6. Asa Newell, Georgia - 6
Most Double-doubles by Big 12 Players in 2024-2025 season
1. Norchad Omier, Baylor - 14
2. JT Toppin, Texas Tech - 11
3. Hunter Dickson, Kansas - 10
4. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa State - 9
T5. Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State - 6
T5. Tobe Awaka, Arizona - 6
Jayden Quaintance Double Doubles (6)
15 pts/12 reb at West Virginia (1/21/25)
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)
Freshman Single-Season FG% (Min. 100 Att; 1978-79-present)
.652, Romello White, 2017-18 (120-of-184)
.608, Ike Diogu, 2002-03 (209-of-344)
.574, Mario Bennett, 1991-92 (159-of-277)
.570, Dwayne Fontana, 1990-91 (102-of-179)
.568, Eric Holloway, 1983-84 (79-of-139)
.545, Kyle Cain, 2010-11 (78-of-143)
.527, James Harden, 2007-08 (196-of-372)
.520, Shawn Redhage, 1999-2000 (103-of-198)
.512, Jayden Quaintance, 2024-25 (85-of-166)
.500, Byron Scott, 1979-80 (66-of-132)
.494, Jeff Pendergraph, 2005-06 (115-of-233)
Mr. Reliable
Senior guard 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 21 of the 26 games and has played 38+ minutes on nine occasions. He averages 36.3 minutes per game, the most in the Big 12 and also Top-25 nationally (22nd). Mason is also shooting a team-high 84.4% from the free-throw line, which is 7th in the Big 12.
Alston Mason Top Sun Devil Scoring Games
26 vs No. 5 Houston (2/18/25)*
25 at Oklahoma State (2/9/25)*
19 at No. 11 Kansas (1/8/25)*
19 vs. Grand Canyon in Phoenix (11/14/24)
19 at No. 6 Gonzaga (11/10/24)
17 at Colorado (1/28/25)*
16 at No. 12 Texas Tech (2/12/25)*
15 vs. UCF (1/14/25)*
*Five of his Top-7 scoring outputs have come against Big 12 Conference competition.
Ba-Sheer Force
Senior forward Basheer Jihad has been extremely effective at getting to the free throw line while also getting opposing big men in foul trouble. Jihad ranks fourth in the Big 12 in free throw attempts (141) and third in made free throws (105). He has five games in which he has attempted 10+ free throws.
80-Point Mark
The Sun Devils have scored 80 points or more ten times through 25 games this season after doing it only six times in 32 games last year. ASU is 7-3 when reaching the 80-point mark.
Ace Wolf
Senior guard Adam Miller is putting together one of the most efficient seasons from beyond the arc in program history. He is currently shooting 44.7% from distance, the fourth-best total by a Sun Devil.
Single-Season 3 PT %
51.3 – Matt Anderson, 1989 (41-of-80)
45.3 – Tarence Wheeler, 1988 (58-of-128)
44.9 – Bobby Thompson, 1987 (31-of-69)
44.7 - Adam Miller, 2025 (51-of-114)
44.3 – Rihards Kuksiks, 2009 (93-of-210)
44.3 – Jeremy Veal, 1997 (58-of-131)
43.8 – Alex Austin, 1989 (49-of-112)
43.5 – Bryson Krueger, 2005 (40-of-92)
43.4 – Jon Gilling, 2014 (66-of-152)
43.0 – Jay Heath, 2022 (46-of-107)
43.0 – Jon Gilling, 2015 (55-of-128)
Milestone Watch
- Adam Miller, Alston Mason, and, Basheer Jihad all reached 1,000 career points earlier in the season; BJ Freeman has over 1,400 career points
- Adam Miller, Alston Mason, and, Basheer Jihad all played in their 100th career game earlier this season
- Adam Miller 3 rebounds shy of 300 in his career (currently at 297)
- Adam Miller 11 made FTs away from 200 in his career (currently at 189)
- Alston Mason 3 assists away from 300 in his career (currently at 297)
- BJ Freeman 7 three-point FGs away from 200 in his career (currently at 193)
- BJ Freeman 7 points away from 1,500 in his career (currently at 1,493)
Don't Count Us Out
The Sun Devils have come back to win a game when trailing at halftime 47 times during the Bobby Hurley era, including three times this season. Since 2015-16, the Maroon and Gold are Top-25 in the nation in halftime comeback victories. Here is the full list of comebacks.
2024-25 (3)
(-2) UMass 33, ASU 31/Dec. 21, 2024/ASU 78, UMass 62
(-2) Saint Mary's 34, ASU 32/Nov. 29, 2024/ASU 68, New Mexico 64
(-3) New Mexico 37, ASU 34/Nov. 28, 2024/ASU 85, New Mexico 82
Comfortable when it is Close
ASU is 44-26 (.629) in two-possession games in the past six seasons (since 2019-20). The 44 wins are tied for the most among power four + Big East teams.
Most Two Possession Wins in "P5" Past Ten Seasons
ASU 44-26 (.629)
Wisconsin: 44-31 (.587)
Kansas: 42-15 (.737)
Texas A&M: 42-23 (.646)
Virginia: 41-18 (.695)
Xavier: 41-35 (.539)
Non-Conference Start
Arizona State won nine or more of their first 11 games for the fourth time under the Bobby Hurley era (2017-18, 2018-19, 2022-23, 2024-25). This is despite having played the fewest non-conference home games (4) of any Power 4 team. The 81.8% winning percentage is the seventh-best for the program in the non-conference since 1999-2000.
Best Non-Conference Winning % (1999-2000 to Present)
2017-18: 12-0 (1.000)
2008-09: 11-1 (.917)
2004-05: 11-1 (.917)
2013-14: 11-2 (.846)
2012-13: 11-2 (.846)
2007-08: 10-2 (.833)
2024-25: 9-2 (.818)
2022-23: 9-2 (.818)
Neutralizing the Opponent
Arizona State continues their success under Bobby Hurley at neutral sites. ASU picked up five neutral site wins, which is a new program record. The Sun Devils have defeated four teams that won 20+ games in neutral settings already in 2024-25 (Saint Mary's, Grand Canyon, Santa Clara, New Mexico). Three were 2024 NCAA Tournament participants. ASU has now won 18 games overall under Hurley in neutral games. That includes past wins over NC State, Kansas State, St. John's, Mississippi State, Xavier, Michigan, Utah State, New Mexico, Saint Mary's, Creighton, Santa Clara, and UMass.
2024-25 (5-1)
ASU 78, UMass 62 (Dec. 21, 2024) - MGM Springfield Basketball Hall of Fame Classic (Springfield, MA)
Florida 83, ASU 66 (Dec. 14, 2024) - Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena (Atlanta, GA)
ASU 68, Saint Mary's 64 (Nov. 29, 2024) - Acrisure Series (Palm Desert, CA)
ASU 85, New Mexico (Nov. 28, 2024) - Acrisure Series (Palm Desert, CA)
ASU 87 vs. Grand Canyon 76 (Nov. 14, 2024) - Hall off Fame Series at Footprint Center (Phoenix, AZ)
ASU 81, Santa Clara 74 (Nov. 8, 2024) - Hoopfest at Lee's Family Forum (Las Vegas, NV)
The Sun Devils are one of only four teams in the country that has at least five wins at neutral sites, joined by No. 1 Auburn, No. 3 Florida, and Oklahoma. Those five wins have come by an average margin of 8.2 points, including double digit wins over UMass and Grand Canyon. The five neutral site wins are a program record.
Career Games Played (total | @ ASU)
Sun Devils have a combined 835 games of experience at the Division I Level (Includes previous school). ASU has five players with over 80 and eight players with over 60 games of experience at the Division I level.
Basheer Jihad - 117 | 26
Adam Miller - 112 | 48
Alston Mason - 105 | 26
Brycen Long - 90 | 6
BJ Freeman - 84 | 25
Connor Braun - 79 | 4
Shawn Phillips Jr. - 68 | 48
Austin Nunez - 62 | 32
Bobby Hurley - 26 | 26
Amier Ali - 25 | 25
Jayden Quaintance - 23 | 23
Joson Sanon - 21 | 21
Jordan Williams 12 | 12
Trevor Best - 5 | 5
Quentin McCoy - 3 | 3
Chianti Clay - 2 | 2
Brandon Gardner - 1 | 0
Bobby Hurley has now won 167 games at ASU and he is only the second coach in program history to reach the mark. With the win over Cal Poly earlier in the year, he passed Herb Sendek for the second-most victories in program history.
Career Wins at ASU
406, Ned Wulk (1957-82)
167, Bobby Hurley (2015-present)
159, Herb Sendek (2006-15)
Milestone Complete
Hurley earned the 200th win in his head coaching career between Arizona State and Buffalo in his 12th season at the Division I level when ASU defeated Grand Canyon (now at 209). 167 of those wins have come with Sun Devil Men's Basketball. Hurley also earned his 150th career win when ASU beat Grand Canyon back in 2021.
About those Sun Devil Wins
Coach Hurley has notched 167 wins at Arizona State and has done it while scheduling aggressively and not being afraid to play on the road. He has won 105 games in Arizona, but also has won at least five games in California (16), Nevada (13), Oregon (six) and Washington (five). Four wins have taken place in Utah, three in New York, and two in Colorado, Nebraska, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Single wins have taken place in Florida, Georgia, Kansas, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Texas, and West Virginia. Hurley has won in a total of 18 different states while at ASU.
Constant Competition
Head Coach Bobby Hurley and his staff once again constructed an extremely challenging slate that saw Arizona State hosting winning programs and taking on strong competition away from home. The 11-game schedule featured seven contests away from home and four at Desert Financial Arena in addition to the exhibition matchup with Duke prior to the season on Oct. 27. ASU faced 2024 NCAA Tournament participants Gonzaga, Grand Canyon, New Mexico, Saint Mary's, and Florida before Big 12 play even started. Arizona State has played or will play six teams in the Top-25 of the latest AP Poll a total of eight times. In total, Arizona State currently has five AP Top-9 teams on their schedule.
AP Top-13 (ASU game)
1. Auburn
2. Florida (Dec. 14 neutral site game)
3. Duke (Oct. 27 road game; Exhibition)
4. Alabama
5. Houston (Feb. 18 home game)
6. Tennessee
7. Texas A&M
8. Iowa State (Jan. 25 home game)
9. Texas Tech (Feb. 12 road game; March 8 home game)
Phenomenal Freshman
Head Coach Bobby Hurley put together a Top-10 recruiting class, the highest in program history. It was ranked No. 9 by 247 Sports and No. 8 by Rivals and features a five-star recruit alongside two high four-star prospects.
- The highest-rated recruit to ever sign with Arizona State.
- Ranked as the No. 9 overall prospect in the entire class of 2024 and the No. 2 center prospect by 247 Sports
- Rivals tabbed him as the No. 8 overall prospect and No. 1 center in the 2024 class
- Consensus five-star recruit and No. 1 prospect out of the state of North Carolina among all the major recruiting services
- 2024 McDonald's All-American
- Third-highest ranked recruit to ever sign with Arizona State according to 247 Sports, trailing only Jayden Quaintance and Josh Christopher
- Ranked as the No. 24 overall prospect in the entire class of 2024 and the No. 5 shooting guard prospect by 247 Sports
- Identified as the No. 26 overall player and No. 8 shooting guard in the nation by Rivals
- ESPN lists him as the No. 23 overall prospect in their Top-100 and the No. 6 shooting guard in the class of 2024
G/F Amier Ali
- 11th-highest ranked recruit to ever sign with Arizona State according to 247 Sports
- ESPN lists him at No. 54 in their Top-100 prospect rankings
- No. 15 small forward prospect in the nation
- No. 3 prospect in the state of Arizona
- No. 98 overall prospect in the nation according to 247 Sports
- No. 21 small forward prospect in the country
- No. 5 prospect in the state of Arizona
- Tabbed by Rivals as the No. 104 overall prospect and No. 27 small forward in the class of 2024
Impact Transfers
A five-man transfer class immediately bolstered the Sun Devil Men's Basketball roster. It is one of the premier transfer classes in program history. BJ Freeman, Alston Mason, and Basheer Jihad join the fold after leading their teams in scoring a season ago. Brandon Gardner and Austin Nunez return to Arizona State after making strong connections with the staff in their previous recruitment process.
F Brandon Gardner, USC
G/F BJ Freeman, UW Milwaukee
G Alston Mason, Missouri State
F Basheer Jihad, Ball State
G Austin Nunez, Ole Miss
Youth movement
Arizona State freshman forward Jayden Quaintance enters the 2024-25 season as the youngest player in college basketball. He is over six months younger than the second-youngest on the list, which is Duke's Cooper Flagg.
| Name | School | Birthdate |
| Jayden Quaintance | Arizona State | 07/2007 |
| Cooper Flagg | Duke | 12/2006 |
| Colt Langdon | Butler | 11/2006 |
| Bryce Heard | NC State | 10/2006 |
| Khaman Maluach | Duke | 09/2006 |
Family Ties
The Sun Devil Men's Basketball roster features several connections through bloodline. Head Coach Bobby Hurley's son, Bobby Hurley, is a senior guard on the team. Senior guard Alston Mason's father, Alton Mason, played at Arizona State from 1998-2001. Senior guard Jordan Williams cousin is legendary Sun Devil guard James Harden.
#0 Brandon Gardner (Redshirt Freshman/Forward/USC/Waynesboro, GA)
#1 Alston Mason (Senior/Guard/Missouri State/Phoenix, AZ)
#2 Austin Nunez (Junior/Guard/Ole Miss/Garden Ridge, TX)
#3 Joson Sanon (Freshman/Guard/Saxton Rivers, VT)
#5 Amier Ali (Freshman/Guard/Forward/Little Elm, TX)
#6 Connor Braun (Graduate/Forward/Northeastern/Tempe, AZ)
#8 Basheer Jihad (Senior/Forward/Ball State/Detroit, MI)
#9 Shawn Phillips Jr. (Junior/Center/Dayton, OH)
#10 BJ Freeman (Senior/Guard & Forward/UW Milwaukee/Selma, NC)
#11 Bobby Hurley (Senior/Guard/Scottsdale, AZ)
#12 Trevor Best (Freshman/Guard/Wilson, NC)
#14 Chianti Clay (Senior/Guard/University of Fort Lauderdale/Milwaukee, WI)
#21 Jayden Quaintance (Freshman/Forward/Raleigh, NC)
#22 Quentin McCoy (Freshman/Guard/Chicago, IL)
#25 Jordan Williams (Senior/Guard/Los Angeles, CA)
#33 Brycen Long (Graduate/Guard/Gilbert, AZ)
#44 Adam Miller (Redshirt Senior/Guard/Peoria, IL)
5 returners; 7 transfers; 4 incoming freshman; 1 mid-year enrollee
Big 12 Play
The Big 12 embarks on its first season as a 16-team league, with league games starting December 30. The Conference schedule increases to 20 games, with teams playing five opponents twice and 10 foes once.
2024-25 Sun Devil Men's Basketball Big 12 Schedule
Dec. 31 (Tues.) - at BYU
Jan. 4 (Sat.) - vs. Colorado
Jan. 8 (Wed.) - at Kansas
Jan. 11 (Sat.) - vs. Baylor
Jan. 14 (Tues.) - vs. UCF
Jan. 18 (Sat.) - at Cincinnati
Jan. 21 (Tues.) - at West Virginia
Jan. 25 (Sat.) - vs. Iowa State
Jan. 28 (Tues.) - at Colorado
Feb. 1 (Sat.) - vs. Arizona
Feb. 4 (Tues.) - vs. Kansas State
Feb. 9 (Sun.) - at Oklahoma State
Feb. 12 (Wed.) - at Texas Tech
Feb. 15 (Sat.) - vs. TCU
Feb. 18 (Tues.) - vs. Houston
Feb. 23 (Sat.) - at Kansas State
Feb. 26 (Wed.) - vs. BYU
March 1 (Sat.) - at Utah
March 4 (Tues.) - at Arizona
March 8 (Sat.) - vs. Texas Tech
Big 12 Teams in AP Top 25
5. Houston (Feb. 18 home game)
8. Iowa State (Jan. 25 home game)
9. Texas Tech (Feb. 12 road game; March 8 home game)
19. Arizona (Feb. 1 home game; March 4 road game)
23. Kansas (Jan. 8 road game)
Big 12 Matchups
Arizona (1 road; 1 home game)
Baylor (1 home game)
BYU (1 road; 1 home game)
Cincinnati (1 road game)
Colorado (1 road; 1 home game)
Houston (1 home game)
Iowa State (1 home game)
Kansas (1 road game)
Kansas State (1 road; 1 home game)
Oklahoma State (1 road game)
TCU (1 home game)
Texas Tech (1 road; 1 home game)
UCF (1 home game)
Utah (1 road game)
West Virginia (1 road game)
2024-25 Arizona State Men's Basketball Non-Conference Schedule
Oct. 27 - at Duke (Brotherhood Run Exhibition; Cameron Indoor Stadium)*
Nov. 5 - vs. Idaho State (Home/Regular Season Opener; Desert Financial Arena)
Nov. 8 - Santa Clara (Lee's Family Forum; Las Vegas, NV)
Nov. 10 - at Gonzaga (McCarthey Athletic Center, Spokane, WA)
Nov. 14 - Grand Canyon (Hall of Fame Series; Footprint Center in Phoenix)
Nov. 17 - vs. St. Thomas (Desert Financial Arena)
Nov. 20 - vs. Cal Poly (Desert Financial Arena)
Nov. 28 - New Mexico (Acrisure Classic; Palm Springs, CA)
Nov. 29 - St. Mary's or USC (Acrisure Classic; Palm Springs, CA)
Dec. 3 - vs. San Diego (Desert Financial Arena)
Dec. 14 - Florida (Holiday Hoopsgiving; Atlanta, GA)
Dec. 21 - UMass (Basketball Hall of Fame Classic; Springfield, MA)
*Exhibition contest
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