KANSAS CITY - Sun Devil Men's Basketball is in Kansas City for the 2025 Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship, taking place March 11-15 at T-Mobile Center.
Arizona State (13-18, 4-16) looks to continue their success at neutral sites this season when they take on Kansas State (15-16, 9-11) on Tuesday at 4 PM MST. Head Coach Bobby Hurley is 5-1 during the 2024-25 campaign in neutral site games and defeated their first round opponent, the Wildcats, in their own building less than a month ago (Feb. 23).
Big 12 Championship
Arizona State is the No. 15 seed and takes on No. 10 seed Kansas State in the first round of the Big 12 Championship. The game will take place on Tuesday, March 11 at T-Mobile Center at 4 PM MST. The winner of the matchup would take on No. 7 seed Baylor on Wednesday, March 12 at 4 PM MST. The full bracket is available here.
How to Follow
Arizona State's game against Kansas State will air on ESPN+ on Tuesday at 4 PM MST. Roxy Bernstein (play-by-play) and King McClure (analyst) are on the call. The Big 12 Conference will have additional studio pre-and-post game coverage available on ESPN+. Make sure to listen to Tim Healey and Kyle Dodd on ESPN 620 AM (KTAR).
Season Metrics (As of 3/9)
NET: 72
Ken Pom: 71
ESPN Strength of Record: 79
Bart Torvik: 64
NET Positive
The NET (NCAA Evaluation Tool) ranking is used in determining NCAA Tournament selections. Arizona State is 72nd in the current edition. Coach Hurley's team has played in 23 Quad 1 & 2 games, coming away with seven wins in those games. Eight of their losses are to teams currently ranked in the NET Top-10 (#8 Gonzaga, #5 Florida, 2X to #10 Arizona, #3 Houston, 2X to #7 Texas Tech, #9 Iowa State). ASU has a favorable average opponent NET ranking of 4, an indication of a challenging schedule. ASU has the second-best NET Ranking of any sub-.500 team in the nation behind only No. 74 USC.
Trophy Case
Jayden Quaintance - Big 12 Newcomer of the Week (12/23)
Joson Sanon - Big 12 Co-Newcomer of the Week (11/18)
Last Meeting with Kansas State
The Sun Devil men's basketball team used a seven-man rotation at Kansas State on February 23 and put forth a solid defensive effort in a 66-54 win that saw the Sun Devils hold the Wildcats to 1-of-17 shooting during a second-half stretch that sealed the win. ASU held Kansas State to a season-low 22-of-66 (.333) from the floor and 5-of-26 (.190) from the three-point stripe, as KSU's 54 points was a season low for a team that beat No. 16 Kansas and No. 13 Arizona in its past two home games. It is the fewest points allowed by ASU in a conference game since the Sun Devils defeated Cal, 71-44, on March 3, 2022.
Freshman Jayden Quaintance had 18 points on 8-of-11 shooting and seven boards to lead the Sun Devils, while freshman Amier Ali added 11 points as ASU led for 38 minutes and trailed for just 29 seconds. The Sun Devils led 57-43 at the under-eight media timeout and stretched it to 66-45 before a 9-0 run in the final 1:28 led to the 12-point difference. Shawn Phillips Jr. had another strong outing with 10 points and 11 boards. In his past four games he is averaging 10.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.3 blocks and is shooting 18-of-27 (.671) from the floor. Kansas State guard Dug McDaniel came into the contest averaging 15.0 points over his previous nine games, but was held to four points on 2-of-12 shooting while committing four turnovers.
Last Time Out
Arizona State fell to No. 9 Texas Tech on Saturday in their final regular season contest. It was their fifth matchup with a team that was ranked in the Top-10 at the time of the meeting. ASU ended the year at 13-18 and 4-16 overall, claiming the No. 15 seed in the Big 12 Championship. Basheer Jihad led the way with 22 points and six rebounds. The backcourt of Alston Mason (14) and Joson Sanon (16) combined for 30 points. The Sun Devils were only down four at the break, but were once again dealing with personnel obstacles due to injury.
Sun Devil Men's Basketball honored five seniors and five student managers prior to the game on Saturday. Alston Mason, Adam Miller, Basheer Jihad, Connor Braun, and Jordan Williams were recognized for their contributions to Arizona State in a pre-game ceremony. Additionally, graduating managers Jonas Carman, Parker Zidel, Nick Pappas, Spencer Schwartz, and John Lynch were celebrated for their commitment and dedication to the program.
Triple Digits
Arizona State has reached the century mark offensively twice this season (106 at #12 Texas Tech on 2/12; 100 at #24 Arizona on 3/4). This is the first time since the 2017-18 campaign that the Sun Devils have scored 100+ points twice in the same season.
Sansational Performance
Over his past three games, Sanon has rediscovered the form that allowed him to claim a Big 12 Newcomer of the Week honor earlier in the year. He is averaging 20.3 points and 4.3 rebounds on 48% shooting from the field in 39.0 minutes per game.
Freshman Joson Sanon put together a career-best performance against Utah. He finished with 28 points on 11-of-20 (55%) shooting. He made 4-of-5 from the three-point line and now sits in the Top-10 in program history for made 3PT FGs by a freshman. It marked the second-most points in a road game by a Sun Devil freshman (Jahii Carson's 32 at Washington on Feb. 2, 2013). The 28 points were the most by a Sun Devil since Remy Martin had 31 against Washington on Feb. 25, 2021.
Sun Devil Freshman Most Points (Single Game)
35, Mario Bennett vs. #5 Arizona, Feb. 20, 1992
34, Jahii Carson vs. Stanford (Pac-12), Mar. 13, 2013
33, Luguentz Dort vs. Utah State (Las Vegas), Nov. 21, 2018
32, Jahii Carson at Washington, Feb. 2, 2013
31, Byron Scott vs. #18 Arizona, Feb. 23, 1980
30, Jahii Carson vs. #14 Creighton (Las Vegas), Nov. 24, 2012
30, Ty Abbott vs. California, Feb. 16, 2008
29, Jamal Faulkner vs. #2 Arkansas (NCAA), Mar. 17, 1991
28, Joson Sanon at Utah, Mar. 1, 2025
28, Josh Christopher vs. #3 Villanova (Mohegan Sun), Nov. 26, 2020
Sanon is one of only 13 freshman to have three games with 20 or more points in a season.
Sun Devil Freshman 20-Point Games (1972-73 to present)
18, Jahii Carson, 2012-13
16, James Harden, 2007-08
12, Ike Diogu, 2002-03
9, Luguentz Dort, 2018-19
7, Jamal Faulkner, 1990-91
5, Steve Beck, 1983-84
4, Christian Polk, 2006-07
3, Joson Sanon, 2024-25
3, Josh Christopher, 2020-21
3, Eddie House, 1996-97
3, Ron Riley, 1992-93
3, Byron Scott, 1979-80
3, Gary Jackson, 1972-73
Sanon already is tied for 7th in program history for three pointers made in a freshman season.
Three-Pointers made by Freshman
76, Ty Abbott, 2007-08
66, Ron Riley, 1992-93
64, Christian Polk, 2006-07
57, Eddie House, 1996-97
54, Lu Dort, 2018-19
53, Jonathan Gilling, 2011-12
44, Joson Sanon, 2024-25
44, James Harden, 2007-08
44, Gee Gervin, 1996-97
44, Jeremy Veal, 1994-95
Dialed in from Deep
Arizona State has made 274 three pointers as a team this season, tied for the fourth-most in program history.
Most Three-Point Field Goals in a Season
328 – 2017
288 – 2018
288 – 2009
274 - 2025
274 – 2023
271 – 2010
268 – 2014
Double-Doubles
Jayden Quaintance (six), Shawn Phillips Jr. (one), and Basheer Jihad (one), and Amier Ali (one) each have a double double this year, giving Arizona State nine total double doubles.
Alston Ascending
Alston Mason is averaging 18.4 points, 5.0 assists, 1.0 steals in 38.8 minutes per game in the last nine games while shooting 53-of-112 (47.3%) from the floor, 44% from three, and 92.3% (36-of-39) from the line. His 33 points on the road against Arizona were the most scored by a Sun Devil since Alonzo Verge had 43 against Saint Mary's on Dec. 18, 2019
From the Stripe
Over the past eight 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 147-of-189 (77.8%) from the line despite being on the road in hostile environments in five of those games. The backcourt of Alston Mason and Joson Sanon have combined to go 59-of-72 (81.9%) from the stripe during that span. Mason has made his last 44 of his past 47 free throws dating back to the Iowa State game. Amier Ali is shooting 86.1% (31-of-36) at the line in Big 12 games and is 16-for-18 in the last eight games. Mason is on pace to finish with one of the Top-10 seasons in program history from the stripe (10th).
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
84.9 - Alston Mason, 2025 (90-106)
85.3 – Shannon Evans II, 2018
84.1 – Derek Glasser, 2008
84.0 – Isaac Burton, 1994
84.0 – Rick Taylor, 1978
We Will Block You
Arizona State is third in the Big 12 and 44th nationally averaging 4.5 blocks per game. Freshman Jayden Quaintance is a big reason why, contributing the second-most in the league (2.6 BPG). Basheer Jihad and Shawn Phillips Jr. each have 20 or more blocks this season. The Sun Devils 139 total blocks are already tied for the 9th-most in program history.
Most Blocked Shots in a Season
211 – 2013
182 – 2014
172 – 1997
170 – 2023
165 – 1995
165 – 1979
157 – 1980
144 – 1981
139 - 2025
139 – 2003
131 - 2022
Shawn Stuffs
Through his first 17 games, junior center Shawn Phillips Jr. collected seven blocks. Over his past 12 games, he has emerged as a rim protector, recording 24 blocks (2.0 per game).
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 24 of his 30 appearances and has played 38+ minutes on 11 occasions. He averages 36.4 minutes per game, the most in the Big 12 and also Top-20 nationally (20th). Mason is also shooting a team-high 84.9% from the free-throw line, which is 6th in the Big 12.
Alston Mason Top Sun Devil Scoring Games
33 at No. 24 Arizona (3/4/25)*
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)*
*Six of his Top-8 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 currently ranks third in the Big 12 in both free throw attempts (173) and made free throws (132). He now has seven games, including two straight, in which he has attempted 10+ free throws after shooting 10 vs Texas Tech. He is the only Sun Devil to have played in all 31 games this season.
80-Point Mark
The Sun Devils have scored 80 points or more 12 times through 30 games this season after doing it only 6 times in 32 games last year.
70-Point Mark
The Sun Devils have held their opponent 70 points or less 10 times through 30 games this season. ASU is 9-1 when preventing the opponent from scoring over 70 points.
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 45.5% from distance, the second-best total by a Sun Devil.
Single-Season 3 PT %
51.3 – Matt Anderson, 1989 (41-of-80)
45.5 - Adam Miller, 2025 (55-of-121)
45.3 – Tarence Wheeler, 1988 (58-of-128)
44.9 – Bobby Thompson, 1987 (31-of-69)
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)
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.
Buying Stocks
Quaintance has combined for 90 'stocks' (63 blocks + 27 steals) in only 24 games so far this season. He is one of only four players in the nation (only high major conference player) to boast these numbers (60+ blocks and 25+ steals) despite missing six 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 a similar 97 stocks in five extra games (78 blocks + 19 steals). Another comparison is National Defensive Player of the Year candidate Johni Broome from Auburn, who has 87 stocks in 28 games (66 blocks + 21 steals).
Block Party
Freshman Jayden Quaintance has recorded 63 blocks thus far in the 2024-2025 season and averages the sixth-most blocks per game (2.6) 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 24 games this year, including eight 4+ block performances.
Sun Devil Freshman Blocks Record (1978-79-present)
63, Jayden Quaintance, 2024-25
55, Mario Bennett, 1991-92
33, Jamal Faulkner, 1990-91
31, Ike Diogu, 2002-03
Quaintance is already in the Top-10 for most blocks ever by a Big 12 freshman, doing so in only 24 games while missing five 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)
72 Joel Embiid-KU, 2013-14 (2.6)
71 Jaxson Hayes-UT, 2018-19 (2.2)
67 Kevin Durant-UT, 2006-07 (1.9)
63 Jayden Quaintance-ASU, 2024-25 (2.6)
Quaintance sits in the Top-10 in Arizona State history with his 63 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. 63 - 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 tied for third nationally among freshmen in rebounds per game and 11th in total rebounds despite missing five 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 seven Big 12 players and one of only nine freshmen nationally with six or more double doubles this year.
Most Double-doubles by Freshman in 2024-2025 season
1. Derek Queen, Maryland - 10
T2. Thomas Sorber, Georgetown – 8
T2. Elijah Price, Fresno State - 8
T4. Ace Bailey, Rutgers – 7
T4. Cooper Flagg, Duke – 7
T6. Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State – 6
T6. Donnie Freeman, Syracuse – 6
T6. Asa Newell, Georgia - 6
T6. MJ Thomas, New Orleans - 6
Most Double-doubles by Big 12 Players in 2024-2025 season
1. Norchad Omier, Baylor - 16
T2. JT Toppin, Texas Tech - 12
T2. Hunter Dickson, Kansas - 12
4. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa State - 9
5. Tobe Awaka, Arizona - 8
T6. Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State - 6
T6. Ernest Udeh Jr., TCU - 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)
.525, Jayden Quaintance, 2024-25 (93-of-177)
.520, Shawn Redhage, 1999-2000 (103-of-198)
.500, Byron Scott, 1979-80 (66-of-132)
.494, Jeff Pendergraph, 2005-06 (115-of-233)
Milestone Watch
- Adam Miller, Alston Mason, and, Basheer Jihad all reached 1,000 career points earlier in the season
- Adam Miller, Alston Mason, and, Basheer Jihad all played in their 100th career game earlier this season
- Adam Miller 2 rebounds shy of 300 in his career (currently at 298)
- Adam Miller 11 made FTs away from 200 in his career (currently at 189)
- Adam Miller 12 points away from 1,200 in his career (currently at 1,188)
- Alston Mason 7 rebounds shy of 250 in his career (currently at 243)
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: 42-16 (.724)
Texas A&M: 42-24 (.636)
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 168 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)
168, 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 210). 168 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 168 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, Kansas, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Single wins have taken place in Florida, Georgia, 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 seven teams in the Top-25 of the latest AP Poll a total of 9 times. In total, Arizona State currently has four AP Top-10 teams on their schedule.
AP Top-10 (ASU game)
1. Duke (Oct. 27 road game; Exhibition)
2. Houston (Feb. 18 home game)
3. Auburn
4. Florida (Dec. 14 neutral site game)
5. Alabama
6. St. John's
7. Michigan State
8. Tennessee
9. Texas Tech (Feb. 12 road game; March 8 home game)
10. Clemson
#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)
#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; 5 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
2. Houston (Feb. 18 home game)
9. Texas Tech (Feb. 12 road game; March 8 home game)
12. Iowa State (Jan. 25 home game)
17. BYU (Dec. 31 road game; Feb. 26 home 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 (13-18, 4-16) looks to continue their success at neutral sites this season when they take on Kansas State (15-16, 9-11) on Tuesday at 4 PM MST. Head Coach Bobby Hurley is 5-1 during the 2024-25 campaign in neutral site games and defeated their first round opponent, the Wildcats, in their own building less than a month ago (Feb. 23).
Big 12 Championship
Arizona State is the No. 15 seed and takes on No. 10 seed Kansas State in the first round of the Big 12 Championship. The game will take place on Tuesday, March 11 at T-Mobile Center at 4 PM MST. The winner of the matchup would take on No. 7 seed Baylor on Wednesday, March 12 at 4 PM MST. The full bracket is available here.
How to Follow
Arizona State's game against Kansas State will air on ESPN+ on Tuesday at 4 PM MST. Roxy Bernstein (play-by-play) and King McClure (analyst) are on the call. The Big 12 Conference will have additional studio pre-and-post game coverage available on ESPN+. Make sure to listen to Tim Healey and Kyle Dodd on ESPN 620 AM (KTAR).
Season Metrics (As of 3/9)
NET: 72
Ken Pom: 71
ESPN Strength of Record: 79
Bart Torvik: 64
NET Positive
The NET (NCAA Evaluation Tool) ranking is used in determining NCAA Tournament selections. Arizona State is 72nd in the current edition. Coach Hurley's team has played in 23 Quad 1 & 2 games, coming away with seven wins in those games. Eight of their losses are to teams currently ranked in the NET Top-10 (#8 Gonzaga, #5 Florida, 2X to #10 Arizona, #3 Houston, 2X to #7 Texas Tech, #9 Iowa State). ASU has a favorable average opponent NET ranking of 4, an indication of a challenging schedule. ASU has the second-best NET Ranking of any sub-.500 team in the nation behind only No. 74 USC.
Trophy Case
Jayden Quaintance - Big 12 Newcomer of the Week (12/23)
Joson Sanon - Big 12 Co-Newcomer of the Week (11/18)
Last Meeting with Kansas State
The Sun Devil men's basketball team used a seven-man rotation at Kansas State on February 23 and put forth a solid defensive effort in a 66-54 win that saw the Sun Devils hold the Wildcats to 1-of-17 shooting during a second-half stretch that sealed the win. ASU held Kansas State to a season-low 22-of-66 (.333) from the floor and 5-of-26 (.190) from the three-point stripe, as KSU's 54 points was a season low for a team that beat No. 16 Kansas and No. 13 Arizona in its past two home games. It is the fewest points allowed by ASU in a conference game since the Sun Devils defeated Cal, 71-44, on March 3, 2022.
Freshman Jayden Quaintance had 18 points on 8-of-11 shooting and seven boards to lead the Sun Devils, while freshman Amier Ali added 11 points as ASU led for 38 minutes and trailed for just 29 seconds. The Sun Devils led 57-43 at the under-eight media timeout and stretched it to 66-45 before a 9-0 run in the final 1:28 led to the 12-point difference. Shawn Phillips Jr. had another strong outing with 10 points and 11 boards. In his past four games he is averaging 10.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.3 blocks and is shooting 18-of-27 (.671) from the floor. Kansas State guard Dug McDaniel came into the contest averaging 15.0 points over his previous nine games, but was held to four points on 2-of-12 shooting while committing four turnovers.
Last Time Out
Arizona State fell to No. 9 Texas Tech on Saturday in their final regular season contest. It was their fifth matchup with a team that was ranked in the Top-10 at the time of the meeting. ASU ended the year at 13-18 and 4-16 overall, claiming the No. 15 seed in the Big 12 Championship. Basheer Jihad led the way with 22 points and six rebounds. The backcourt of Alston Mason (14) and Joson Sanon (16) combined for 30 points. The Sun Devils were only down four at the break, but were once again dealing with personnel obstacles due to injury.
Sun Devil Men's Basketball honored five seniors and five student managers prior to the game on Saturday. Alston Mason, Adam Miller, Basheer Jihad, Connor Braun, and Jordan Williams were recognized for their contributions to Arizona State in a pre-game ceremony. Additionally, graduating managers Jonas Carman, Parker Zidel, Nick Pappas, Spencer Schwartz, and John Lynch were celebrated for their commitment and dedication to the program.
Triple Digits
Arizona State has reached the century mark offensively twice this season (106 at #12 Texas Tech on 2/12; 100 at #24 Arizona on 3/4). This is the first time since the 2017-18 campaign that the Sun Devils have scored 100+ points twice in the same season.
Sansational Performance
Over his past three games, Sanon has rediscovered the form that allowed him to claim a Big 12 Newcomer of the Week honor earlier in the year. He is averaging 20.3 points and 4.3 rebounds on 48% shooting from the field in 39.0 minutes per game.
Freshman Joson Sanon put together a career-best performance against Utah. He finished with 28 points on 11-of-20 (55%) shooting. He made 4-of-5 from the three-point line and now sits in the Top-10 in program history for made 3PT FGs by a freshman. It marked the second-most points in a road game by a Sun Devil freshman (Jahii Carson's 32 at Washington on Feb. 2, 2013). The 28 points were the most by a Sun Devil since Remy Martin had 31 against Washington on Feb. 25, 2021.
Sun Devil Freshman Most Points (Single Game)
35, Mario Bennett vs. #5 Arizona, Feb. 20, 1992
34, Jahii Carson vs. Stanford (Pac-12), Mar. 13, 2013
33, Luguentz Dort vs. Utah State (Las Vegas), Nov. 21, 2018
32, Jahii Carson at Washington, Feb. 2, 2013
31, Byron Scott vs. #18 Arizona, Feb. 23, 1980
30, Jahii Carson vs. #14 Creighton (Las Vegas), Nov. 24, 2012
30, Ty Abbott vs. California, Feb. 16, 2008
29, Jamal Faulkner vs. #2 Arkansas (NCAA), Mar. 17, 1991
28, Joson Sanon at Utah, Mar. 1, 2025
28, Josh Christopher vs. #3 Villanova (Mohegan Sun), Nov. 26, 2020
Sanon is one of only 13 freshman to have three games with 20 or more points in a season.
Sun Devil Freshman 20-Point Games (1972-73 to present)
18, Jahii Carson, 2012-13
16, James Harden, 2007-08
12, Ike Diogu, 2002-03
9, Luguentz Dort, 2018-19
7, Jamal Faulkner, 1990-91
5, Steve Beck, 1983-84
4, Christian Polk, 2006-07
3, Joson Sanon, 2024-25
3, Josh Christopher, 2020-21
3, Eddie House, 1996-97
3, Ron Riley, 1992-93
3, Byron Scott, 1979-80
3, Gary Jackson, 1972-73
Sanon already is tied for 7th in program history for three pointers made in a freshman season.
Three-Pointers made by Freshman
76, Ty Abbott, 2007-08
66, Ron Riley, 1992-93
64, Christian Polk, 2006-07
57, Eddie House, 1996-97
54, Lu Dort, 2018-19
53, Jonathan Gilling, 2011-12
44, Joson Sanon, 2024-25
44, James Harden, 2007-08
44, Gee Gervin, 1996-97
44, Jeremy Veal, 1994-95
Dialed in from Deep
Arizona State has made 274 three pointers as a team this season, tied for the fourth-most in program history.
Most Three-Point Field Goals in a Season
328 – 2017
288 – 2018
288 – 2009
274 - 2025
274 – 2023
271 – 2010
268 – 2014
Double-Doubles
Jayden Quaintance (six), Shawn Phillips Jr. (one), and Basheer Jihad (one), and Amier Ali (one) each have a double double this year, giving Arizona State nine total double doubles.
Alston Ascending
Alston Mason is averaging 18.4 points, 5.0 assists, 1.0 steals in 38.8 minutes per game in the last nine games while shooting 53-of-112 (47.3%) from the floor, 44% from three, and 92.3% (36-of-39) from the line. His 33 points on the road against Arizona were the most scored by a Sun Devil since Alonzo Verge had 43 against Saint Mary's on Dec. 18, 2019
From the Stripe
Over the past eight 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 147-of-189 (77.8%) from the line despite being on the road in hostile environments in five of those games. The backcourt of Alston Mason and Joson Sanon have combined to go 59-of-72 (81.9%) from the stripe during that span. Mason has made his last 44 of his past 47 free throws dating back to the Iowa State game. Amier Ali is shooting 86.1% (31-of-36) at the line in Big 12 games and is 16-for-18 in the last eight games. Mason is on pace to finish with one of the Top-10 seasons in program history from the stripe (10th).
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
84.9 - Alston Mason, 2025 (90-106)
85.3 – Shannon Evans II, 2018
84.1 – Derek Glasser, 2008
84.0 – Isaac Burton, 1994
84.0 – Rick Taylor, 1978
We Will Block You
Arizona State is third in the Big 12 and 44th nationally averaging 4.5 blocks per game. Freshman Jayden Quaintance is a big reason why, contributing the second-most in the league (2.6 BPG). Basheer Jihad and Shawn Phillips Jr. each have 20 or more blocks this season. The Sun Devils 139 total blocks are already tied for the 9th-most in program history.
Most Blocked Shots in a Season
211 – 2013
182 – 2014
172 – 1997
170 – 2023
165 – 1995
165 – 1979
157 – 1980
144 – 1981
139 - 2025
139 – 2003
131 - 2022
Shawn Stuffs
Through his first 17 games, junior center Shawn Phillips Jr. collected seven blocks. Over his past 12 games, he has emerged as a rim protector, recording 24 blocks (2.0 per game).
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 24 of his 30 appearances and has played 38+ minutes on 11 occasions. He averages 36.4 minutes per game, the most in the Big 12 and also Top-20 nationally (20th). Mason is also shooting a team-high 84.9% from the free-throw line, which is 6th in the Big 12.
Alston Mason Top Sun Devil Scoring Games
33 at No. 24 Arizona (3/4/25)*
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)*
*Six of his Top-8 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 currently ranks third in the Big 12 in both free throw attempts (173) and made free throws (132). He now has seven games, including two straight, in which he has attempted 10+ free throws after shooting 10 vs Texas Tech. He is the only Sun Devil to have played in all 31 games this season.
80-Point Mark
The Sun Devils have scored 80 points or more 12 times through 30 games this season after doing it only 6 times in 32 games last year.
70-Point Mark
The Sun Devils have held their opponent 70 points or less 10 times through 30 games this season. ASU is 9-1 when preventing the opponent from scoring over 70 points.
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 45.5% from distance, the second-best total by a Sun Devil.
Single-Season 3 PT %
51.3 – Matt Anderson, 1989 (41-of-80)
45.5 - Adam Miller, 2025 (55-of-121)
45.3 – Tarence Wheeler, 1988 (58-of-128)
44.9 – Bobby Thompson, 1987 (31-of-69)
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)
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 |
Buying Stocks
Quaintance has combined for 90 'stocks' (63 blocks + 27 steals) in only 24 games so far this season. He is one of only four players in the nation (only high major conference player) to boast these numbers (60+ blocks and 25+ steals) despite missing six 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 a similar 97 stocks in five extra games (78 blocks + 19 steals). Another comparison is National Defensive Player of the Year candidate Johni Broome from Auburn, who has 87 stocks in 28 games (66 blocks + 21 steals).
Block Party
Freshman Jayden Quaintance has recorded 63 blocks thus far in the 2024-2025 season and averages the sixth-most blocks per game (2.6) 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 24 games this year, including eight 4+ block performances.
Sun Devil Freshman Blocks Record (1978-79-present)
63, Jayden Quaintance, 2024-25
55, Mario Bennett, 1991-92
33, Jamal Faulkner, 1990-91
31, Ike Diogu, 2002-03
Quaintance is already in the Top-10 for most blocks ever by a Big 12 freshman, doing so in only 24 games while missing five 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)
72 Joel Embiid-KU, 2013-14 (2.6)
71 Jaxson Hayes-UT, 2018-19 (2.2)
67 Kevin Durant-UT, 2006-07 (1.9)
63 Jayden Quaintance-ASU, 2024-25 (2.6)
Quaintance sits in the Top-10 in Arizona State history with his 63 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. 63 - 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 tied for third nationally among freshmen in rebounds per game and 11th in total rebounds despite missing five 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 seven Big 12 players and one of only nine freshmen nationally with six or more double doubles this year.
Most Double-doubles by Freshman in 2024-2025 season
1. Derek Queen, Maryland - 10
T2. Thomas Sorber, Georgetown – 8
T2. Elijah Price, Fresno State - 8
T4. Ace Bailey, Rutgers – 7
T4. Cooper Flagg, Duke – 7
T6. Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State – 6
T6. Donnie Freeman, Syracuse – 6
T6. Asa Newell, Georgia - 6
T6. MJ Thomas, New Orleans - 6
Most Double-doubles by Big 12 Players in 2024-2025 season
1. Norchad Omier, Baylor - 16
T2. JT Toppin, Texas Tech - 12
T2. Hunter Dickson, Kansas - 12
4. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa State - 9
5. Tobe Awaka, Arizona - 8
T6. Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State - 6
T6. Ernest Udeh Jr., TCU - 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)
.525, Jayden Quaintance, 2024-25 (93-of-177)
.520, Shawn Redhage, 1999-2000 (103-of-198)
.500, Byron Scott, 1979-80 (66-of-132)
.494, Jeff Pendergraph, 2005-06 (115-of-233)
Milestone Watch
- Adam Miller, Alston Mason, and, Basheer Jihad all reached 1,000 career points earlier in the season
- Adam Miller, Alston Mason, and, Basheer Jihad all played in their 100th career game earlier this season
- Adam Miller 2 rebounds shy of 300 in his career (currently at 298)
- Adam Miller 11 made FTs away from 200 in his career (currently at 189)
- Adam Miller 12 points away from 1,200 in his career (currently at 1,188)
- Alston Mason 7 rebounds shy of 250 in his career (currently at 243)
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: 42-16 (.724)
Texas A&M: 42-24 (.636)
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 785 games of experience at the Division I Level (Includes previous school). ASU has four players with over 80 and seven players with over 60 games of experience at the Division I level.
Basheer Jihad - 122 | 31
Adam Miller - 115 | 51
Alston Mason - 109 | 30
Brycen Long - 90 | 6
Connor Braun - 79 | 4
Shawn Phillips Jr. - 73 | 53
Austin Nunez - 62 | 32
Bobby Hurley - 30 | 30
Amier Ali - 30 | 30
Joson Sanon - 26 | 26
Jayden Quaintance - 24 | 24
Jordan Williams 14 | 14
Trevor Best - 9 | 9
Quentin McCoy - 5 | 5
Chianti Clay - 4 | 4
Bobby Hurley has now won 168 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)
168, 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 210). 168 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 168 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, Kansas, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Single wins have taken place in Florida, Georgia, 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 seven teams in the Top-25 of the latest AP Poll a total of 9 times. In total, Arizona State currently has four AP Top-10 teams on their schedule.
AP Top-10 (ASU game)
1. Duke (Oct. 27 road game; Exhibition)
2. Houston (Feb. 18 home game)
3. Auburn
4. Florida (Dec. 14 neutral site game)
5. Alabama
6. St. John's
7. Michigan State
8. Tennessee
9. Texas Tech (Feb. 12 road game; March 8 home game)
10. Clemson
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
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.
#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)
#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; 5 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
2. Houston (Feb. 18 home game)
9. Texas Tech (Feb. 12 road game; March 8 home game)
12. Iowa State (Jan. 25 home game)
17. BYU (Dec. 31 road game; Feb. 26 home 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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