TEMPE - Sun Devil Men's Basketball is back at Desert Financial Arena to host No. 3 Iowa State on Saturday at 12 PM MST.
Arizona State (11-7, 2-5) is coming off a win over a Top-25 opponent and will look to follow that up facing a second straight ranked team in the third-ranked Cyclones (16-2, 6-1). The Sun Devils have four wins over Top-10 foes in the Bobby Hurley era.
The Matchup
Following a lengthy road trip, Arizona State will return to Tempe for one of their biggest home games of the season. The Sun Devils will host No. 3 Iowa State in one of the most anticipated games at Desert Financial Arena. ASU won the lone previous meeting in Tempe, 87-69, back in 1977, with the Cyclones claiming both games taking place in Ames.
How to Follow
Arizona State is back on ESPN+ when they take Iowa State on Saturday at 12 PM MST. Rich Hollenberg (play-by-play) and Chris Spatola (analyst) are on the call. Make sure to listen to Tim Healey and Kyle Dodd on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM (KMVP).
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DFA Doubleheader
For the second time this season, Sun Devil Men's and Women's Basketball are set to welcome Big 12 Conference foes on the same day. First up, the men's squad will take on No. 3 Iowa State at 12 PM MST. After the game, join Sun Devil Basketball fans at The Hoops Hangout at the Arboretum from 2-4 p.m. for an ultimate experience before the start of the Sun Devil Women's tilt against Cincinnati. The Hoops Hangout is free and will feature yard games, live college basketball games from across the country on multiple TVs plus a live DJ. Beverages and food including freshly grilled hot dogs and hamburgers will be available. For additional questions, please contact the Sun Devil Ticket Sales team. Call or text (480) 727-0000 or email sundeviltickets@asu.edu.
Top-10 Wins by Arizona State (25 total)
Under Bobby Hurley (2015-present; 4 in 10 seasons)
ASU 89, at #7 Arizona 88 (Feb. 25, 2023)
ASU 87, #3 UCLA 84 3 OT (Feb. 5, 2022)
#18 ASU 80, #1 Kansas 76 (Dec. 22, 2018)
#16 ASU 95, at #2 Kansas 85 (Dec. 10, 2017)
Prior to Bobby Hurley (1983-2015; 12 in 32 seasons)
ASU 81, #6 Arizona 78 (Feb. 7, 2015)
ASU 69, #2 Arizona 66 (2 OT) (Feb. 14, 2014)
#16 ASU 61, at #9 UCLA 58 (OT) (Jan. 17, 2009)
ASU 72, #7 Stanford 68 (OT) (Feb. 14, 2008)
ASU 88, #10 Arizona 72 (Jan. 23, 2002)
ASU 90, at #4 Stanford 87 (OT) (Jan. 31, 1998)
#15 ASU 53, #9 Arizona 52 (Jan. 5, 1995)
ASU 97, #7 Maryland 90 (Nov. 23, 1994 at Maui Invitational)
ASU 94, #7 Arizona 87 (Mar. 12, 1994)
ASU 77, #5 Arizona 74 (Feb. 20, 1992)
ASU 83, #10 Oregon State 22, 2 OT (Jan. 26, 1985)
ASU 78, #4 UCLA 76 (Mar. 12, 1983)
Under Ned Wulk (1957-82; 9 in 25 seasons)
ASU 68, #4 Oregon State 64 (Mar. 6, 1982)
#5 ASU 87, at #1 Oregon State 67 (Mar. 7, 1981)
#14 ASU 71, #7 Ohio State 58 (Dec. 20, 1980)
ASU 89, #5 San Francisco 70 (Dec. 3, 1977)
ASU 99, #10 BYU 95 (Feb. 12, 1972)
ASU 95, #3 USC 78 (Dec. 1, 1971)
ASU 89, #3 Michigan 87 (Dec. 27, 1965 at Portland/Far West Classic)
#6 ASU 93, #5 Wichita St. 87 (Dec. 7, 1963)
ASU 71, #6 Colorado 53 (Dec. 21, 1962)
Season Metrics (As of 1/23)
NET: 57
Ken Pom: 55
ESPN Strength of Record: 45
RPI (Warren Nolan): 31
NET Positive
The NET (NCAA Evaluation Tool) ranking is used in determining NCAA Tournament selections. Arizona State is 57th in the current edition. Coach Hurley's team has played in 11 Quad 1 & 2 games and have only one loss (vs UCF) in Quad 3 & 4 matchups. Three of their losses are away from home to teams currently ranked in the NET Top-20 (#19 Gonzaga, #6 Florida, #8 Kansas). ASU has a favorable average opponent NET ranking of 5, an indication of a challenging schedule.
Trophy Case
Jayden Quaintance - Big 12 Newcomer of the Week (12/23)
Joson Sanon - Big 12 Co-Newcomer of the Week (11/18)
Last Time Out
Sun Devil Men's Basketball picked up a vital road victory at No. 23 West Virginia on Tuesday night. Arizona State (11-7, 2-5) went into WVU Coliseum and did what No. 3 Iowa State could not, defeating the Mountaineers (13-5, 4-3) on their home court. For the 13th time in the Bobby Hurley era, the Sun Devils were victorious over a ranked team. This was only the third time they did so on the road, as this moment joins legendary triumphs at No. 2 Kansas in 2017 and No. 7 Arizona in 2023.
It was a complete team effort that allowed the Sun Devils to earn a critical Quad 1 victory that will greatly enhance their postseason resume. Four different players finished in double figures led by the front line of Basheer Jihad (17 points, 8 rebounds) and Jayden Quaintance (15 points, 12 rebounds). Quaintance added three blocks to bring his season total to 57, making him the new single-season program record holder for blocks by a freshman. BJ Freeman (14 points) and Adam Miller (10 points) each made key contributions to the 65-57 victory. Shawn Phillips Jr. (7 points, 6 rebounds) provided valuable minutes off the bench. Freshman guard Trevor Best made his Sun Devil debut and gave Alston Mason a well-deserved rest during a brief first half stint.
Head Coach Bobby Hurley's team was not phased despite playing in one of college basketball's best atmospheres and once again missing one of their top players (Joson Sanon). Arizona State jumped out to an early lead thanks to an outstanding start defensively. However, West Virginia found their groove, building an early 17-11 advantage in the first half. That was as large as the deficit would get, as the Maroon and Gold managed to limit the influence of the crowd by preventing any Mountaineer momentum from building. The Sun Devils grinded through a low possesion first half and found themselves in front 24-23 at the break.
The adjustments made by the coaching staff paid off in the second half for the second straight game. After scoring 38 points following the break last game against Cincinnati, ASU once again turned things around offensively in Morgantown. They looked in sync on the way to scoring 41 points on 61.5% FG (16-of-26), as ASU built on their halftime lead. The Sun Devils extended their lead to as many as 13 points, stifling the Mountaineers offensive attack all game. It was clutch ball-handling and smart decision making down the stretch that allowed Arizona State to handle the West Virginia press and secure the massive road victory.
Quoteables:
Arizona State Head Coach Bobby Hurley
On what he thinks the team can take from the win against West Virginia:
"I think timely shotmaking. There was just an incredible connectivity, a collective pursuit of just winning the game and whatever it would take to do that. Some plays while re-watching it, confirmed that for me like Basheer (Jihad) flying in out of his area to grab an offensive rebound to put the ball back in the basket. It was under out of bounds execution, it was Shawn Philips setting a great back-screen, weak side out of the post and skipped the ball for a wide open three to BJ Freeman. It was how locked in we were defensively and understanding small is one of the best players in the country right now and not only in the Big 12 and how we were in gaps and being disruptive and up and ball screen coverage. We didn't have many breakdowns so that was impressive to see the guys that focused."
On if the small rotation will catch up to the guys and if that worries him:
"I think overall it's an adjustment. This isn't the Pac-12 anymore and when you land on Wednesday morning at 4 a.m. and then guys are getting home at 5 a.m. you're like a zombie the whole day. And even yesterday in practice I didn't think we had a lot of pop, so today we looked far better. We looked more rested today in our practice, kind of back to normal. So I think it's an adjustment to these high-level games, great crowds, tough environments and mixed in with tricky travel that we've got to get adjusted too."
On Joson Sanon's status for tomorrow:
"Joson looked fantastic today, it's as good as he's looked since prior to the injury so he's going to be greenlighted tomorrow assuming he responded well from what he did today in practice which there's nothing that I would think would be holding him back at this point. He's excited to play and we're excited to have him back."
On Jayden Quaintance's productivity and effectiveness the last few games:
"He's relentless, I mean with how he plays and everything he does on defense as much as you want to credit Adam Miller with what he did with Small. I mean Jayden's impact at that end when he's in the game is significant. I think I took him out in the second half for a minute and they scored two layups right away. I was like all right I've got to get him back in the game immediately. But his offensive game is developing, it's coming together. I think his teammates are starting to find him well. Mason found him twice on dump offs so when he's open in that way he's going to be able to finish and he's just relentless on the glass so he's doing a lot of great things on the floor right now."
On game-planning against Iowa State:
"It starts building your transition, getting back quickly, getting matched up fast regardless of what happens on offense. Making sure that we're identifying the threats right away that they could score in transition. Then we've got to help, we've got to get back and do it all. They can shoot the three, they can attack the paint, they got big physical, interior big guys. So it's hard to find a real weakness on their team which is why they're number three in the country but we have to play with aggression, make sure we're active on defense. If you just sit back and just let them dictate the terms then you're in trouble. So we've got to make sure that we're trying to be the aggressor tomorrow."
Road Tests
Arizona State has played in some of the toughest road environments in the nation, which prepared them for games like Tuesday. In their exhibition matchup with Duke, Head Coach Bobby Hurley and his squad experienced Cameron Indoor Stadium to start the year. Their third game of the season was at 'The Kennel', home of the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Their first Big 12 Conference game was in front of 16,000+ at the Marriott Center against BYU. ASU then made their return to Allen Fieldhouse to take on Kansas. The three programs are a combined 156-17 (90.2%) over the past four years at home. Hurley had his team ready for the challenge at West Virginia, picking up a Quad 1 win in one of the toughest atmospheres in the country.
Getting Defensive
Arizona State held No. 23 West Virginia to just 30.8% (18-of-58) shooting from the field, the lowest by an opponent in a conference road game since it held Washington State in Pullman to 30.5% (18-of-59) on Feb. 13, 2022. The Mountaineers were held under 60 points for just the third time this season. The Sun Devils allowed only 23 points at halftime, the third-fewest points by an opponent during a half this season.
Shutting Down Small
West Virginia guard Javon Small was voted as Big 12 Player of the Week after his 27-point performance in the 64-57 win over then-No. 2 Iowa State on Saturday. He scored 27 points, including 12 in the last two minutes. He averaged 20.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 6.5 assists this past week. Arizona State managed to limit his effectiveness tonight, forcing him into one of the least efficient performances of his career. He finished 2-of-11 (18.1%) from the field and 0-of-8 from three. Small did not make his first field goal until the 8:53 mark in the second half and converted his only other made shot with 53 seconds left in the game.
Boost on the Boards
The Sun Devils put together a great effort on the glass for the second straight game on this road trip. After finishing with a +9 advantage (42-33) against the Bearcats, including a season-high 16 offensive rebounds, Arizona State improved upon that effort on Tuesday. ASU boasted a 46-28 (+18) edge on the glass. They dominated their opponents on the backboard, winning the category by a combined 88-61 (+27) in the two games on the road trip.
One of One
Freshman forward Jayden Quaintance has proven to be one of the nation's most unique and versatile athletes. He is currently the ONLY PLAYER IN THE NATION averaging at least 9.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks. He produces at that high of a level while playing 32.1 minutes per game. Quaintance is averaging exactly 10.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 3.2 blocks with room to spare on each qualifier.
Buying Stocks
Quaintance has combined for 78 'stocks' (57 blocks + 21 steals) in 18 games so far this season. He is the only player in the nation to boast these numbers (55+ blocks and 20+ steals). The next closest Power 4 + Big East player is Creighton senior center Ryan Kalkbrenner with 65 stocks (53 blocks + 12 steals). For comparison, National Defensive Player of the Year candidate Johni Broome from Auburn has 56 stocks in 16 games (43 blocks + 13 steals).
Block Party
Freshman Jayden Quaintance has recorded 57 blocks thus far in the 2024-2025 season and averages the second-most blocks per game (3.2) of any player in the nation. He added three more blocks in the win over No. 23 West Virginia, making him the new single-season record holder by a freshman in program history. He now has 57 blocks and has done it in only 18 games. He has two or more blocks in 16 of 18 games this year, including eight 4+ block performances.
Sun Devil Freshman Blocks Record (1978-79-present)
57, 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 31-game season, Quaintance would finish with the second-most blocks ever by a Big 12 freshman behind only Texas' Mohamed Bamba.
Blocked Shots by Big 12 Freshman
111 Mohamed Bamba-UT, 2017-18 (3.7)
˜ 98 Jayden Quaintance-ASU, 2024-25 (3.2)*
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)
*Projected total in a 31-game season at current pace
Quaintance moved into the Top-10 in Arizona State history with his 57 blocked shots this season. He needs just four blocks to pass Warren Washington (2022-23) for the most blocks by a Sun Devil since Jordan Bachynsi 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. 60 – Warren Washington, 2023
8. 57 - Jayden Quaintance, 2025 (ASU Freshman Record)
9. 56 – Jeff Pendergraph, 2008
10. 55 – Mario Bennett, 1992
11. 55 – Alton Lister, 1980
We Will Block You
Arizona State is second in the Big 12 and 20th nationally averaging 5.2 blocks per game. Freshman Jayden Quaintance is a big reason why, contributing a league-best 3.2. Basheer Jihad, Shawn Phillips Jr., and BJ Freeman each have seven or more blocks this season.
Hitting the Glass
Not only has Quaintance solidified his status as a premier shot blocker nationally, he has also been outstanding on the glass. He is on pace to become the program's all-time leader in rebounds per game by a freshman, a record previously held by Ike Diogu back in 2002-03. After another productive effort on the glass tonight (12 rebounds), Quaintance now has 10+ rebounds in eight games. He leads all freshmen nationally in rebounds per game and has the third most total rebounds in the Big 12 by any player (159).
Sun Devil Freshman Rebounds per Game Record (1978-79-present)
8.8 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
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 now has six double-doubles this season after registering another against West Virginia. It was his second straight game with a double-double as he now has four over his past eight contests. Quaintance is currently one of only five Big 12 players and one of only five freshmen nationally with six or more double doubles this year. Two of the five Big 12 players to have 6+ double-doubles will match up on Saturday, as Iowa State's Joshua Jefferson is third in the league with seven.
Most Double-doubles by Freshman in 2024-2025 season
T1. Cooper Flagg, Duke – 6
T1. Donnie Freeman, Syracuse – 6
T1. Ace Bailey, Rutgers – 6
T1. Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State – 6
T1. Thomas Sorber, Georgetown – 6
Most Double-doubles by Big 12 Players in 2024-2025 season
1. Hunter Dickson, Kansas - 9
2. Norchad Omier, Baylor - 8
3. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa State - 7
T4. Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State - 6
T4. JT Toppin, Texas Tech - 6
Jayden Quaintance continues to show improvement throughout the season. Take a closer look at a comparison between his first four and last 14 games.
Jayden Quaintance Statistical Breakdown
Last 14 Games: 11.7 points, 9.9 rebounds, 55.5% FG
First Four Games: 5.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 38.9% FG
Recently he has taken his game to another level. Quaintance is averaging 16.7 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 4.3 blocks in 36.2 minutes over his past three games.
Ba-Sheer Force
Basheer Jihad has impacted the game in many ways this season. In his first two games, he combined for five points on 1-of-10 shooting. Over his past 16 games, Jihad has accumulated 221 points (13.8 ppg) on 67-of-136 (49.2%) shooting. He has scored 20 or more points on four occasions, most of any Sun Devil. Jihad ability to get to the free throw line was on full display, as he finished 6-of-7 from the stripe last game. Jihad came into the game Top-5 in both free throw attempts and makes. Lately, it has been passing that has emerged as a strength. He 20 assists over his past six games after having only 13 through the first 12 games of the season.
Mr. Reliable
Alston Mason has been a steady presence in the lineup for Head Coach Bobby Hurley at point guard. Mason has led the team in minutes in 15 of the 18 games, including playing 37+ minutes in five straight games. He once again was relied upon in the win over West Virginia. In the matchup of the two players that average the most minutes in the Big 12, Mason finished with 39 compared to West Virginia's Javon Small's 35. He is now up to 35.4 minutes per game, which is neck-and-neck with Small (36.0) for the most in the Big 12 and also Top-50 nationally (46). Mason is also shooting a team-high 79.3% from the free-throw line, which is ninth-best in the Big 12.
Free'd Up
Senior guard/forward BJ Freeman recent emergence has come at an important time with the absence of Joson Sanon. He once again scored in double figures against West Virginia, extending his streak to eight-straight. Freeman has finished with 10+ points in 15 total games this season, the most of any Sun Devil. In the win on Tuesday, he added eight rebounds to go with 15 points in 27 minutes of action despite playing banged up from an injury suffered against Cincinnati.
Sansational Start
Due to injury, Arizona State was without the services of guard Joson Sanon against Colorado, Kansas, UCF, Cincinnati, and West Virginia. When in the lineup, he has been in the conversation for best freshman in the country during ASU's strong start. He is averaging 12.8 points per game this season, which is second-most mong Big 12 freshman behind only Baylor's VJ Edgecombe. Sanon would rank first in the Big 12 shooting 47.5% (29-of-61) from three-point range this season if he qualified with enough attempts. Sanon is 23rd nationally among freshman (13th Power 4 + Big East) in points per game.
80-Point Mark
The Sun Devils have scored 80 points or more nine times through 18 games this season after doing it only six times in 32 games last year. ASU is 7-2 when reaching the 80-point mark.
Milestone Watch
- Adam Miller, Alston Mason, and, Basheer Jihad all reached 1,000 career points earlier in the season
- Adam Miller 19 rebounds shy of 300 in his career (currently at 281)
- Adam Miller 1 three-point FG away from 200 in his career (currently at 199)
- Alston Mason 3 games played shy of 100 career games played (currently at 97)
- Alston Mason 1 FT made away from 200 in his career (currently at 199)
- Alston Mason 10 three-point FGs away from 150 in his career (currently at 140)
- BJ Freeman 25 three-point FGs away from 200 in his career (currently at 175)
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
Sun Devils is 19-10 in two-possession games over the past three seasons. Arizona State is 61-44 (58.1%) in close games in the Bobby Hurley era and 3-2 this season.
Sun Devils in Games of Six Points or Less
2024-25 (3-2)
UCF 95, ASU 89 (Jan. 14, 2025)
Baylor 72, ASU 67 (Jan. 11, 2025)
ASU 68, Saint Mary's 64 (Nov. 29, 2024)
ASU 85, New Mexico 82 (Nov. 28, 2024)
ASU 93, Cal Poly 89 (Nov. 20, 2024)
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 picks up their fifth neutral site win of the season already, 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. 2 Auburn, No. 6 Florida, and No. 14 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 166 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)
166, 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 208). 166 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 166 wins at Arizona State and has done it while scheduling aggressively and not being afraid to play on the road. He has won 104 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. They are one of only two non-SEC schools that can make that claim, joined by only North Carolina. In total, Arizona State currently has five AP Top-12 teams on their schedule.
AP Top-12 (ASU game)
1. Auburn
2. Duke (Oct. 27 road game; Exhibition)
3. Iowa State (Jan. 25 home game)
4. Alabama
5. Florida (Dec. 14 neutral site game)
6. Tennessee
7. Houston (Feb. 18 home game) Marquette
8. Michigan State
9. Kentucky
10. Marquette
11. Purdue
12. Kansas (Jan. 8 road 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
2. Iowa State (Jan. 25 home game)
9. Kansas (Jan. 8 road game)
10. Houston (Feb. 18 home game)
25. Baylor (Jan. 11 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 (11-7, 2-5) is coming off a win over a Top-25 opponent and will look to follow that up facing a second straight ranked team in the third-ranked Cyclones (16-2, 6-1). The Sun Devils have four wins over Top-10 foes in the Bobby Hurley era.
The Matchup
Following a lengthy road trip, Arizona State will return to Tempe for one of their biggest home games of the season. The Sun Devils will host No. 3 Iowa State in one of the most anticipated games at Desert Financial Arena. ASU won the lone previous meeting in Tempe, 87-69, back in 1977, with the Cyclones claiming both games taking place in Ames.
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Top-10 Wins by Arizona State (25 total)
Under Bobby Hurley (2015-present; 4 in 10 seasons)
ASU 89, at #7 Arizona 88 (Feb. 25, 2023)
ASU 87, #3 UCLA 84 3 OT (Feb. 5, 2022)
#18 ASU 80, #1 Kansas 76 (Dec. 22, 2018)
#16 ASU 95, at #2 Kansas 85 (Dec. 10, 2017)
Prior to Bobby Hurley (1983-2015; 12 in 32 seasons)
ASU 81, #6 Arizona 78 (Feb. 7, 2015)
ASU 69, #2 Arizona 66 (2 OT) (Feb. 14, 2014)
#16 ASU 61, at #9 UCLA 58 (OT) (Jan. 17, 2009)
ASU 72, #7 Stanford 68 (OT) (Feb. 14, 2008)
ASU 88, #10 Arizona 72 (Jan. 23, 2002)
ASU 90, at #4 Stanford 87 (OT) (Jan. 31, 1998)
#15 ASU 53, #9 Arizona 52 (Jan. 5, 1995)
ASU 97, #7 Maryland 90 (Nov. 23, 1994 at Maui Invitational)
ASU 94, #7 Arizona 87 (Mar. 12, 1994)
ASU 77, #5 Arizona 74 (Feb. 20, 1992)
ASU 83, #10 Oregon State 22, 2 OT (Jan. 26, 1985)
ASU 78, #4 UCLA 76 (Mar. 12, 1983)
Under Ned Wulk (1957-82; 9 in 25 seasons)
ASU 68, #4 Oregon State 64 (Mar. 6, 1982)
#5 ASU 87, at #1 Oregon State 67 (Mar. 7, 1981)
#14 ASU 71, #7 Ohio State 58 (Dec. 20, 1980)
ASU 89, #5 San Francisco 70 (Dec. 3, 1977)
ASU 99, #10 BYU 95 (Feb. 12, 1972)
ASU 95, #3 USC 78 (Dec. 1, 1971)
ASU 89, #3 Michigan 87 (Dec. 27, 1965 at Portland/Far West Classic)
#6 ASU 93, #5 Wichita St. 87 (Dec. 7, 1963)
ASU 71, #6 Colorado 53 (Dec. 21, 1962)
Season Metrics (As of 1/23)
NET: 57
Ken Pom: 55
ESPN Strength of Record: 45
RPI (Warren Nolan): 31
NET Positive
The NET (NCAA Evaluation Tool) ranking is used in determining NCAA Tournament selections. Arizona State is 57th in the current edition. Coach Hurley's team has played in 11 Quad 1 & 2 games and have only one loss (vs UCF) in Quad 3 & 4 matchups. Three of their losses are away from home to teams currently ranked in the NET Top-20 (#19 Gonzaga, #6 Florida, #8 Kansas). ASU has a favorable average opponent NET ranking of 5, an indication of a challenging schedule.
Trophy Case
Jayden Quaintance - Big 12 Newcomer of the Week (12/23)
Joson Sanon - Big 12 Co-Newcomer of the Week (11/18)
Last Time Out
Sun Devil Men's Basketball picked up a vital road victory at No. 23 West Virginia on Tuesday night. Arizona State (11-7, 2-5) went into WVU Coliseum and did what No. 3 Iowa State could not, defeating the Mountaineers (13-5, 4-3) on their home court. For the 13th time in the Bobby Hurley era, the Sun Devils were victorious over a ranked team. This was only the third time they did so on the road, as this moment joins legendary triumphs at No. 2 Kansas in 2017 and No. 7 Arizona in 2023.
It was a complete team effort that allowed the Sun Devils to earn a critical Quad 1 victory that will greatly enhance their postseason resume. Four different players finished in double figures led by the front line of Basheer Jihad (17 points, 8 rebounds) and Jayden Quaintance (15 points, 12 rebounds). Quaintance added three blocks to bring his season total to 57, making him the new single-season program record holder for blocks by a freshman. BJ Freeman (14 points) and Adam Miller (10 points) each made key contributions to the 65-57 victory. Shawn Phillips Jr. (7 points, 6 rebounds) provided valuable minutes off the bench. Freshman guard Trevor Best made his Sun Devil debut and gave Alston Mason a well-deserved rest during a brief first half stint.
Head Coach Bobby Hurley's team was not phased despite playing in one of college basketball's best atmospheres and once again missing one of their top players (Joson Sanon). Arizona State jumped out to an early lead thanks to an outstanding start defensively. However, West Virginia found their groove, building an early 17-11 advantage in the first half. That was as large as the deficit would get, as the Maroon and Gold managed to limit the influence of the crowd by preventing any Mountaineer momentum from building. The Sun Devils grinded through a low possesion first half and found themselves in front 24-23 at the break.
The adjustments made by the coaching staff paid off in the second half for the second straight game. After scoring 38 points following the break last game against Cincinnati, ASU once again turned things around offensively in Morgantown. They looked in sync on the way to scoring 41 points on 61.5% FG (16-of-26), as ASU built on their halftime lead. The Sun Devils extended their lead to as many as 13 points, stifling the Mountaineers offensive attack all game. It was clutch ball-handling and smart decision making down the stretch that allowed Arizona State to handle the West Virginia press and secure the massive road victory.
Quoteables:
Arizona State Head Coach Bobby Hurley
On what he thinks the team can take from the win against West Virginia:
"I think timely shotmaking. There was just an incredible connectivity, a collective pursuit of just winning the game and whatever it would take to do that. Some plays while re-watching it, confirmed that for me like Basheer (Jihad) flying in out of his area to grab an offensive rebound to put the ball back in the basket. It was under out of bounds execution, it was Shawn Philips setting a great back-screen, weak side out of the post and skipped the ball for a wide open three to BJ Freeman. It was how locked in we were defensively and understanding small is one of the best players in the country right now and not only in the Big 12 and how we were in gaps and being disruptive and up and ball screen coverage. We didn't have many breakdowns so that was impressive to see the guys that focused."
On if the small rotation will catch up to the guys and if that worries him:
"I think overall it's an adjustment. This isn't the Pac-12 anymore and when you land on Wednesday morning at 4 a.m. and then guys are getting home at 5 a.m. you're like a zombie the whole day. And even yesterday in practice I didn't think we had a lot of pop, so today we looked far better. We looked more rested today in our practice, kind of back to normal. So I think it's an adjustment to these high-level games, great crowds, tough environments and mixed in with tricky travel that we've got to get adjusted too."
On Joson Sanon's status for tomorrow:
"Joson looked fantastic today, it's as good as he's looked since prior to the injury so he's going to be greenlighted tomorrow assuming he responded well from what he did today in practice which there's nothing that I would think would be holding him back at this point. He's excited to play and we're excited to have him back."
On Jayden Quaintance's productivity and effectiveness the last few games:
"He's relentless, I mean with how he plays and everything he does on defense as much as you want to credit Adam Miller with what he did with Small. I mean Jayden's impact at that end when he's in the game is significant. I think I took him out in the second half for a minute and they scored two layups right away. I was like all right I've got to get him back in the game immediately. But his offensive game is developing, it's coming together. I think his teammates are starting to find him well. Mason found him twice on dump offs so when he's open in that way he's going to be able to finish and he's just relentless on the glass so he's doing a lot of great things on the floor right now."
On game-planning against Iowa State:
"It starts building your transition, getting back quickly, getting matched up fast regardless of what happens on offense. Making sure that we're identifying the threats right away that they could score in transition. Then we've got to help, we've got to get back and do it all. They can shoot the three, they can attack the paint, they got big physical, interior big guys. So it's hard to find a real weakness on their team which is why they're number three in the country but we have to play with aggression, make sure we're active on defense. If you just sit back and just let them dictate the terms then you're in trouble. So we've got to make sure that we're trying to be the aggressor tomorrow."
Road Tests
Arizona State has played in some of the toughest road environments in the nation, which prepared them for games like Tuesday. In their exhibition matchup with Duke, Head Coach Bobby Hurley and his squad experienced Cameron Indoor Stadium to start the year. Their third game of the season was at 'The Kennel', home of the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Their first Big 12 Conference game was in front of 16,000+ at the Marriott Center against BYU. ASU then made their return to Allen Fieldhouse to take on Kansas. The three programs are a combined 156-17 (90.2%) over the past four years at home. Hurley had his team ready for the challenge at West Virginia, picking up a Quad 1 win in one of the toughest atmospheres in the country.
Getting Defensive
Arizona State held No. 23 West Virginia to just 30.8% (18-of-58) shooting from the field, the lowest by an opponent in a conference road game since it held Washington State in Pullman to 30.5% (18-of-59) on Feb. 13, 2022. The Mountaineers were held under 60 points for just the third time this season. The Sun Devils allowed only 23 points at halftime, the third-fewest points by an opponent during a half this season.
Shutting Down Small
West Virginia guard Javon Small was voted as Big 12 Player of the Week after his 27-point performance in the 64-57 win over then-No. 2 Iowa State on Saturday. He scored 27 points, including 12 in the last two minutes. He averaged 20.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 6.5 assists this past week. Arizona State managed to limit his effectiveness tonight, forcing him into one of the least efficient performances of his career. He finished 2-of-11 (18.1%) from the field and 0-of-8 from three. Small did not make his first field goal until the 8:53 mark in the second half and converted his only other made shot with 53 seconds left in the game.
Boost on the Boards
The Sun Devils put together a great effort on the glass for the second straight game on this road trip. After finishing with a +9 advantage (42-33) against the Bearcats, including a season-high 16 offensive rebounds, Arizona State improved upon that effort on Tuesday. ASU boasted a 46-28 (+18) edge on the glass. They dominated their opponents on the backboard, winning the category by a combined 88-61 (+27) in the two games on the road trip.
One of One
Freshman forward Jayden Quaintance has proven to be one of the nation's most unique and versatile athletes. He is currently the ONLY PLAYER IN THE NATION averaging at least 9.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks. He produces at that high of a level while playing 32.1 minutes per game. Quaintance is averaging exactly 10.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 3.2 blocks with room to spare on each qualifier.
Buying Stocks
Quaintance has combined for 78 'stocks' (57 blocks + 21 steals) in 18 games so far this season. He is the only player in the nation to boast these numbers (55+ blocks and 20+ steals). The next closest Power 4 + Big East player is Creighton senior center Ryan Kalkbrenner with 65 stocks (53 blocks + 12 steals). For comparison, National Defensive Player of the Year candidate Johni Broome from Auburn has 56 stocks in 16 games (43 blocks + 13 steals).
Block Party
Freshman Jayden Quaintance has recorded 57 blocks thus far in the 2024-2025 season and averages the second-most blocks per game (3.2) of any player in the nation. He added three more blocks in the win over No. 23 West Virginia, making him the new single-season record holder by a freshman in program history. He now has 57 blocks and has done it in only 18 games. He has two or more blocks in 16 of 18 games this year, including eight 4+ block performances.
Sun Devil Freshman Blocks Record (1978-79-present)
57, 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 31-game season, Quaintance would finish with the second-most blocks ever by a Big 12 freshman behind only Texas' Mohamed Bamba.
Blocked Shots by Big 12 Freshman
111 Mohamed Bamba-UT, 2017-18 (3.7)
˜ 98 Jayden Quaintance-ASU, 2024-25 (3.2)*
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)
*Projected total in a 31-game season at current pace
Quaintance moved into the Top-10 in Arizona State history with his 57 blocked shots this season. He needs just four blocks to pass Warren Washington (2022-23) for the most blocks by a Sun Devil since Jordan Bachynsi 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. 60 – Warren Washington, 2023
8. 57 - Jayden Quaintance, 2025 (ASU Freshman Record)
9. 56 – Jeff Pendergraph, 2008
10. 55 – Mario Bennett, 1992
11. 55 – Alton Lister, 1980
We Will Block You
Arizona State is second in the Big 12 and 20th nationally averaging 5.2 blocks per game. Freshman Jayden Quaintance is a big reason why, contributing a league-best 3.2. Basheer Jihad, Shawn Phillips Jr., and BJ Freeman each have seven or more blocks this season.
Hitting the Glass
Not only has Quaintance solidified his status as a premier shot blocker nationally, he has also been outstanding on the glass. He is on pace to become the program's all-time leader in rebounds per game by a freshman, a record previously held by Ike Diogu back in 2002-03. After another productive effort on the glass tonight (12 rebounds), Quaintance now has 10+ rebounds in eight games. He leads all freshmen nationally in rebounds per game and has the third most total rebounds in the Big 12 by any player (159).
Sun Devil Freshman Rebounds per Game Record (1978-79-present)
8.8 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
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 now has six double-doubles this season after registering another against West Virginia. It was his second straight game with a double-double as he now has four over his past eight contests. Quaintance is currently one of only five Big 12 players and one of only five freshmen nationally with six or more double doubles this year. Two of the five Big 12 players to have 6+ double-doubles will match up on Saturday, as Iowa State's Joshua Jefferson is third in the league with seven.
Most Double-doubles by Freshman in 2024-2025 season
T1. Cooper Flagg, Duke – 6
T1. Donnie Freeman, Syracuse – 6
T1. Ace Bailey, Rutgers – 6
T1. Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State – 6
T1. Thomas Sorber, Georgetown – 6
Most Double-doubles by Big 12 Players in 2024-2025 season
1. Hunter Dickson, Kansas - 9
2. Norchad Omier, Baylor - 8
3. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa State - 7
T4. Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State - 6
T4. JT Toppin, Texas Tech - 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)
Jayden Quaintance continues to show improvement throughout the season. Take a closer look at a comparison between his first four and last 14 games.
Jayden Quaintance Statistical Breakdown
Last 14 Games: 11.7 points, 9.9 rebounds, 55.5% FG
First Four Games: 5.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 38.9% FG
Recently he has taken his game to another level. Quaintance is averaging 16.7 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 4.3 blocks in 36.2 minutes over his past three games.
Ba-Sheer Force
Basheer Jihad has impacted the game in many ways this season. In his first two games, he combined for five points on 1-of-10 shooting. Over his past 16 games, Jihad has accumulated 221 points (13.8 ppg) on 67-of-136 (49.2%) shooting. He has scored 20 or more points on four occasions, most of any Sun Devil. Jihad ability to get to the free throw line was on full display, as he finished 6-of-7 from the stripe last game. Jihad came into the game Top-5 in both free throw attempts and makes. Lately, it has been passing that has emerged as a strength. He 20 assists over his past six games after having only 13 through the first 12 games of the season.
Mr. Reliable
Alston Mason has been a steady presence in the lineup for Head Coach Bobby Hurley at point guard. Mason has led the team in minutes in 15 of the 18 games, including playing 37+ minutes in five straight games. He once again was relied upon in the win over West Virginia. In the matchup of the two players that average the most minutes in the Big 12, Mason finished with 39 compared to West Virginia's Javon Small's 35. He is now up to 35.4 minutes per game, which is neck-and-neck with Small (36.0) for the most in the Big 12 and also Top-50 nationally (46). Mason is also shooting a team-high 79.3% from the free-throw line, which is ninth-best in the Big 12.
Free'd Up
Senior guard/forward BJ Freeman recent emergence has come at an important time with the absence of Joson Sanon. He once again scored in double figures against West Virginia, extending his streak to eight-straight. Freeman has finished with 10+ points in 15 total games this season, the most of any Sun Devil. In the win on Tuesday, he added eight rebounds to go with 15 points in 27 minutes of action despite playing banged up from an injury suffered against Cincinnati.
Sansational Start
Due to injury, Arizona State was without the services of guard Joson Sanon against Colorado, Kansas, UCF, Cincinnati, and West Virginia. When in the lineup, he has been in the conversation for best freshman in the country during ASU's strong start. He is averaging 12.8 points per game this season, which is second-most mong Big 12 freshman behind only Baylor's VJ Edgecombe. Sanon would rank first in the Big 12 shooting 47.5% (29-of-61) from three-point range this season if he qualified with enough attempts. Sanon is 23rd nationally among freshman (13th Power 4 + Big East) in points per game.
80-Point Mark
The Sun Devils have scored 80 points or more nine times through 18 games this season after doing it only six times in 32 games last year. ASU is 7-2 when reaching the 80-point mark.
Milestone Watch
- Adam Miller, Alston Mason, and, Basheer Jihad all reached 1,000 career points earlier in the season
- Adam Miller 19 rebounds shy of 300 in his career (currently at 281)
- Adam Miller 1 three-point FG away from 200 in his career (currently at 199)
- Alston Mason 3 games played shy of 100 career games played (currently at 97)
- Alston Mason 1 FT made away from 200 in his career (currently at 199)
- Alston Mason 10 three-point FGs away from 150 in his career (currently at 140)
- BJ Freeman 25 three-point FGs away from 200 in his career (currently at 175)
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
Sun Devils is 19-10 in two-possession games over the past three seasons. Arizona State is 61-44 (58.1%) in close games in the Bobby Hurley era and 3-2 this season.
Sun Devils in Games of Six Points or Less
2024-25 (3-2)
UCF 95, ASU 89 (Jan. 14, 2025)
Baylor 72, ASU 67 (Jan. 11, 2025)
ASU 68, Saint Mary's 64 (Nov. 29, 2024)
ASU 85, New Mexico 82 (Nov. 28, 2024)
ASU 93, Cal Poly 89 (Nov. 20, 2024)
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 picks up their fifth neutral site win of the season already, 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. 2 Auburn, No. 6 Florida, and No. 14 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 767 games of experience at the Division I Level (Includes previous school). ASU has eight players with over 60 games of experience at the Division I level.
Basheer Jihad - 109 | 18
Adam Miller - 105 | 41
Alston Mason - 97 | 18
Brycen Long - 90 | 6
Connor Braun - 78 | 3
BJ Freeman - 77 | 18
Austin Nunez - 62 | 32
Shawn Phillips Jr. - 61 | 41
Bobby Hurley - 24 | 24
Jayden Quaintance - 18 | 18
Amier Ali - 18 | 18
Joson Sanon - 13 | 13
Jordan Williams 10 | 10
Quentin McCoy - 2 | 2
Trevor Best - 1 | 1
Brandon Gardner - 1 | 0
Chianti Clay - 1 | 1
Bobby Hurley has now won 166 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)
166, 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 208). 166 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 166 wins at Arizona State and has done it while scheduling aggressively and not being afraid to play on the road. He has won 104 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. They are one of only two non-SEC schools that can make that claim, joined by only North Carolina. In total, Arizona State currently has five AP Top-12 teams on their schedule.
AP Top-12 (ASU game)
1. Auburn
2. Duke (Oct. 27 road game; Exhibition)
3. Iowa State (Jan. 25 home game)
4. Alabama
5. Florida (Dec. 14 neutral site game)
6. Tennessee
7. Houston (Feb. 18 home game) Marquette
8. Michigan State
9. Kentucky
10. Marquette
11. Purdue
12. Kansas (Jan. 8 road 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
2. Iowa State (Jan. 25 home game)
9. Kansas (Jan. 8 road game)
10. Houston (Feb. 18 home game)
25. Baylor (Jan. 11 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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The Arizona State Board of Regents announced in March of 2023 that Sun Devil Men's Basketball Head Coach Bobby Hurley has agreed to an extension that will keep him with the program through the 2026 season.
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