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The Sun Devils and No. 13 Red Raiders meet for the only time this season, with this contest taking place in Tempe on Tuesday at 9 PM MST.

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Emma Jeanson

Noah Meeusen throws the forks up to the fans during the win over Cincinnati.

by Connor Smith

TEMPE - Arizona State Men’s Basketball is back in action after a weekend off as they get ready to host No. 13 Texas Tech at Desert Financial Arena.

The Sun Devils (13-12, 4-8) and the Red Raiders (19-6, 9-3) meet for the only time this season, with the contest taking place on Tuesday at 9 PM MST. The Maroon and Gold look to build off their momentum gained from the home win over Oklahoma State a week ago. Texas Tech moved up to No. 13 in the AP Poll following a win over top-ranked Arizona in Tucson on Saturday.

The matchup
Arizona State and Texas Tech will face off for the first and only time this season and for the 46th time overall, with the Red Raiders holding a slight 24-21 edge in the series. The two sides faced off twice last year, including an epic triple overtime battle in Lubbock. The Sun Devils are 15-6 against the Red Raiders in home games, with the last win in Tempe coming in 2013. All three meetings as Big 12 Conference foes have come with Texas Tech ranked in the Top-25.

Arizona State
Texas Tech

How to follow
Arizona State will make their 20th appearance on a national broadcast as they appear on ESPN2 for the sixth time this season when they take on No. 13 Texas Tech on Tuesday at 9 p.m. MST. Dave Pasch (play-by-play) and Sean Farnham (analyst) will be on the call. The Sun Devils previously defeated Texas in the first round of the Maui Invitational on the channel. Make sure to listen to Tim Healey and Kyle Dodd on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM (KMVP). The action can also be tracked via live stats.

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Last time out
Arizona State Men’s Basketball knocked off Oklahoma State, 85-76, to earn their fourth Big 12 Conference win of the season. The Sun Devils (13-12, 4-8) defeated the Cowboys (16-8, 4-7) thanks in large part to the rebounding effort. Arizona State out-rebounded Oklahoma State, 45-34, an advantage that proved to be one of the major differences in the game.

Head Coach Bobby Hurley's squad controlled the entire contest, leading for over 35 minutes of game action. Arizona State shot 28-of-35 (80%) from the free throw line which helped them seal the game, including a 19-of-21 (90.5%) effort in the second half. The Maroon and Gold finished with a healthy margin in several important statistical categories, including points off turnovers (26-13), second chance points (24-4), bench points (28-17), and points in the paint (38-26).

Quotables
“Great job from the guys. We talked a lot about the film from the Colorado game in practice and the guys really internalized and focused on rebounding the ball and did. We did a very good job there.”- Coach Hurley on the rebounding effort against Oklahoma State

Coach Hurley, Santiago Trouet, Allen Mukeba full postgame press conference

Believe in second chances
Arizona State completely dominated second chance points tonight. They finished with a 24-4 advantage in the category, a big factor in the victory. The 19 offensive rebounds from the Sun Devils were a major reason why they were able to build such a cushion in the category. The 24 second chance points matched a season-high, with ASU also reaching the total in the Kansas State win.

Breaking down the boxscore
Arizona State's succes in these important statistical categories were integral to their victory over Oklahoma State.

Points off turnovers, 26-13 ASU
The Sun Devils took advantage of 17 Oklahoma State turnovers. This is ASU’s second most points off turnovers this season (27 vs. Georgia State 11/17/25).

Second chance points, 24-4 ASU
The Sun Devils tied a season-high for most second-chance points in a game this season with 24. They also did this earlier this season in the win over Kansas State (1/10/26).

Offensive rebounds, 19-10 ASU
This is the third time this season where the Sun Devils have had at least 15 offensive rebounds. They had 19 tonight (20 vs. BYU 1/7/26, 18 vs. Kansas State 1/10/26).

Points in the paint, 38-26 ASU

Full recap of Oklahoma State win

Arizona State vs. Oklahoma State Extended Highlights

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Ranked wins under Hurley
Sun Devil Men's Basketball has 13 wins over ranked teams in 11 years of the Bobby Hurley era. That includes four victories over Top-10 teams, two of which have come on the road (@ #2 Kansas, 2017; @ #7 Arizona, 2023). ASU had 15 total ranked wins in the 20 seasons of the program prior to Hurley taking over.

Comfortable when it is close
Arizona State has 48 wins in games decided by six points or less since the start of the 2019-20 season, including four wins this season (wins over Texas, Washington State, Santa Clara, and Kansas State). The 48 wins by the Sun Devils in such circumstances are tied for the third-most in college basketball during that span. Head Coach Bobby Hurley’s team is 48-30 (62.3%) overall in games decided by six points or less since 2019-20. Taking it a step further, ASU is 10-4 in one-possession games over the past three seasons.

Most wins by 6 pts or less since start of 2019-20
1. Kansas, 50 wins (50-19)
2. Northern Colorado, 49 wins (49-34)

T3. Arizona State, 48 wins (48-30)
T3. Wisconsin, 48 wins (48-35)
T3. Western Kentucky, 48 wins (48-41)
T3. Boise State, 48 wins (48-24)
T7. SE Louisiana, 47 wins (47-36)
T7. Drake, 47 wins (47-27)

T7. Xavier, 47 wins (47-41)

2025-26 (4-3)
UCF 79, ASU 76 (Jan. 27, 2026)
ASU 87, Kansas State 84 (Jan. 10, 2026)

Colorado 95, ASU 89 (Jan. 3, 2026)
ASU 82, Santa Clara 79 (Dec. 13, 2025/Las Vegas)
ASU 100, Washington State 94 (Nov. 25, 2025/Maui)
ASU 87, Texas 86 (Nov. 24, 2025/Maui)
Oregon State 78, ASU 75 (Dec. 21, 2025)

Don't count us out
The Sun Devils have come back to win a game when trailing at halftime 52 times during the Bobby Hurley era. It has happened five times this season. In fact, Arizona State has trailed at some point in the second half in six of its 13 wins this season. Since 2015-16, Hurley’s 52 wins when trailing at halftime are the third-most by a DI men’s coach since 2015-16. 27 of those comeback have come in conference play. Here is the full list of comebacks.

Most halftime comeback wins since 2015-16
Bill Self, 56
Eric Musselman, 54
Bobby Hurley, 52
Kevin Willard, 52
Wes Miller, 51
Chris Beard, 51
Kevin Baggett, 51

2025-26 (5)
(-2) Kansas State 38, Arizona State 36/Jan. 10, 2026/ASU 87, Kansas State 84
(-17) Santa Clara 55, Arizona State 38/Dec. 13, 2025 (Las Vegas, NV)/ASU 82, Santa Clara 79
(-6) Washington State 48, ASU 42/Nov. 25, 2025 (Maui)/ASU 100, Washington State 94
(-1) @Hawaii 35, ASU 34/Nov. 20, 2025/ASU 83, Georgia State 76
(-5) Georgia State 39, ASU 34/Nov. 17, 2025/ASU 75, Georgia State 62

The Moe Show
Sun Devil point guard Moe Odum is one of the elite passers in college basketball. He is currently 29th nationally and third in the Big 12 with 150 assists on the season. His 6.0 assists per game are 25th nationally and third in the Big 12. Odum has 5+ assists in 18 of 25 games this season. He now sits with 150 assists through 25 games, which puts him on pace for 192 assists over a 32-game season. This would be the fourth-highest in program history. Odum is 3 assists away from tying Jahii Carson's 2014 assist total for the 10th-most in single-season program history.

Single-season assists record
Sun Devil single-season assists record (1972-73 to present)
294 – Ahlon Lewis, 1998
233 – Marcell Capers, 1995
200 – Marcell Capers, 1993
185 – Mike Redhair, 1990
177 – Jahii Carson, 2013
177 – Lynn Collins, 1992
162 – Derek Glasser, 2009
158 – Derek Glasser, 2010
156 – Lynn Collins, 1991
153 – Jahii Carson, 2014
150 - Moe Odum, 2026 (on pace for 192 assists*)
*over a 32-game season

Mo(r)e assists, less games
Odum is putting together one of the most productive passing careers in recent memory. Among active NCAA players at the Division I level, Odum's 668 assists are the THIRD most. He is just the third active Division I player to reach 650 career assists. He is the only active NCAA Division I player to have been credited with 650+ assists and have played in 123 games or less.

Active NCAA Division I players with 500+ career assists
1. Braden Smith, Purdue - 980 assists in 135 games
2. Themus Fulks, UCF - 738 assists in 133 games
3. Moe Odum, Arizona State - 668 assists in 123 games
4. Donavan Dent, UCLA - 661 assists in 128 games 
5. Boopie Miller, SMU - 602 assists in 121 games

Sun Devil fans will be tracking Braden Smith’s total, as he is attempting to catch Arizona State Head Coach Bobby Hurley as the all-time NCAA assists leader. Hurley finished with 1,076 in 140 games. Smith needs 96 assists to pass Hurley. If he were to play the maximum amount of games (40), Smith would need to average at least 6.4 assists per game the remainder of the season to pass Hurley. Keep in mind, Smith would finish with 10 more games played than Hurley did in his career.


Proven passer
Odum ranks near the top nationally in several significant career passing statistics, an indication of the successful career he has had. Here is a closer look at where he stands nationally in several important categories:

  • 2.52 career assist/turnover ratio - 11th nationally
  • 668 career assists - 3rd
  • 5.43 career assists/game - 11th

In a matchup with Colorado earlier in the year, Odum dished out a season-high 12 assists. It is the most assists by a Sun Devil since Jahii Carson had 12 against Stanford on Feb. 27, 2014. Odum is one of only seven Big 12 players to have 12 or more assists in a game this season, a list that also includes Texas Tech point guard Christian Anderson. 

Mo(e)mentum
Known nationally for his passing, Moe Odum is proving he can be one of the best all-around players in the Big 12 as well. Odum is one of only four players in the nation averaging 17.0+ points, 6.0+ assists, 3.0+ rebounds, and 1.5+ steals per game. Two of them will match up tonight, as Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson also meets those statistical thresholds (Boopie Miller, SMU is the third). He is Top-20 in the Big 12 in points (426; 16th), assists (150; 3rd), three-pointers made (69; 7th), free throws made (95; 12th), FT% (83.3%; 8th), steals (37; 13th), and minutes per game (33.4; 8th). 

Odum has two career 30-point performances, both of which have come this season (36 vs Texas; 33 vs Cincinnati). He has at least 10+ points in 22 of 25 games this season and a team-best eight 20+-point performances. Odum has 2+ steals in 10 games this season. Through 23 games, he has already registered seven of his ten-best career scoring performances. His 36 points against Texas on Nov. 24 were
 the most points by a Sun Devil in a win since Tra Holder had 40 vs #15 Xavier on Nov. 24, 2017.

Most points by a Sun Devil away from Tempe
61, Eddie House at California (2 OT), Jan. 8, 2000

45, Paul Williams at USC, Mar. 10, 1983
43, Alonzo Verge Jr. vs. Saint Mary’s (Phoenix), Dec. 18, 2019
40, Tra Holder vs. #15 Xavier (Las Vegas), Nov. 24, 2017
40, Jahii Carson at UNLV, Nov. 19, 2013
40, James Harden vs. UTEP (Anaheim), Nov. 30, 2008
37, Mario Bennett at Washington, Mar. 2, 1995
36, Moe Odum vs. Texas, Nov. 24, 2025
36, James Harden at Oregon, Feb. 5, 2009

Moe Odum’s highest career scoring games

  • 36 pts with ASU 11/24/25 against Texas
  • 33 pts with ASU 1/24/26 against UCF
  • 31 pts with Pepperdine 3/7/25 against Portland
  • 26 pts with ASU 11/25/25 against Washington State
  • 26 pts with Pepperdine 2/22/25 against Loyola Marymount 
  • 24 pts with Pepperdine 12/30/24 against Gonzaga
  • 24 pts with ASU 11/17/25 against Georgia State
  • 23 pts with ASU 1/14/26 against No. 1 Arizona
  • 22 pts with Pacific 3/2/23 against Pepperdine
  • 21 pts with ASU 1/10/26 against Kansas State
  • 21 pts with ASU 1/3/26 against Colorado


AZ Central Feature on Moe Odum (2/17/26)

“Maui” Moe
By delivering one of the most memorable runs in the history of the prestigious event, Moe Odum gained the nickname “Maui Moe”. It was earned, as he was responsible for the 2025 tournament’s signature moments. He ranked at or near the top of several major statistical categories, averaging 26.3 points in leading the Sun Devils to the championship game. For his efforts, Odum was one of six players named to the Maui Invitational All-Tournament Team.

Maui Invitational All-Tournament Team
Chad Baker-Mazara, USC (MVP)
Moe OdumArizona State
Ace Glass, Washington State

AJ Staton-McCray, Seton Hall
Ezra Ausar, USC
Dailyn Swain, Texas

James Harden on the All-Time NBA scoring list
Sun Devil Men's Basketball legend James Harden is putting together one of the most decorated careers in NBA history. He continues to move up the NBA's All-Time scoring list during his 17th season in the league. Harden is now the 9th-leading scorer in NBA history, joining a list of the most illustrious names in the history of the sport. He recently passed Shaquille O’Neal to move into 9th place.

Top-10 scorers in NBA history
LeBron James - 42,975
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - 38,387
Karl Malone - 36,928
Kobe Bryant - 33,643
Michael Jordan - 32,292
Kevin Durant - 31,862
Dirk Nowitzki - 31,560
Wilt Chamberlain - 31,419
James Harden - 28,863
Shaquille O'Neal - 28,596

Harden also entered the Top 20 on the all-time steals list in NBA history. He now has 1,772 steals, passing Andre Iguodala to move into 20th in league history. Harden is one of only four players in NBA history who are in the Top-10 in points and Top-20 in steals for a career. He is joined by Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Karl Malone in this exclusive group.

Top-20 most steals in NBA history
1 John Stockton 3,265
2 Chris Paul 2,728
3 Jason Kidd 2,684
4 Michael Jordan 2,514
5 Gary Payton 2,445
6 LeBRON JAMES 2,384
7 Maurice Cheeks 2,310
8 Scottie Pippen 2,307
9 Clyde Drexler 2,207
10 Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162
11 Alvin Robertson 2,112
12 Karl Malone 2,085
13 Mookie Blaylock 2,075
14 RUSSELL WESTBROOK 2,023
15 Allen Iverson 1,983
16 Derek Harper 1,957
17 Kobe Bryant 1,944
18 Isiah Thomas 1,861
19 Kevin Garnett 1,859
20 JAMES HARDEN 1,773

When Pigs fly 
Senior guard Anthony "Pig" Johnson has emerged as one of the nation’s best sixth men, coming off the bench to provide energy and scoring while living up to his nickname. “Pig” has 10 or more points in 19 of 25 games, with 15 of those performances coming off the bench.  He delivered yet again in the victory, accounting for 10 points, five rebounds, and two steals. It was his ninth game with mulitple steals.

Earlier in the season against UCLA, Johnson went a perfect 14-of-14 from the free throw line, one of only 14 NCAA Division I players to make 14 or more from the stripe without a miss in a single game this season. Johnson had a stretch earlier in the season in which he made 25 straight free throws, spanning the NAU, Santa Clara, and Oregon State games. Johnson finished 6-of-8 from the line and is now 79-of-96 (82.3%) from the free-throw line over the past 16 games. He has gone from 64.6% to 76.0% from the line on the season during that stretch. Johnson has at least nine free throw attempts in eight games this season.

Johnson is third on the team, averaging 13.2 points per game. He produces that highly while playing only 24.0 minutes a game. He is third in the team in steals (31) and assists (44). Johnson also leads the team with 146 free throw attempts (98th nationally; 6th in Big 12) and 111 free throws made (111th nationally; 6th in Big 12).

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Getting to the line
As a team, Arizona State ranks 53rd nationally and 3rd in the Big 12 averaging 24.0 free throw attempts per game. Their 18.0 free throws made per game are 36th nationally and 3rd in the conference. In 33 games last season, ASU had only five instances in which they attempted 27 or more free throws. They have already accomplished the feat eight times through 25 games this year. In 2024-25, the Sun Devils had only two games where they attempted 34 or more free throws (in 33 games). They have already accomplished this MORE TIMES this season (4) through 25 games. The Sun Devils finished 28-of-35 from the line in the win over Oklahoma State, the tenth time with 25+ attempts from the stripe this year. Over the past 14 games, the Sun Devils are 248-of-319 (.777) from the free-throw line. In the prior 11 games, they were just 202-of-281 (.719).

Moe Odum has been the driving force behind the increased free-throw frequency. Odum is shooting 95-of-114 (83.3%) on the year, the eighth-highest mark in the Big 12. 

Earlier in the season, Arizona State enjoyed historic success from the free-throw line against UCLA. The Sun Devils finished 25-of-26 (96.2%) from the stripe, including connecting on their first 25 attempts of the game. It is the second-best free-throw shooting performance in program history and the best in a game in which the Sun Devils attempted 20 or more free throws. 

Sun Devil best FT% (min. 15 att.)
1.000 (19-of-19) vs. Arizona, Feb. 4, 1978
.962 (25-of-26) at UCLA, Dec. 17, 2025
.950 (19-of-20) vs. UCLA, Feb. 12, 2004
.941 (16-of-17) at Oregon, Feb. 5, 2009
.938 (15-of-16) vs. Southern Illinois, Mar. 20, 2008
.938 (15-of-16) at Oregon, Jan. 24, 1998
.938 (15-of-16) vs. New Mexico, Jan. 5, 1973
.933 (14-of-15) at California, Jan. 6, 1996
.929 (26-of-28) vs. Grand Canyon, Dec. 9, 2021
.923 (24-of-26) vs. CS -L.A., Dec 19, 1981

ASU’s performance at the line was tied for the tenth-best at the NCAA Division I level this season.


Top Team FT% NCAA Division I 2025-26 season

30-of-30 (100%) - Tulane (vs Texas State, 11/8/25)
22-of-22 (100%) - Florida Atlantic (vs Saint Leo, 12/10/25)
21-of-21 (100%) - Yale (vs Akron, 11/24/25)
20-of-20 (100%) - Saint Mary's (vs Washington State, 1/10/26)
19-of-19 (100%) - Penn (vs Princeton, 1/5/25)
16-of-16 (100%) - Indiana (vs Alabama A&M, 11/5/25)
15-of-15 (100%) - Wright State (vs Oakland, 1/11/26)

15-of-15 (100%) - Holy Cross (vs Hampton, 11/16/25)
31-of-32 (96.9%) - San Diego (vs Grambling, 11/18/25)
25-of-26 (96.2%) - Arizona State (at UCLA, 12/17/25)
25-of-26 (96.2%) - Sacred Heart (Central Connecticut State, 11/24/25)


Season snapshot
Arizona State's 13-12 start comes against the nation’s 16th-strongest schedule (21st in non-conference) according to ESPN, which has ASU slotted at 67 in their latest Strength of Record metric with three Quad 1 wins credited (Santa Clara, Texas, Oklahoma). The average NET of a Sun Devil opponent this season is 93, the 9th-best figure in the nation. Arizona State's NET strength of schedule is 19th in the nation, making this arguably one of the toughest slates in program history. Six of their wins to start off 2025-26 have come away from home (4 neutral, 2 road).

A Quantity of Quad 1's
Arizona State is one of only 20 teams nationally that has played 11 or more Quad 1 games and has at least two wins in those games. The exclusive group includes some of the sport's top title contenders. 16 of the 20 teams are listed as solidly in the field in Joe Lunardi's latest bracketology, with the Sun Devils being one of the few exception.

Auburn, 14 (4-10)
Florida, 13 (8-5)
Kansas, 13 (7-6)
Texas Tech, 13 (7-6)
Baylor, 13 (3-10)
Duke, 12 (10-2)
Purdue, 12 (8-4)
Arkansas, 12 (6-6)
Louisville, 12 (6-6)
Kentucky, 12 (5-7)
Arizona, 11 (9-2)
Alabama, 11 (5-6)
BYU, 11 (5-6)
Texas, 11 (5-6)
TCU, 11 (5-6)
Tennessee, 11 (4-7)
Arizona State, 11 (2-9) 
Mississippi State, 11 (2-9)
Florida State, 11 (2-9)
Notre Dame, 11 (2-9)


Stop, Diop, and Roll
Freshman center Massamba Diop has established himself as one of the top newcomers in college basketball. He is third among freshman nationally, shooting 59.1% from the field (130-of-220). That figure is good for 31st in the country regardless of class and is third in the Big 12.

Diop is second on the team in points (13.9) and first in rebounds (5.9), producing at that level in only 29.0 minutes per game. He also has a team-high 53 blocks and is fifth on the team with 17 steals, doing all this while committing only 47 personal fouls through 25 games. He has 13 games with at least one steal and 21 games with at least one block. 

He will block you
Massamba Diop is establishing himself as one of the premier defenders in the entire conference. For the seventh time in 12 Big 12 Conference games and ninth time overall this season, Diop had three or more blocks in a game against Oklahoma State. His 34 blocks in Big 12 play are the second-most of any Big 12 player (Flory Bidunga, Kansas). Diop has 15 games with two or more blocks this season, including each of his last seven. During that seven-game stretch, he has been credited with 21 blocks (3.0 blocks per game).

He finished with seven blocks in a matchup with Colorado earlier this year, the most by a Sun Devil since Jordan Bachynski had eight vs. Arizona on Feb. 14, 2014. He is one of only two Big 12 players to record seven blocks in a game this season, joining BYU's Keba Keita. He is the only one to accomplish the feat in a Big 12 Conference game. Diop is one of four freshman nationally and one of only two at the Power 5 conference level (Johann Grünloh, Virginia) with seven or more blocks in a single game.

Diop now has 53 blocks on the season, which puts him 21st nationally and 2nd in the Big 12 in the category. He is tied for 1st among freshman nationally in blocks (Najai Hines, Seton Hall), meaning he is Top-5 in both field goal shooting and blocks for freshman. He is the only player that can make that claim.

Record chasing
Diop is in the Top-10 among freshmen in program history with three 20-point performances.

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, Massamba Diop, 2025-26
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

Diop is already third among freshmen in program history with 53 blocks this season.

Single-season blocks by a Sun Devil freshmen63, Jayden Quaintance, 2024-2555, Mario Bennett, 1991-92
53, Massamba Diop, 2025-2633, Jamal Faulkner, 1990-9131, Ike Diogu, 2002-0329, Jalen Graham, 2019-2024, Shawn Redhage, 1999-200023, Romello White, 2017-1823, Jeff Pendergraph, 2005-06

Diop is currently having the second-best shooting season by a freshman in program history, making 59.1% of his field goals.

Singl-season FG% by a Sun Devil freshman (min. 100 attempts).652, Romello White, 2017-18 (120-of-184)
.608, Ike Diogu, 2002-03 (209-of-344)
.591 Massamba Diop, 2025-26 (130-of-220).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)

Diop is currently averaging 13.9 points per game, the seventh-most by a freshman in program history.

Single-season points per game by Sun Devil freshmen19.0, Ike Diogu, 2002-0318.5, Jahii Carson, 2012-1317.8, James Harden, 2007-0816.1, Luguentz Dort, 2018-1915.4, Jamal Faulkner, 1990-9114.3, Josh Christopher, 2020-21
13.6, Byron Scott, 1979-80
13.6, Massamba Diop, 2025-2613.0, Ron Riley, 1992-9312.6, Eddie House, 1996-9712.5, Mario Bennett, 1991-9212.0, Christian Polk, 2006-0711.9, Joson Sanon, 2024-25

Diop is currently averaging 5.9 rebounds per game, the eighth-most by a freshman in program history.

Single-season rebounds per game by a Sun Devil freshman7.9, Jayden Quaintance, 2024-257.8, Ike Diogu, 2002-037.1, Romello White, 2017-186.8, Mario Bennett, 1991-926.2, Marcus Bagley, 2020-216.2, Jamal Faulkner, 1990-916.1, Jeff Pendergraph, 2005-06
5.9, Massamba Diop, 2025-26
5.8, Johnny Nash, 1976-77
5.4, Kyle Cain, 2010-115.3, James Harden, 2007-085.2, Chris Sandle, 1984-85

Pushing the pace
A big factor in Arizona State’s success this season is their play in transition. The Sun Devils have finished with 17 or more fast-break points nine times this season. ASU ranks 43rd nationally and 4th in the Big 12, averaging 14.3 fast break points per game.


Bench boost
A key to Arizona State’s season has been the success of its bench unit. That was no different in the win over Oklahoma State, as the three-man unit of guards Noah Meeusen and Pig Johnson along with forward Allen Mukeba made their presence felt against the Cowboys reserves. ASU has now outscored or tied their opponent off the bench in 17 of 24 games (12-5 record). Three of the five losses when winning the bench battle were to Top-10 teams (No. 1 Arizona & No. 7 Houston). ASU’s bench won the battle over Oklahoma State 28-17 and now holds a 593-474 (+119) advantage in points this season.

T-Allen-ted
Graduate transfer forward Allen Mukeba continues to solidify his reputation as one of the premier rim protectors in all of college basketball. He is one of only 29 NCAA Division I players nationally with over 123 career blocks in 112 career games or fewer. He has seven games with two or more blocks. He ranks 82nd among active NCAA Division I players with 633 career rebounds.

Telling the Troueth
Redshirt sophomore Sun Devil forward Santiago Trouet has fit in seamlessly since transferring in from San Diego. In the win over Oklahoma State, he registered his ninth career double-double and fourth of the season (16 points and 11 rebounds). He is currently second on the team in rebounds per game (5.6) and has had the most rebounds in a team-best 12 of the 23 games he has appeared in. He becomes the first Sun Devil with four or more double-doubles since Romello White accomplished the feat in the 2019-20 season. The 16 points were also a season high. Trouet finished with one steal and one block, the seventh time he has had one or more of each in the same game this year.

In the matchup with Top-10 Gonzaga and a formidable frontline, Trouet had 10 points and 11 rebounds while adding two blocks. Trouet had two consecutive double-doubles earlier in the year, becoming the first Sun Devil since Kimani Lawrence in 2021 to accomplish the feat. Two Sun Devils finished tied for the team-lead with two double-doubles last year and Trouet has already doubled the feat.

Noah's arc
Sophomore guard Noah Meeusen continues to play his basketball of the season. He finished with 12 points on a career-best 8-of-10 from the free-throw line. Meeusen is averaging 8.8 points and is 24-for-28 (85.7%) from the stripe over the past nine games. Meeusen also has two or more steals 11 times through 22 games. He also added five assists, the third time he has reached the mark this season.

The 'Bryce Ford' effect
When shooting guard Bryce Ford has been in the lineup for Arizona State, it has changed the dynamic of the offense. In the 21 games that Ford has played, the Sun Devils are shooting 35.8% (170-of-475) from three-point range. In the four games that Ford missed with a hip injury, the Sun Devils are shooting 25.5% (24-of-94) from three-point range. On the season, Arizona State is 8-2 when they shoot 37% or better.


Empty the notebook

  • ASU is 6-1 when out-rebounding its opponent this season. They are also 7-1 when dishing out more assists than their opponent.
  • Under the Bobby Hurley era, this is his sixth season in which the Sun Devils have had at least four games with 30 or more free throw attempts.
  • ASU is 53-6 (.898) when it shoots 50 percent from the field under Bobby Hurley. They are 3-0 when it has happened this season, with wins over Washington State, NAU, and Santa Clara. 
  • Coach Hurley's squad is 7-0 when allowing 70 points or less this season. 
  • Arizona State has scored 70 or more points in 23 of 25 games. They are averaging 78.7 points per game through 25 games, which would be the eight-best total in program history.

    Top scoring Sun Devil teams since 1978-79
    84.5/1997-1998 (Don Newman)
    84.5/1992-1993 (Bill Frieder/Pac-10 leader)
    82.7/2017-2018 (Bobby Hurley/Pac-12 leader)
    79.6/1988-1989 (Steve Patterson)
    79.3/1999-2000 (Rob Evans/Pac-10 leader)
    79.3/1990-1991 (Bill Frieder)
    79.2/1980-1981 (Ned Wulk/Pac-10 leader)
    78.7/2025-26 (Bobby Hurley)
    78.6/2016-2017 (Bobby Hurley)
    78.3/1994-95 (Bill Frieder)
    77.6/2018-2019 (Bobby Hurley)

2025-26 Men's Basketball schedule
(All times MST)
11/4 at 7 p.m. vs. Southern Utah (ESPN+) - W, 81-64

11/9 at 1 p.m. vs. Utah Tech (ESPN+) - W, 81-66
11/14 at 9 p.m. vs. Gonzaga (ESPN2) - L, 65-77
11/17 at 7 p.m. vs. Georgia State (ESPN+) - W, 75-62
11/20 at 10 p.m. at Hawai’i 10 p.m. (Spectrum Sports/ESPN+) - W, 83-76
11/24 at 9:30 p.m. Maui Invitational First Round vs. Texas (ESPN2)* - W, 87-86
11/25 at 6 p.m. Maui Invitational Semifinals vs. Washington State (ESPN)* - W, 100-94
11/26 at 12:30 p.m. Maui Invitational Finals vs. USC (ESPN)* - L, 75-88
12/6 at 8 p.m. vs. Oklahoma (CBSSN)* - W, 86-70
12/9 at 7 p.m. vs. Northern Arizona (ESPN+) - W 73-48
12/13 at 5 p.m. Santa Clara (TNT/TruTV)* - W, 82-79
12/17 at 8:30 p.m. at UCLA (FS1) - L, 77-90
12/21 at 1 p.m. vs. Oregon State (ESPN2) - L, 75-78
1/3 at 3 p.m. vs. Colorado (ESPN2) - L, 89-95
1/7 at 7 p.m. at BYU (Peacock) - L, 76-104
1/10 at 1 p.m. vs. Kansas State (Peacock) - W, 87-84
1/14 at 8:30 p.m. at Arizona (FS1) - L, 82-89
1/18 at 4:30 p.m. at Houston (ESPN or ESPN2) - L, 73-103
1/21 at 7 p.m. vs. West Virginia (Peacock) - L, 63-75
1/24 at 8 p.m. vs. Cincinnati (CBS Sports Net) - W, 82-68
1/27 at 5 p.m. at UCF (ESPN+) - L, 76-79
1/31 at 4 p.m. vs. Arizona (ESPN2) - L, 74-87
2/4 at 7 p.m. at Utah (CBS Sports Net) - W, 71-63
2/7 at 7 p.m. at Colorado (TNT/TruTV)
2/10 at 7 p.m. vs. Oklahoma State (CBS Sports Net)
2/17 at 9 p.m. vs. Texas Tech (ESPN or ESPN2)
2/21 at 2 p.m. at Baylor (ESPN or ESPN2)
2/24 at 7 p.m. at TCU (CBS Sports Net)
2/28 at 1:30 p.m. vs. Utah (TNT/TruTV)
3/3 at 7 p.m. vs. Kansas (FS1)
3/7 at 12 p.m. at Iowa State (FS1)
*Neutral Sites

Non-conference schedule breakdown | Conference schedule breakdown

Constant competition
Bobby Hurley has once again assembled one of the nation’s toughest schedules. The Sun Devils have seven games on their schedule against teams in the current AP Top-25, six of which are ranked inside the Top-13. ASU will play a total of nine teams that received at least one vote in the latest rankings.

ASU opponents in the AP Top-25
1. Arizona (Jan. 14 road game; Jan. 31 home game)
6. Gonzaga (Nov. 14 home game)
7. Iowa State (Mar. 7 road game)
8. Houston (Jan. 18 road game)

11. Kansas (Mar. 3 home game)
13. Texas Tech (Feb. 17 home game)
16. BYU (Jan. 7 road game)
RV UCF (Jan. 27 road game)
RV Santa Clara (Dec. 13 neutral game)

Road warriors
Does any team in the nation have a tougher road schedule on paper in the preseason than Arizona State? It would be tough to argue. They have four road games scheduled against teams ranked in the Top-25 of the current AP Poll. That includes Big 12 Conference trips to No. 1 Arizona, No. 7 Iowa State, No. 8 Houston, and No. 16 BYU.
 Earlier in the year, Arizona State had a stretch of three road games against Top-10 teams in a four-game span. They are the only team in the country that can make that claim so far this season.

Coach Hurley’s squad arguably has the toughest road schedule in the country when you factor in non-conference trips to UCLA (16-7; 13-1 at home) and Hawai’i (16-5; 13-1 at home with lone loss to ASU). Future Big 12 road trips include visits to No. 7 Iowa State, Colorado, Baylor, and TCU.
ASU has also faced USC, Texas, Oklahoma, Santa Clara, and Washington State away from home (neutral sites), as well as past/future matchups with several other programs knocking on the door of the Top-25 in road environments.

Impact transfers
A six-man transfer class immediately bolstered the Sun Devil Men’s Basketball roster. It is one of the premier transfer classes in program history. Moe Odum finished fourth in the nation, averaging 7.5 assists per game last year. Marcus Adams Jr. was an All-Big West Second Team selection, while Allen Mukeba landed on the Second Team All-Horizon League. Adante’ Holiman earned All-Sun Belt Conference Third Team distinction. Santiago Trouet made a big jump at San Diego a season ago and has three years of eligibility remaining. Scottsdale native Bryce Ford returns to the Valley after a successful run at Toledo. Odum and Adams Jr. were both rated as four-star prospects by 247 Sports. 

Moe Odum, Pepperdine
Allen Mukeba, Oakland
Marcus Adams Jr., Cal State Northridge
Adante' Holiman, Georgia Southern
Santiago Trouet, San Diego
Bryce Ford, Toledo

International presence
Sun Devil Men’s Basketball has a roster with players from all over the World. Seven different countries are represented on the 2025-26 roster.


Sun Devils by country
United States (9)
Belgium (2)
Serbia (1)
Senegal (1)
Italy (1)
Montenegro (1)
Argentina (1)

Roster snapshot (numerical)

  • #1 Santiago Trouet (RS-Sophomore/Forward/San Diego/Buenos Aires, Argentina)
  • #2 Anthony "Pig" Johnson (Senior/Guard/University of Cumberlands/Midfield, AL)
  • #3 Adante' Holiman (Senior/Guard/Georgia Southern/McAlester, OK)^
  • #4 Bryce Ford (Junior/Guard/Toledo/Scottsdale, AZ)
  • #5 Moe Odum (Senior/Guard/Pepperdine/The Bronx, NY)
  • #7 Vijay Wallace (Junior/Guard/Triton College/Chicago, IL)^
  • #8 Marcus Adams Jr. (RS-Sophomore/Forward/Cal State Northridge/Torrance, CA)
  • #11 Kash Polk (Freshman/Forward/Argyle, TX)
  • #12 Trevor Best (Freshman/Guard/Wilson, NC)
  • #14 Andrija Grbović (Junior/Forward/Pljevlja, Montenegro)
  • #15 Noah Meeusen (Sophomore/Guard/Zandvliet, Belgium)
  • #22 Quentin McCoy (Sophomore/Guard/Chicago, IL)
  • #23 Allen Mukeba (Graduate/Forward/Charleroi, Belgium)
  • #24 Dame Salane (Freshman/Center/Biella, Italy)^
  • #35 Massamba Diop (Freshman/Center/Rufisque, Senegal)
  • #70 Jovan Ićitović (Freshman/Forward/Belgrade, Serbia)

    ^ Out for season due to injury/redshirt

    2 returners; 6 Division I transfers;  2 JUCO/NAIA transfers; 5 international additions; 1 incoming U.S. freshman

    The Hurley era

    Bobby Hurley has won 181 games in 11 seasons at ASU, the second-most in program history.

Career wins at ASU
406, Ned Wulk (1957-82)
181, Bobby Hurley (2015-present)
159, Herb Sendek (2006-15)

About those Sun Devil wins
Coach Hurley has notched 181 wins at Arizona State and has done it while scheduling aggressively and not being afraid to play on the road. He has won 112 games in Arizona, but also has won at least five games in California (16), Nevada (14), Oregon (six), Washington (five), and Utah (five). Three wins have taken place in Colorado, New York, and Hawai'i. Two wins have come in Nebraska, Kansas, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Single wins have taken place in Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Texas, and West Virginia. Thanks to the November Hawai'i trip, Hurley has now won in a total of 19 different states while at ASU.

ASU All Access: Jeff Ayres shares his favorite career memories

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Jeff Pendergraph in the Hall of Fame
A cornerstone of the Sun Devil Men’s Basketball program from 2005 to 2009, Ayres left an indelible mark on ASU Basketball. He was part of the 2025 Sun Devil Athletics Hall of Fame class. Over 126 games, he averaged 12.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, and shot an impressive 58 percent from the field. His senior season was his finest, as he led the nation in field goal percentage at 66 percent, averaged 14.5 points and 8.2 rebounds per game, and earned First-Team All-Pac-10 honors. Notably, he delivered a 31-point, 11-rebound performance in a decisive win over Stanford in January 2009.

Ayres ranks sixth all-time in scoring (1,588 points), second in rebounds (942), and his 2008-09 field goal percentage is the school record. He is the only player in program history to lead the team in rebounding four consecutive seasons and helped guide ASU to a 25-win campaign and NCAA Tournament berth in his senior year.

Following his collegiate career, Ayres was selected in the 2009 NBA Draft and went on to play six seasons in the NBA, including a championship run with the San Antonio Spurs in 2014, before continuing his career overseas.

His consistency, leadership, and inside dominance made him a pillar during a pivotal era of transition for ASU basketball.

Linking the program 

Season ticket benefits
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  • Best ticket prices
  • Personal service representative
  • Same seat for all home games
  • Option to purchase season parking
  • Priority on postseason tickets
  • Ability to manage and renew your tickets online
  • Access to exclusive season-ticket holder events and behind-the-scenes tours

If you are a current season-ticket holder and have questions, please call or text our VIP service line at 480-727-0000 to speak to your Sun Devil service representative.

Group tickets
Group ticket packages for the 2025–26 season are now available for any home game. Group discounts, packages, and experiences start at just 15 tickets. If you are interested in learning more about group tickets and experience options, please call or text 480-727-0000 or email grouptickets@asu.edu to contact a Sun Devil ticket sales representative.

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Single-game tickets for the 2025–26 season are available for all home games and are going fast. Don’t miss your chance to check out the Sun Devils in action. 


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