--Valtonen carving out larger role due to 'grit and toughness' (by Jacob Rudner, Sun Devil Source/Nov. 23, 2019)
"Elias plays at a high-level and a great program. He is an all-around great and skilled player that fits to how we play. I value guys that can shoot and make the three. We have done that successfully since we have been here. His size at 6'6", skill level, and shooting ability will fit in very well." -- Bobby Hurley
--From Markkanen to Valtonen--An International Pursuit Intersecting the ASU/UA Rivalry (by Trevor Booth, Devils in Details/March 8, 2019)
--The No. 60 player per 247 Sports, Valtonen visited ASU in October of 2017 and competed in the u17 World Championship and averaged 14.1 points and 4.4 boards.
--In the 2016 FIBA u18 Europen Championship, he averaged 7.7 points and 4.5 rebounds.
--Coached by Hanno Möttöla.
"Elias plays at a high-level and a great program. He is an all-around great and skilled player that fits to how we play. I value guys that can shoot and make the three. We have done that successfully since we have been here. His size at 6'6", skill level, and shooting ability will fit in very well." -- Bobby Hurley
--From Markkanen to Valtonen--An International Pursuit Intersecting the ASU/UA Rivalry (by Trevor Booth, Devils in Details/March 8, 2019)
--The No. 60 player per 247 Sports, Valtonen visited ASU in October of 2017 and competed in the u17 World Championship and averaged 14.1 points and 4.4 boards.
--In the 2016 FIBA u18 Europen Championship, he averaged 7.7 points and 4.5 rebounds.
--Coached by Hanno Möttöla.
When Arizona State and Arizona face off this afternoon, the teams will be hated rivals. But for ASU's @EliasValtonen and former UA forward @MarkkanenLauri, the Territorial Cup is a byproduct of a much bigger international goal.
— Trevor Booth (@TrevorMBooth) March 9, 2019
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