Arizona State Opens Bennett Era With 75-65 Win
Randy Bennett made his Arizona State coaching debut Monday, with the Sun Devils beating East Tennessee State in the season opener.
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November 3, 2026
Sun Devils Rout Jackson State 84-41Arizona State women's basketball opened its season with a dominant 84-41 win over Jackson State at Desert Financial Arena.
November 2, 2026
Arizona State Hires Rick Croy as Associate CoachFormer Cal Baptist head coach Rick Croy joins Randy Bennett's staff at Arizona State, with his son JRob also enrolling as a freshman.
October 30, 2026
Court Grants Arizona State Forward Griman EligibilityA judge issued an injunction allowing Jonathan Griman to play for Arizona State this basketball season.
October 26, 2026
Jakyi Miles Commits to Arizona State BasketballThe four-star guard from Compass Prep will reclassify to the Class of 2027 to join the Sun Devils.
October 26, 2026
Valley Suns Announce 17-Player Training Camp RosterThe team moves forward with its lineup following recent roster adjustments ahead of the season start.
October 21, 2026
Steve Nash Visits Arizona State Football PracticeThe NBA Hall of Famer spoke to the team to provide a fresh perspective during the middle of the college football season.
October 21, 2026
Randy Bennett Leads Arizona State After Saint Mary's TenureThe Mesa native took over as Arizona State head coach in March 2026 after spending 25 seasons with Saint Mary's.
October 20, 2026
Moe Odum Enters Transfer Portal After NCAA DisputeThe former Arizona State standout enters the portal following litigation that impacted player eligibility rules.
October 20, 2026
Arizona State Basketball Attends Big 12 Media DaysSun Devils coach Molly Miller and three players previewed the upcoming season at the event in Kansas City.
October 14, 2026
Arizona State Ranked No. 22 in ESPN PollThe Sun Devils received national recognition in ESPN's preseason top-25 women's basketball rankings.
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