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ASU MBB: Sun Devils Have More to Offer Moving Forward

By Alyanna kathrine Harina

Feb 26, 2017; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils guard Kodi Justice (44) reacts after making a three point shot against the USC Trojans during the second half at Wells-Fargo Arena. The Sun Devils won 83-82. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2017; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils guard Kodi Justice (44) reacts after making a three point shot against the USC Trojans during the second half at Wells-Fargo Arena. The Sun Devils won 83-82. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Sun Devils’ 98-88 win over Stanford in the opening game of the Pac-12 Tournament was an optimistic look into ASU basketball moving forward.

ASU basketball, usually a 3-point reliant team proved versatile across the floor, with their 30-point 3-point game taking a backseat to the 40 points the Sun Devils scored in the paint. It’s been well-recorded that the Sun Devils live by the three-point shot, but after their opening match-up against Stanford, they’ve proven efficient in the frontcourt as well.

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In the upcoming games veteran guards Tra Holder, Kodi Justice and Shannon Evans II will still be the driving force behind ASU’s offense with their abilities to draw fouls, create their own plays and knock down shots from the three-point line.

Still very much reliant on their starters, with their starters scoring 96 of their 98 points against Stanford, the Sun Devils seemingly look to move their guard heavy basketball to a more traditional play.

Recording double-digits in four of his last five games, senior forward Obinna Oleka proves the big men in ASU’s line-up are not to be looked over. Oleka, ASU’s designated big man shot 2-of-4 from the 3-point line against Stanford, essentially adding to the Sun Devils’ list of shooters.

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Freshman forward Andre Adams made an early appearance in the Pac-12 Tournament recording 5 rebounds and 3 blocks in his 16 minutes against Stanford. Despite having no points, Adams presence alone was huge for ASU, challenging Stanford’s big man line-up. His appearance on the court moving forward will take ASU from being a threat on the perimeter to also being a menace in the front court.

With the Sun Devils utilizing big men, in addition to their already explosive guards, the Sun Devils will be a contending team to watch moving forward.

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