The Arizona State Sun Devils men’s basketball team sits at 10–7 overall and 1–3 in Big 12 play, placing them 13th in the conference as of January 18, 2026. Although the rankings may be an indication of a rough beginning to league play, Arizona State remains competitive against the top of the team.
Recent Performance
Arizona State goes into the weekend hoping to find its way back to the ground after losing a close game to No. 1 Arizona 89-82 on January 14. The stretches of the rivalry match and the fact that the Sun Devils were just one possession behind until the last minute are the factors that prove that the team can compete at a high level despite the latest outcomes. The defeat was their fifth in the past 6 games, and also the sixth loss in their last 11 games.
Last Game Loss, 89–82 at No. 1 Arizona (Jan. 14, 2026)
Next Game at No. 7 Houston, Jan. 18, 2026, 4:30 p.m. MST
Team Statistics
Through 16 games, the Sun Devils are averaging 80.8 points per contest, outscoring opponents overall while maintaining efficient shooting from the field.
- Points per game are 80.8
- Rebounds per game are 33.8
- Assists per game are 14.2
- Field goal percentage are 45.7%
- Three-point percentage are 32.9%
Rebounding and efficiency in the perimeter are still factors that need improvement as conference play goes on.
Significant Stakeholders and Prognosis
Under head coach Bobby Hurley, the team has shown resilience, frequently responding with strong second-half performances. Arizona State is 35 th in the country in the number of attempts to shoot the ball in the form of a free-throw, with the aggressiveness being used to make the opportunity to score.
Guard Maurice “Moe” Odum is still holding the backcourt after scoring 23 points on Arizona, and forward Massamba Diop remains a regular in the mix after winning the recent Big 12 Starting Five of the Week award.
Assuming the ability to win tight matches and present some form of consistency in the Big 12 performance. The Sun Devils are still in a position to make a push toward an NCAA Tournament appearance since the 2022-2023 season.