Arizona State Basketball 2024-25

[82CardsGrad]

When I checked today ESPN and CBS both have them as "First Four Out". So, right around where Hurley's teams have pretty much always been.

Yea...but we're just in the early days of Conference play and I just don't see this team good enough to do anything in Conference play that would move us beyond "First Four Out." In fact, I would be very surprised if, within the next 2-3 weeks, were still in that position...

 

[AZJ]

Here we go again. Flat out of halftime and letting UCF go on a run.

 

[AZJ]

And a third a straight loss...

Next three are @ Cincinnati, @ WVU and home against Iowa St. This does not look good.

 

[Raindog]

Yup, this is starting to look an awful lot like a typical Bobby Hurley ASU team. Great start in out of conference, getting our hopes up for a good season... followed by complete collapse once the conference schedule starts. Every freaking year.

On the plus side, I'm sure he'll have another great recruiting year next year to replace all the guys who bail off this team.

 

[Chelseadal]

This is another Hurley team without depth. He seems to lose one or 2 guys to injury on a 9 deep roster almost every year and you get exhausted players at the end of games. This team's core isn't bad but you can't win consistently with 7 players.

 

[82CardsGrad]

On the plus side, I'm sure he'll have another great recruiting year next year to replace all the guys who bail off this team.

Huh?

 

[Raindog]

Huh?

Hurley manages to brings in a new hyped group of players nearly every year (two five star guys this year, just for example). That's pretty much what ends up saving his job after yet another flop season.

Unfortunately, the big names he recruits always ultimately seem to underachieve, turn into disgruntled problems, and/or are out the door within a year or two... just to be replaced by another new set of unfulfilled "promising recruits."

 

[AzStevenCal]

Hurley manages to brings in a new hyped group of players nearly every year (two five star guys this year, just for example). That's pretty much what ends up saving his job after yet another flop season.

Unfortunately, the big names he recruits always ultimately seem to underachieve, turn into disgruntled problems, and/or are out the door within a year or two... just to be replaced by another new set of unfulfilled "promising recruits."

I agree but every time I feel like screaming for his head I remember Rob Evans and think, gee, maybe Hurley's not so bad. As things are right now I'd stick with Bobby even though the annual disappointments are almost scheduled in. Maybe if football continues to raise ASU's national profile we can think about enticing an up and coming coach to take his place but until then I think we'd be settling for the next Rob Evans or a basketball version of Herm Edwards. And Hurley is a clear upgrade to either of those two.

 

[Mainstreet]

Hopefully, additional NIL money will boost the basketball program going forward. It's a long shot, but I'm opting for stability at the moment.

The baseball program is another matter. It needs to produce now.

 

[AZCB34]

Yup, this is starting to look an awful lot like a typical Bobby Hurley ASU team. Great start in out of conference, getting our hopes up for a good season... followed by complete collapse once the conference schedule starts. Every freaking year.

On the plus side, I'm sure he'll have another great recruiting year next year to replace all the guys who bail off this team.

Kyler Hurley

 

[82CardsGrad]

Hurley manages to brings in a new hyped group of players nearly every year (two five star guys this year, just for example). That's pretty much what ends up saving his job after yet another flop season.

Unfortunately, the big names he recruits always ultimately seem to underachieve, turn into disgruntled problems, and/or are out the door within a year or two... just to be replaced by another new set of unfulfilled "promising recruits."

That's fair.. though Quaintance, as a true Freshman, is performing above expectations. This recruiting class was touted nationally and so, if there was ever a season to come down on Hurley, this might be that season.

 

[AZCB34]

ASU loses again?

 

[AZJ]

22 points in the first half on 24% shooting?? 35 for the game?? Am I seeing that right?

 

[AZCB34]

22 points in the first half on 24% shooting?? 35 for the game?? Am I seeing that right?

You seem surprised

 

[AZJ]

You seem surprised

I suppose I shouldn't be. They seem to be getting worse as the year goes on.

 

[Mainstreet]

I suppose I shouldn't be. They seem to be getting worse as the year goes on.

It's almost predictable. That's why I don't follow ASU basketball much. Actually, I used to be a season ticket holder back in the day.

 

[Ronin]

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[82CardsGrad]

Hurley is the easy target… He’s the Head Coach after all. But it seems crystal clear to me that aside from Quaintance, the recruiting class was significantly overrated. This team lack the needed top-level talent to compete in the B12.

 

[Chelseadal]

I think the main issue is simple. There are 5 guys you can count on. With Sanon out and Nunez out for the season, those 5 guys can't win games against good teams because they tire out. Phillips is still raw and a non factor offensively and Ali is playing like a freshman.

 

[SeattleCardinal]

Hurley is the easy target… He’s the Head Coach after all. But it seems crystal clear to me that aside from Quaintance, the recruiting class was significantly overrated. This team lack the needed top-level talent to compete in the B12.

I don’t think that Joson Sanon is overrated, and I am expecting both him and JQ to play in the NBA. It’s unfortunate that he has not been healthy.