The Arizona State Sun Devils men's basketball team is the basketball team that represents Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Pac-12 Conference.
The Arizona State Sun Devils have appeared in the NCAA Tournament 13 times, including 3 Elite Eights (1961, 1963, 1975). They have won 8 conference championships (4 WAC and 4 BOR) and finished in the final AP rankings 7 times. The highest national ranking the Sun Devils have achieved was #3 under Ned Wulk during the 1980-81 season when the starting lineup included Byron Scott, Fat Lever, and Alton Lister. Ned Wulk was the men's basketball coach from 1958 to 1982 and remains the most successful coach in the history of the program with a record of 406-272 (.599).
Arizona State appeared in the NAIA Men's Basketball National Tournament two years (1948 and 1953). Both years losing in the second round, leaving the NAIA with a tournament record of 2-2.
Arizona State is currently led by second-year head coach Bobby Hurley. Former coach Herb Sendek, who stepped down as head coach of the North Carolina State Wolfpack to accept the head coaching job in 2006, was fired at the end of the 2014-15 season. During a somewhat successful career in Raleigh, Sendek led the Wolfpack to five consecutive NCAA Tournaments and was named Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Coach of the Year in 2004. Sendek was credited for bringing a "basketball atmosphere" and level of excitement to Arizona State that had been absent for years. In his first four seasons at Arizona State, Sendek led the Sun Devils to three consecutive 20 win seasons, the 2009 Pac-10 conference tournament finals, and the second round of the 2009 NCAA Tournament.
Thirty-six ASU Sun Devils have been selected in the NBA Draft, including James Harden, Byron Scott, Isaac Austin, Lafayette Lever, Alton Lister, Lionel Hollins, Sam Williams, Jeff Pendergraph, Stevin "Hedake" Smith, Mario Bennett, Tommy Smith, Ike Diogu, Eddie House, Freddie Lewis, and Joe Caldwell.
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Yearly records
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Record vs. Pac-12 opponents
Arizona State has the following all-time series records vs. Pac-12 opponents. The Sun Devils lead three series with conference opponents and are tied in their series with the California Bears. (Note: the listed all-time series records include any non-conference matchups).
Postseason results
NCAA Tournament results
The Sun Devils have appeared in the NCAA Tournament 14* (13) times. Their combined record is 13-15 (11-14). ASU's 1995 NCAA tournament appearance (2 wins, 1 loss) were vacated by the NCAA.
NIT results
The Sun Devils have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) 13 times. Their combined record is 7-13.
NAIA Tournament results
Arizona State appeared in the NAIA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament twice. Their combined record is 2-2.
Commissioners' Invitational results
Arizona State appeared in the National Commissioners Invitational Tournament once. Their overall record is 0-1.
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