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ASU Hoops Kicks Off Season vs. ETSU
2 Nov
Summary
- Arizona State basketball begins their season on November 2nd.
- New ASU coach Randy Bennett makes his debut after 25 years at Saint Mary's.
- East Tennessee State, picked second in their conference, faces ASU for the first time.
Arizona State's men's basketball season officially commences on November 2nd with a matchup against East Tennessee State at Desert Financial Arena. This game will be the first for new head coach Randy Bennett, who has taken the helm after a distinguished 25-year career at Saint Mary's College.
The Sun Devils are introducing a significantly transformed roster, with only two returning players from the previous season. Key additions include forwards Paulius Murauskas and Dillan Shaw, who followed Coach Bennett from Saint Mary's. Murauskas has already garnered attention, being named to the Big 12 preseason team as Newcomer of the Year.
East Tennessee State, coached by Brooks Savage, is entering its fourth year under his leadership and was picked second in the Southern Conference preseason poll. Senior guard B.J. Ward and transfer Jayden Cooper are expected to be key contributors for the Buccaneers. This marks the inaugural meeting between the two programs in their history.
