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FILE - Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley watches during an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. Hurley had built Arizona State into a contender, taking the program to the cusp of a third straight NCAA Tournament in 2020. The pandemic cut that bid short and the Sun Devils haven't been the same since. That could change this season, a pivotal one for Hurley's tenure in the desert.(AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File)
Arizona State has deep roster for Hurley's 8th season

By John Marshall Oct. 20, 2022 04:37 PM EDT

Arizona State's Jalen Graham (2) knocks the ball away from Stanford's Maxime Raynaud (42) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
ACC - First Round - Game 3 (win) at Virginia Cavaliers 3/9/2022

Mar. 09, 2022 04:04 PM EST

Grand Canyon University guard Holland Woods Jr. (11) drives as Arizona State forward Enoch Boakye defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Grand Canyon Antelopes at Arizona State Sun Devils 12/9/2021

Dec. 09, 2021 10:42 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2021, file photo, Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley talks to Marcus Bagley during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Arizona in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State lacked chemistry and consistency a year ago, causing the Sun Devils to labor through the 2020-21 season. Seeking a change, Hurley overhauled the roster in hopes of getting the Sun Devils back into the NCAA tournament. Bagley opted to return to Arizona State after initially entering the transfer portal. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Hurley revamps Arizona State's roster to add toughness

By John Marshall Oct. 21, 2021 03:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 1, 2020, file photo, Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann directs his team against Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio. Transfer rules have generated a lot of comings and goings in the Ohio State basketball program. Add a preseason practice schedule affected by COVID-19 restrictions, and it’s no wonder coach Chris Holtmann is still trying to figure out where all the pieces will fit. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
No. 23 Ohio State still piecing together lineup, schedule

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 10, 2020 11:55 AM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2020, file photo, Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley looks on during an NCAA college basketball game against California in Berkeley, Calif. Hurley recruited like few previous coaches have at Arizona State through his first five seasons in the desert. His latest class, possibly the best in program history, has the Sun Devils in position for a run at a Pac-12 title and a third straight trip to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 57 years. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Arizona State may return to Guard U with loaded back court

By John Marshall Nov. 09, 2020 12:33 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2020, file photo, Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Stanford, Calif. Arizona State faced what could have been a difficult 2020-21 basketball season with three key players potentially leaving the program. Things have changed quickly now that Bobby Hurley has pulled in what may be the best recruiting class in school history. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Addition of Christopher puts Arizona State in good shape

By John Marshall May. 07, 2020 03:12 PM EDT

Ohio State's Duane Washington Jr., left, shoots against Michigan State's Aaron Henry (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 8, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 16 Mich St tops No. 19 Ohio St 80-69, shares B10 title

By Larry Lage Mar. 08, 2020 08:12 PM EDT

Maryland's Eric Ayala, right, shoots over Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Muhammad scores 22, No. 25 Ohio State tops No. 7 Maryland

By Nicole Kraft Feb. 23, 2020 06:34 PM EST

Ohio State's C.J. Walker, right, passes the ball as Purdue's Isaiah Thompson defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Purdue 68-52. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Balanced Buckeyes topple Boilermakers, cling to NCAA hopes

By Nicole Kraft Feb. 15, 2020 03:40 PM EST

Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson, right, posts up against Rutgers Geo Baker, top, and Shaq Carter during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Wesson brothers lift Ohio State over Rutgers 72-66

By Mitch Stacy Feb. 12, 2020 09:26 PM EST

Penn State's Mike Watkins (24) shoots over Ohio State's Kyle Young (25) during first half action of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)
Penn State tops No. 21 Ohio State 90-76

By Travis Johnson Jan. 18, 2020 04:38 PM EST

Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson, left, takes a shot against Nebraska's Dachon Burke during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Nebraska 80-68. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 21 Buckeyes beat Nebraska, snap 4-game losing streak

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 14, 2020 08:40 PM EST

West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins reacts to a play against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Cleveland. West Virginia defeated Ohio State 67-59. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
No. 22 West Virginia rallies, upsets No. 2 Ohio State 67-59

Brian Dulik Dec. 29, 2019 03:05 PM EST

Southeast Missouri State's Quatarrius Wilson, left, passes the ball underneath the basket as Ohio State's E.J. Liddell defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 5 Buckeyes bounce back, rout Southeast Missouri State

By Steve Helwagen Dec. 17, 2019 09:19 PM EST

Southeast Missouri State's Oscar Kao, right, drives to the basket against Ohio State's C.J. Walker during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at Ohio State Buckeyes 12/17/2019

Dec. 17, 2019 08:11 PM EST

Penn State head coach Patrick Chambers shouts to his team against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Penn State 104-74. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Wesson, No. 6 Ohio State cruise past Penn State 106-74

By Nicole Kraft Dec. 07, 2019 02:57 PM EST

Kent State forward Phil Whittington, center, goes up to shoot between Ohio State guard Luther Muhammad, left, and forward Kaleb Wesson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Ohio State withstands Kent State rally before winning 71-52

By Steve Helwagen Nov. 25, 2019 08:58 PM EST

Ohio State forward Kaleb Wesson, right, blocks a shot by Purdue Fort Wayne guard Brian Patrick (2) as Ohio State guard Luther Muhammad defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at Ohio State Buckeyes 11/22/2019

Nov. 22, 2019 08:00 PM EST

Villanova's Saddiq Bey (41) looks for an open shot against Ohio State's D.J. Carton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Hot start helps No. 18 Ohio State rout No. 10 Villanova

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 13, 2019 09:14 PM EST