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Arizona State vs Villanova: 2020-21 college basketball game preview, TV schedule Arizona State and Villanova will do battle to determine the winner of the 2020 2K Empire Classic Tournament. TV schedule: Thursday, November...

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Leads team in high-scoring affair Martin tallied 26 points (9-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-10 FT), six rebounds and five assists across 37 minutes in Wednesday's 94-88 win over Rhode Island.

Impact Martin showed why he was a preseason All-American in the season opener, leading the Sun Devils in points and assists during a high-scoring back-and-forth contest. After withdrawing from the NBA Draft considerations this summer, Martin will need to show he's a more consistent 3-point shooter this season to increase his stock.

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona State holds off Rhode Island 94-88 Arizona State's Marcus Bagley, left, and Arizona State's Remy Martin, right, celebrate in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game...

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

Arizona State holds off Rhode Island 94-88 Arizona State's Remy Martin, right, passes as Rhode Island's Antwan Walker, defends in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, W...

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

Arizona State holds off Rhode Island 94-88 Rhode Island's Antwan Walker, bottom right, is tended to as his team huddles during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college basketba...

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

Arizona State holds off Rhode Island 94-88 Arizona State's Chris Osten, right, tangles with Rhode Island's Makhi Mitchell, left, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game,...

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

Arizona State holds off Rhode Island 94-88 Remy Martin scored 26 points and freshman Marcus Bagley made three key free throws in the final minute to lead No. 18...

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

ASU women's basketball photos: 2020-21 season Photos from the 2020-21 ASU women's basketball season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Arizona State holds off Rhode Island 94-88

Remy Martin scored 26 points and freshman Marcus Bagley made three key free throws in the final minute to lead No. 18 Arizona State to a 94-88 win over Rhode Island in the Empire C...

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits season opener Christopher (thumb) did not take the court Wednesday against Rhode Island.

Impact The Sun Devils utilized 10 different players in the 94-88 victory against URI, but Christopher was not one of them. It's unclear if he's just not part of the rotation, or simply hasn't had enough time to come back from the thumb injury that he dealt with over the offseason. His next chance to make an appearance will come Thanksgiving Day against either Boston College or Villanova.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pac-12 basketball preview: Our picks for Player and Coach of the Year, all-conference selections and more The conference is stocked with proven returnees, but ASU’s Remy Martin is the frontrunner for Player of the Year. Meanwhile, we have a surpr...

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Will start against Rhode Island Bagley will start at power forward in place of Kimani Lawrence (knee) in Wednesday's game against Rhode Island, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact The freshman will start in his NCAA debut. As a four-star recruit from Sacramento, California, Bagley has high expectations for the Sun Devils this year.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out with injury Lawrence (knee) will not play in Wednesday's season opener against Rhode Island, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.

Impact Lawrence has been working through a knee injury all throughout fall practices and it appears he is still not ready to go. There's no timetable as to when he will return.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

ASU basketball schedule: Sun Devils' games in 2020-21 college basketball season Find a game: The ASU basketball team's 2020-21 schedule features some very intriguing games in and out of pac-12 conference play.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Arizona State women's basketball opening season with 2 freshman starters, new offense ASU women's basketball opens Wednesday with 2 freshman starters, new offense

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Rhode Island vs. Arizona State: 2020-21 college basketball game preview, TV schedule The Rhode Island Rams and Arizona State Sun Devils face off to start the 2020-21 season. TV Schedule: Wednesday, November 25th, 7:00 pm ET,...

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

New opponent in Empire Classic Martin and the Sun Devils will now take on Rhode Island on Nov. 25 in the Empire Classic.

Impact Martin and co. were originally scheduled to open up the tournament against Baylor, but the Bears ultimately withdrew due to COVID-19-related reasons. The Sun Devils still made the trip to Connecticut despite not knowing their opponent, but they'll ultimately end up facing Rhode Island before a matchup with either Villanova or Boston College the next day. Rhode Island was originally scheduled for the Mohegan Sun Bubbleville tournament, but the Rams also lost their opponent (Stephen F. Austin) and were in need of a new adversary.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No. 18 Arizona State faces Rhode Island in rearranged tourney No. 18 Arizona State was eager to test itself against one of the best teams in the nation. Playing against Rhode Island is a decent substitute. What began with

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • SI.COM

ASU heading to Connecticut Updating a previous report, Martin and the Sun Devils still intend to participate in the Empire Classic, though they are without an opponent for the Nov. 25 season opener, Jon Roth...

Impact While initial reports suggested ASU would bow out of the tournament completely due to COVID-related concerns in the Baylor program, it appears they will still travel to Connecticut following confirmation of Baylor's withdrawal. Villanova and Boston College are also scheduled to compete in the tournament, along with an unknown fourth team.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Empire Classic status in limbo Martin and the Sun Devils have withdrawn from the Empire Classic due to possible COVID-19 concerns with Baylor, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.

Impact It appears that Baylor coach Scott Drew has tested positive for the virus, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports, and while all teams will still be tested upon arrival, it seems ASU is already bowing out. Per Doug Haller of The Athletic, the team still plans to fly to Connecticut with hopes of replacing Florida in the Mohegan Sun tournament, though nothing has been officially confirmed just yet. In a conflicting report, Matt Norlander of CBS Sports suggests the team will remain in the Empire Classic and perhaps just face a new opponent for the Nov. 25 opener.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona State Basketball: 2020-21 season preview for the Sun Devils The 2020-21 college basketball season could be a calendar year to remember for Arizona State Basketball. Arizona State Basketball had a fulf...

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Arizona State's Christopher embracing Hurley's intensity In this image provided by Sun Devil Athletics, Arizona State's Josh Christopher works out during NCAA college basketball practice on Nov. 5,...

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

Arizona State's Christopher embracing Hurley's intensity In this image provided by Sun Devil Athletics, Arizona State's Josh Christopher works out during NCAA college basketball practice on Nov. 5,...

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

Arizona State's Christopher embracing Hurley's intensity In this image provided by Sun Devil Athletics, Arizona State's Josh Christopher works out during NCAA college basketball practice on Nov. 5,...

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

Arizona State's Christopher embracing Hurley's intensity TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Josh Christopher is blessed with prodigious basketball talent and a strong inner drive, a combination that made him one...

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM