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Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley expected to return for 11th season, AP source says

Arizona State men’s basketball coach Bobby Hurley is expected to return for his 11th season, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kansas State Wildcats take on the Arizona State Sun Devils in Big 12 Tournament

The Kansas State Wildcats face the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Big 12 Tournament

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toppin has 25 points and 11 rebounds as No. 9 Texas Tech beats Arizona State 85-57

JT Toppin had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 9 Texas Tech pulled away from Arizona State for an 85-57 victory in the regular-season finale for both teams

MARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arizona State's leading scorer BJ Freeman is no longer with team after turbulent stretch

Arizona State’s leading scorer BJ Freeman is no longer with the program because of conduct detrimental to the team, a team spokesman confirmed

FEBRUARY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arizona State top scorer BJ Freeman no longer with program BJ Freeman, Arizona State's leading scorer this season, is no longer with the program, a team spokesperson told the Arizona Republic on Sund...

FEBRUARY 23 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Dismissed from team Freeman has been dismissed from the Arizona State program, per Rivals.com.

Impact Freeman received the dismissal following a number of issues throughout the season, including multiple ejections and a suspension. The 6-foot-6 senior was an impact player for the Sun Devils, averaging 13.7 points per game as the team's leading scorer. With Freeman no longer in the equation, Amier Ali could be set to take over as the team's starting wing heading into the final stretch of the regular season.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Plays through illness Freeman provided 17 points (5-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 80-65 loss to Houston.

Impact Despite entering the game as questionable due to illness, Freeman stepped up and was the second-leading scorer against one of the toughest matchups the Sun Devils will see all season. Next up is a road matchup at Kansas State on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Freeman (illness) is included in the starting rotation for Tuesday's game against Houston, Rivals.com reports.

Impact Freeman was deemed questionable leading up to the game due to an illness but will be able to give it a go. The senior guard is coming off back-to-back with 21 points and will look to make an impact on this matchup.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Participating in warmups Tuesday Freeman (illness) was spotted in warmups and could have a chance to play Tuesday against Houston, Damon Allred of AZ Sports reports.

Impact Freeman might be dealing with a non-COVID illness, but the fact that he was spotted in warmups taking shots should be a good sign of his availability. Freeman is averaging 13.5 points, 3.9 assists and 2.6 assists per game this season.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Able to return Wednesday Freeman (suspension) will be able to return for Arizona State's matchup against Texas Tech on Wednesday, per Michelle Gardner of The Arizona Republic.

Impact Freeman will make his return following a one-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team. The Sun Devils will be eager to get Freeman back as they struggled in his absence, dropping Sunday's game against Oklahoma State 86-73. The 6-foot-6 senior has averaged 12.9 points and 4.2 rebounds per game through 22 contests this season.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Serving suspension Freeman did not travel with the team and will serve a one-game suspension during Sunday's game against Oklahoma state, per Chris Karpman of 247Sports.com.

Impact Freeman's suspension is due to conduct detrimental to the team. The 6-foot-6 senior had been an impact player for Arizona State, averaging 12.9 points and 4.2 rebounds per game through 22 contests. Barring any further updates, Freeman will be eligible to make his return against Texas Tech on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Freeman is out of the starting five against Oklahoma State on Sunday.

Impact Freeman will be absent from the starting five for the first time since Nov. 10. It's unclear why the guard isn't starting, or if he'll be available at all for the Sun Devils. Shawn Phillips will get the start in his stead.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

No signs of injury Freeman amassed 19 points (7-17 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Saturday's 81-72 loss to Arizona.

Impact Freeman exited last Tuesday's victory over Colorado after just four minutes due to a leg injury, but the ailment didn't appear to carry over into Saturday's rivalry game. The senior wing saw more minutes than his season average, in addition to leading the Sun Devils in scoring. Next up is a home matchup against Kansas State on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Bobby Hurley waves Arizona State players off court after loss to Arizona

Chaos ensued at the end of Arizona's win over in-state rival Arizona State, which included a headbutt and no handshake line.

FEBRUARY 1

Bobby Hurley waves Arizona State players off court after loss to Arizona

Starting vs. Arizona Freeman (leg) is active and in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup against Arizona, Rivals.com reports.

Impact Freeman is good to go for the Saturday morning showdown after landing on the injury report ahead of the tip-off. The senior guard will now keep his streak going of not missing a game this season. He's averaging 12.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists on 26.9 minutes per game this season.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up ahead of tip-off Freeman (leg) is warming up and a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Arizona, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Freeman's participation in the warmups is promising for an eventually active status but nothing has been confirmed yet. The senior guard exited Arizona State's most recent win against Colorado last Tuesday with a leg injury.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision vs. Arizona Freeman (leg) is a game-time decision heading into Saturday's outing versus Arizona, Rivals.com reports.

Impact Freeman was participating in the Sun Devils' shootaround which brings some promise towards his ability to play. The senior guard exited Arizona State's most recent win against Colorado last Tuesday with an apparent leg injury. His status against the Wildcats should be known closer to tip-off.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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