In head coach Bobby Hurley’s second season with ASU basketball (14-16, 7-10), the team has played the role underdog as it lacks depth, size and has seen seven ranked teams on its schedule. While Arizona (26-4, 15-2) is another formidable opponent, ASU’s track record against the Wildcats in recent years indicates this game will be no cakewalk.
Rivalry matchups are the epitome of college basketball as history and proximity heighten the stakes between teams. These games mean even more when the underdog pulls off a few upsets.
In the past 20 meetings between the programs, the Sun Devils hold a 9-11 record including a perfect 5-0 mark during the collegiate career of James Harden.