TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona State has seen blips of excitement for its men's basketball program, most recently with the signing of local star Jahii Carson and when James Harden wore a Sun Devils uniform.
The hiring of Bobby Hurley has caused a supernova - and for good reason.
The former Duke star has brought a buzz to Arizona State like few times in program history, igniting interest in the Sun Devils across the Valley of the Sun and beyond.
''I have noticed it,'' Hurley said of the attention. ''It's nice that people are excited about the program, but we've got to find a way to keep that going.