JUL 31, 2015 6:07p ET
JUL 31, 2015 6:07p ET
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Bobby Hurley's arrival at Arizona State created a buzz in the desert and drew national attention to a program often overshadowed by its rival to the south.
Before the initial fanfare of his hiring had subsided, Hurley was already at work, watching recruits, building his coaching staff, doing all the little things behind the scenes to get his tenure off to a good start.
Hurley promised he'd bring passion and a strong work ethic to the program during the hiring process and he didn't waste any time proving it.