Big win: 98-93 at Stanford on Dec. 30
Tough loss: 91-83 at home to WSU on Jan. 29
Storyline: The inconsistent Sun Devils have the worst field-goal defense in the conference and have been forced to rely heavily on the outside shot for offense.
He said it: “Our transition defense was bad. It’s been bad in some other games too. … We talk about the urgency you need to sprint back regardless of a positive or negative play, and it’s just not there.” — ASU coach Bobby Hurley, after WSU beat the Sun Devils.
