Your guide to 13 early-season college basketball tournaments
The fields for 13 early-season college basketball tournaments were announced Thursday. Here's your handy guide to all 13 ESPN-aired events.
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2019 Schedule
2nd in Pac-12
- 11/6W 102-94
- 11/9W 80-52
- 11/12W 90-58
- 11/16PPD
- 11/1915W 72-67
- 11/21W 87-82
- 11/28W 89-71
- 12/1W 83-71
- 12/76L 72-66
- 12/15W 76-74
- 12/17L 81-65
- 12/221W 80-76
- 12/29L 67-66
- 1/3L 96-86
- 1/5W 83-61
- 1/9W 80-66
- 1/12L 85-71
- 1/17W 70-67
- 1/19W 78-64
- 1/24W 84-73
- 1/26L 69-67
- 1/31W 95-88
- 2/7L 91-70
- 2/9W 75-63
- 2/13L 77-73
- 2/16W 98-87
- 2/20W 80-62
- 2/24W 69-59
- 2/28L 79-51
- 3/3W 74-71
- 3/9W 72-64
- 3/14W 83-72
- 3/15L 79-75
- 3/2011W 74-65
- 3/226L 91-74
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Hurley, amid St. John's links, to keep ASU job
Bobby Hurley, who, according to sources, was expected to be the top target of St. John's, said he would stay on as Arizona State's coach and hoped to remain with the program "for a long time."
Dort, Pac-12 Freshman of Year, to enter draft
Luguentz Dort, the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year who averaged 16.1 points and 4.2 rebounds for Arizona State this season, is entering the NBA draft, he told ESPN.
Looking dangerous, No. 6 seed Buffalo breezes past ASU
Looking like a No. 6 seed no one wants to play, high-scoring Buffalo breezed into the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year.
Jake Trotter ESPN Staff Writer
In the aftermath of Buffalo handling Arizona State, Nate Oats was appreciative, while Bobby Hurley was complimentary. Oats, who coached under Hurley before succeeding him at Buffalo in 2015, said just before tip, he thanked Hurley "for everything he's done for my career. ... I just tried not to look down (his) way during the game.” Hurley, who noted he'll be pulling for Buffalo the rest of the way, said Oats' own personality has "rubbed off" on the Bulls in "how hard the team competes."
Jake Trotter ESPN Staff Writer
On the way to destroying former coach Bobby Hurley and Arizona State, Buffalo put up 91 points, tied for third-most ever by a MAC team in an NCAA Tournament game, according to ESPN Stats & Info. Oklahoma is the only other team to score 90-plus this tournament. The Bulls remain on fire, having not lost since the first day of February.
Jake Trotter ESPN Staff Writer
Bobby Hurley's Sun Devils have no answer for his former team right now. Buffalo is controlling the glass and exploding into transition. After a quick start fresh off the flight from Dayton, Arizona State is teetering on the edge of getting blown out.
Arizona State beats St. John's 74-65 in First Four
Luguentz Dort overcame a hard foul and a leg injury, scored 21 points and led Arizona State to a long-awaited NCAA Tournament victory Wednesday night, 74-65 over St. John's in the First Four.
Dan Murphy ESPN Staff Writer
Mustapha Heron called for a flagrant 1 after Luguentz Dort crashes hard to the floor. He was able to walk off the court on his own, but trainers were working on his right leg behind the team bench.
Dan Murphy ESPN Staff Writer
Arizona State's bench is shooting 100 percent from the field through the first half. The 10 points they've provided so far have been the main difference in building a substantial lead.
Dan Murphy ESPN Staff Writer
St. Johhn's just ended a six-minute scoreless drought. Top scorer Shamorie Ponds has had a hard time finding space to get his shot so far against the Sun Devils.
Arizona State, St. John's and Temple celebrate making big dance (1:08)
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2019 NCAA tournament bracket projection for Arizona State Sun Devils
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Oregon beats Arizona State 79-75 in overtime in Pac-12 semis
Louis King scored 19 points, Payton Pritchard added 18 and Oregon outlasted Arizona State 79-75 in overtime Friday night in the Pac-12 tournament semifinals.
Amin extends Oregon's OT lead with steal and score (0:42)
Bill Walton misses start of OT due to bathroom break (1:12)
Edwards goes behind the back on drive to bucket (0:31)
Paul White loses defender then drains 3-pointer (0:24)
2018-19 Pac-12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 15-3 | - | 27-9 |
| Arizona State | 12-6 | 3 | 23-11 |
| Utah | 11-7 | 4 | 17-14 |
| Oregon | 10-8 | 5 | 25-13 |
| Colorado | 10-8 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Oregon State | 10-8 | 5 | 18-13 |
| UCLA | 9-9 | 6 | 17-16 |
| Arizona | 8-10 | 7 | 17-15 |
| USC | 8-10 | 7 | 16-17 |
| Stanford | 8-10 | 7 | 15-16 |
| Washington State | 4-14 | 11 | 11-21 |
| California | 3-15 | 12 | 8-23 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game77.6
Rebounds Per Game39.6
Assists Per Game13.5
Points Allowed73.4232nd
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 13-15 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 14 |