New Big 12 Matchups Unveiled for Arizona State Men’s Basketball

Now, the official Big 12 schedule has been unveiled as of Tuesday afternoon - the dates are now set for matchups that were already pre-determined over the summer.

The Big 12 schedule is as follows:

There are several rapid-fire reactions from the official reveal - those included are below.

• Arizona State's first five games of conference play are brutal - Colorado/Kansas State might prove to be relative breaks, but trips to Houston, Arizona, and BYU to begin league play are absolutely brutal. All three teams are expected to be top 10 level teams along with holding some of the most defined home-court advantages.

• The most manageable portion of the schedule appears to be February 4-10 - where the Sun Devils play Utah, Colorado, and Oklahoma State - one of only two stretches of the conference season in which they will play consecutive games against teams not projected to make the tournament.

• The Arizona battles come relatively early on in the slate this season - but the matchups are closely scheduled much like last season. This will be an opportunity for Koa Peat to play against the program that was widely considered a runner-up to Arizona.

Hurley's back is against the wall this season after a disastrous campaign in 24-25 - he is now seeking to lead a roster full of unconventional scorers, defenders, and athletes into what is very likely the best basketball conference in the nation.

The season is set to begin on November 4 - when the Sun Devils welcome Southern Utah to Tempe.

Read more on major takeaways from Arizona State's clutch-time victory over Baylor here, and more on why Arizona State fans should be feeling confident about the outlook of the football season following the win here.