Mar 11, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils coach Bobby Hurley reacts to a play during the first half against the Kansas State Wildcats at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images William Purnell-Imagn Images

Updating Arizona State Men's Basketball Non-Conference Record Prediction

Originally posted on Arizona State Sun Devils on SI
By Kevin Hicks | Last updated Sep 27, 2025 10:00 AM ET

TEMPE -- The Arizona State men's basketball team is entering a crucial inflection point in the history of the program.

Year 11 of the Bobby Hurley experience is coming with much baggage after a 2024-25 season that imploded halfway into the campaign - now the pressure is on the head man to return with a competitive squad that is completely different than any roster he's previously constructed.

Arizona State on SI revisits predictions surrounding the non-conference slate that the Sun Devil basketball program faces below.

Vs. Southern Utah: Win

Year 11 of the Hurley era starts off in winning fashion. Expect PG Moe Odum to have a statement game after averaging 14 PPG and 7 APG at Pepperdine last season.

Vs. Utah Tech: Win

Another win that should be relatively low-stress for the Sun Devils.

Vs. Gonzaga: Loss

Gonzaga is the first major test of the season. Arizona State welcomes three-year player Adam Miller back to Tempe, but the Bulldogs overwhelm the Sun Devils in the second half here.

Vs. Georgia State: Win

Guard Adante Holiman gets a chance to face-off against his former program and gets the victory.

@Hawaii: Win

Arizona State gets an early trip to Hawaii in the books ahead of the Maui Invitational and secures the win over the Rainbow Warriors.

Vs. Texas: Loss

Texas should be competitive in the SEC in year one under old Hurley rival Sean Miller - expect a loss in the opening game of the Maui Invitational.

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Vs. Oklahoma: Win

Hurley picks up a potentially signature win in non-conference play over Porter Moser and his Sooners.

Vs. Northern Arizona: Win

This matchup shouldn't prove to be a stressful victory for the Sun Devils.

Vs. Santa Clara: Win

Santa Clara has quietly become one of the best mid-major programs in the nation, but ASU prevails in the end here.

@UCLA: Loss

The Sun Devils wrap up non-conference play with a loss to a likely top-10 preseason team.

Overall Record: 7-3

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 season following the win here.

This article first appeared on Arizona State Sun Devils on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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