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A former UCF Knights transfer portal addition from this past offseason was found to be involved in "betting-related game manipulation," an NCAA news release said on Friday afternoon.

Arizona State Sun Devils News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / November 8

Former Arizona State Guard Reprimanded by NCAA

TEMPE -- A ruling from the NCAA that was released on Friday morning officially implicated former Arizona State guard BJ Freeman in a betting scandal that first surfaced over the summer - just days into the opening of the 2025-26 season.

College Basketball News / Ball Exclusives / November 7

NCAA Bans Six MBB Players For Involvement In Betting Scandal

The NCAA announced on Friday that it has permanently banned six men’s basketball players for participating in gambling schemes that included game manipulation and sharing information with known sports bettors.

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NCAA: Former ASU guard BJ Freeman tipped others on how to bet on himself

An investigation found that former Arizona State men’s basketball guard BJ Freeman lent information to another college basketball player and his then-girlfriend to bet on his performances while he was playing for ASU in 2024-25, the NCAA said.

Arizona State Sun Devils News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / June 4

What Does Adding Anthony Johnson Mean for Arizona State?

Everything that could've possibly gone wrong for the Arizona State Sun Devils basketball program did. After a tremendous 8-1 start to the season, injuries hampered the squad, BJ Freeman was kicked off the team, and to top it all off, the losses mounted.

Arizona State Sun Devils News / Heartland College Sports / March 15

Big 12 Basketball Star Announces Plan to Enter Transfer Portal

On Saturday, former Arizona State star BJ Freeman announced his intention to enter the transfer portal once it officially opens. Freeman was an integral piece of Bobby Hurley’s squad for the bulk of the season until he was dismissed from the program due to conduct detrimental to the team.

College Basketball News / Burn City Sports / March 1

ASU Joson Sanon career night not enough in 99-73 loss to Utah

Arizona State men’s basketball ran out of gas. Through the last few weeks, ASU has had its arm cut off, losing senior BJ Freeman, and its leg chopped, having freshman center Jayden Quaintance in and out of the lineup.

Arizona State Sun Devils News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / February 24

Arizona State makes big move in latest college basketball rankings

The Arizona State men's basketball team is still in the fight. Despite losing leading scorer BJ Freeman — who was kicked off the team by head coach Bobby Hurley — the Sun Devils snapped a six-game losing streak with an impressive 66-54 road victory over Kansas State on Sunday.

College Basketball News / The Spun / February 24

College Basketball Leading Scorer Dismissed From Team Before March Madness

No matter the level of basketball, it's never a good sign when you have to throw your leading scorer off the team. On Sunday, Michelle Gardner of the Arizona Republic broke the news that Arizona State guard BJ Freeman had been dismissed from the team.

College Basketball News / Burn City Sports / February 24

ASU kicks leading scorer BJ Freeman out of the program

Arizona State men’s basketball announced yesterday that senior guard BJ Freeman has been dismissed from the team because of multiple broken codes of conduct.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / February 23

Arizona State’s leading scorer dismissed from program after 1-game suspension

The 2024-25 NCAA season has been a disappointing one for the Arizona State Wildcats and head coach Bobby Hurley. The Sun Devils are 13-14 overall and 4-12 in Big 12 Conference play.

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College Basketball News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / February 23

Arizona State upsets Kansas State after losing leading scorer

Led by its star-studded freshmen class, the Arizona State men's basketball stunned Kansas State 66-54 on the road Sunday afternoon. The win snapped a six-game losing streak for Arizona State (13-14, 4-12) and came a few hours after news broke that the Sun Devils' leading scorer, BJ Freeman, had been dismissed from the team.

College Basketball News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / February 23

Arizona State's leading scorer kicked off team

Already mired in a six-game losing streak, the Arizona State Sun Devils will now have to find a way to win without their leading scorer. Senior guard BJ Freeman, who was averaging 13.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists, has been dismissed from the ASU men's basketball team.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 23

Arizona State top scorer BJ Freeman no longer with program

BJ Freeman, Arizona State's leading scorer this season, is no longer with the program, a team spokesperson told the Arizona Republic on Sunday. The guard had averaged 13.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game over 25 games (22 starts) in his first season with the Sun Devils.

College Basketball News / TCU Horned Frogs on SI / February 15

Men's Basketball: Know Your Foe- Arizona State Basketball Basketball

The Arizona State Sun Devils (12-12, 3-10) will take on the TCU Horned Frogs (13-11, 6-7) on Saturday, February 14, at 7 p.m. CT. Here are some key players on the Arizona State team that TCU fans should know before the game.

College Basketball News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / February 9

Two Arizona State players suspended for Oklahoma State game

Bobby Hurley's short bench got a lot shorter on Sunday. Arizona State made the trip to Stillwater, Oklahoma, without two of its top players — senior guards BJ Freeman and Adam Miller.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / February 5

Five Biggest Takeaways From Tuesday’s Big 12 Basketball Games

The Big 12 men’s basketball teams continued the 11th round of league action on Tuesday, with four games played across the country. Tuesday’s game results included: No.

College Basketball News / Burn City Sports / February 5

ASU blows hot start in heartbreak loss to Kansas State 71-70

Senior guard BJ Freeman knocks down his second 3-pointer of the first half to increase Arizona State men’s basketball lead to 15-0 over Kansas State. The Suns Devils had knocked down three of their first six shots from deep and held the Wildcats 0-9 from the field, scoreless for nearly the first seven minutes.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 1

Arizona comes out on top in feisty matchup with Arizona State

Caleb Love finished with 27 points, including 18 points in the second half, before he was ejected along with Arizona State's BJ Freeman in the waning seconds of Arizona's 81-72 victory Saturday at Tempe, Ariz.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 1

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College Basketball News / Burn City Sports / January 28

ASU Men’s Basketball looks to Break 5-year Losing Streak against Arizona in Tempe

PHOENIX – The latest battle for supremacy of the Valley will be decided on Feb. 1st when the University of Arizona and Arizona State University battle it out on the hardwood.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 4

Arizona State notches convincing win over Colorado

BJ Freeman scored 19 points before being ejected in the second half, and Arizona State beat Colorado 81-61 in Tempe, Ariz., on Saturday. Bashir Jihad scored 17 points, Jayden Quaintance contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds and Amier Ali scored 10 for Arizona State (10-3, 1-1 Big 12 Conference).

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 8, 2024

BJ Freeman helps Arizona State hold off Santa Clara

BJ Freeman had 17 points, including a game-sealing 3-pointer in the final minute, to lead Arizona State to an 81-74 win over Santa Clara on Friday night at the Las Vegas Hoopfest in Henderson, Nev.