TEMPE -- There is little doubt that James Harden is synonymous with Arizona State basketball to this point. The future hall of fame talent has continued
Today is another day that fans of the Arizona State Sun Devils can feel great pride in cheering for the various athletic programs. Arizona State legend James Harden just secured another major honor in what has become an illustrious career in the NBA.
James Harden has become an integral piece of both Arizona State basketball and the University at-large over the last 15 years. The shooting guard's story with the program began in 2007 when the McDonald's All-American out of Los Angeles became the most prized recruit to ever commit to play in Tempe.
James Harden is one of if not the most famous Arizona State Sun Devils alums in the world of sports, a top 75 NBA player of all-time whose scoring exploits on the court are the stuff of legends.
It's not at all uncommon for professional athletes to give back financially to their colleges, but in the modern NIL and transfer portal era those donations can have a very different impact.
The Phoenix Suns picked up a much-needed 119-117 victory over the LA Clippers on Tuesday night. Despite losing the game, Clippers guard James Harden enjoyed a memorable night in Phoenix.
The Arizona State Sun Devils are moving up in the recruiting game thanks to one NBA star and a generosity that has yet to be matched. James Harden, a former Sun Devil himself, recently revealed that he made a six-figure donation to Arizona's NIL collective, the Sun Angel Collective.
The Arizona State basketball program has had continuous support from James Harden. The former Sun Devils guard was the No. 3 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft and will likely be in the Hall of Fame.