Arizona State Hosting Coveted Portal Guard on Visit

The Sun Devils are already well-positioned to add a top 10 player in the portal in Paulius Murauskas in the days to come, but they also have their sights focused on finding a new point guard to replace Moe Odum. That point guard just might be former Portland standout Joel Foxwell, who is slated to visit Tempe over the weekend in a display of true interest to play for the Sun Devils.

There are many reasons why Foxwell would be a sufficient option to take over from Odum, and why the addition would be beneficial in a profound way.

Why Adding Foxwell Makes Sense for ASU

This is a trivial connection between the two sides, but Foxwell hails from Australia - some of coach Bennett's most effective guards at Saint Mary's were from the land down under (Patty Mills, Matthew Dellavedova, Joshua Dent), which sets the stage for the freshman to carry on the mantle.

Foxwell's blend of shotmaking, ability to organize an offense, and unrelenting defense plays right into his team-leading 1.5 steals per game. The 6'1" guard is dynamic, yet gritty - explosive as a scorer, yet measured. While his three-point consistency still needs to take shape, he is absolutely a player that Bennett can build around over the next three seasons.

Why Addition Would Benefit ASU Next Season and Beyond

The Foxwell/Murauskas duo would be one that is tantalizing in the Big 12 from day one. It's easy to forecast Foxwell and Murauskas as a dynamic pick-and-roll duo that forces defenses to be on edge on a consistent basis throughout a game. They also have potential as a pick-and-pop duo as well, as Murauksas has flashed ability as a shooter in his own right.

Beyond this season, Foxwell has three years of eligibility remaining - as mentioned above. There is real potential for the Australian native to be the next Tra Holder - a player that sets the foundation for what is to come under the momentum that the installation of a new leader creates.