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ASU congratulates former Sun Devil on NBA First Team All-Defense honors

Originally posted on Burn City Sports | By Reyna Stanley | Last updated May 26, 2025 8:23 AM ET

TEMPE — Arizona State (ASU ) men’s basketball is celebrating one of its own this week as former Sun Devil Luguentz Dort has earned NBA’s First Team All-Defense honors for the 2025 season.

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Congratulations to Lu Dort on earning @NBA First Team All-Defense honors #SunDevilForLife /// @TheSunDevils pic.twitter.com/6mVz3Xpmke

— Sun Devil MBB (@SunDevilHoops) May 26, 2025

Dort, now a defensive anchor for the Oklahoma City Thunder, earned the prestigious recognition for the first time in his career, cementing his reputation as a premier defender in the league. The Sun Devil program applauded the accomplishment on social media.

Dort played one season at ASU in 2018-19 before going undrafted into the NBA. Known for his physical defense and fearless mindset, he ended up signing with the Thunder as a free agent.

Now in his fifth NBA season, Dort has become a key part of Oklahoma City’s resurgence in the Western Conference, often tasked with guarding the opposing team’s best scorer. His first-team nod places him among elite company and highlights his growth from a gritty college defender into one of the NBA’s most respected stoppers.

This article first appeared on Burn City Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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