Sun Devil Men's Hoops Finalizes Non-Conference Schedule
By: Connor Smith
Tempe - Sun Devil Men's Basketball officially revealed the non-conference portion of their schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 season.
Head Coach Bobby Hurley and his staff have once again constructed an extremely challenging slate that sees Arizona State hosting winning programs and taking on strong competition away from home. The 11-game schedule features seven contests away from home and four at Desert Financial Arena in addition to a highly-anticipated Exhibition matchup with Duke prior to the season on Oct. 27. Times and television broadcast details will be revealed at a later date. Here is a full breakdown of the 2024 Sun Devil Men's Basketball non-conference games.
2024-25 Arizona State Men's Basketball Schedule
Oct. 27 - at Duke (Brotherhood Run Exhibition; Cameron Indoor Stadium)*
Nov. 5 - vs. Idaho State (Home/Regular Season Opener; Desert Financial Arena)
Nov. 8 - Santa Clara (Lee's Family Forum; Las Vegas, NV)
Nov. 10 - at Gonzaga (McCarthey Athletic Center, Spokane, WA)
Nov. 14 - Grand Canyon (Hall of Fame Series; Footprint Center in Phoenix)
Nov. 17 - vs. St. Thomas (Desert Financial Arena)
Nov. 20 - vs. Cal Poly (Desert Financial Arena)
Nov. 28 - New Mexico (Acrisure Classic; Palm Springs, CA)
Nov. 29 - St. Mary's or USC (Acrisure Classic; Palm Springs, CA)
Dec. 3 - vs. San Diego (Desert Financial Arena)
Dec. 14 - Florida (Holiday Hoopsgiving; Atlanta, GA)
Dec. 21 - UMass (Basketball Hall of Fame Classic; Springfield, MA)
*Exhibition contest
October 27 - At Duke (Brotherhood Run Exhibition; Cameron Indoor Stadium)
Sun Devil Men's Basketball will experience one of college basketball's most iconic atmospheres when ASU travels to Durham to take on Duke in an exhibition game prior to the start of the 2024-25 season. Arizona State Head Coach Bobby Hurley will make his return to Cameron Indoor Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 27, as the Sun Devils will take on the Blue Devils in the 'Brotherhood Run' charity exhibition game. The game is scheduled to tip-off at 3:30 PM and will represent a reunion of Duke Men's Basketball national champions with Bobby Hurley and Jon Scheyer leading their respective squads. All proceeds from the event will benefit Duke Children's Hospital.
Exclusive packages are now available offering unique experiences when Arizona State travels to Duke on October 27. The Sun Angel Collective has partnered with Position Sports to offer a one-of-a-kind opportunity for both Arizona State and Duke fans. Be a part of the highly-anticipated "Hurley Homecoming" and support the Sun Devil Men's Basketball program by purchasing a package.
Packages available now
"It's a chance for the team to be tested, but more importantly it's a chance for us to showcase the good things happening at ASU and with our basketball program," Athletic Director Graham Rossini commented. "We're very thankful for Duke for opening up this opportunity for us. It's going to be a great moment for Duke basketball fans, for Sun Devil basketball fans, and for our program to really understand how we stack up against one of the best programs in America. What an incredible net it'll cast on ASU and the work that's happening here as a result."
November 5 - Vs Idaho State (Home/Season Opener; Desert Financial Arena)
Arizona State will open their home schedule and regular season on Nov. 8 by taking on Idaho State. This will be the first opportunity for Sun Devil fans to check out their team at Desert Financial Arena. The two sides have matched up five times since 1957, with ASU holding a 4-1 advantage in the series. It is the first meeting between the two programs since the 2017 season, when Hurley led Arizona State to a 94-74 victory.
November 8 - Santa Clara (Lee's Family Forum; Las Vegas, NV)
A neutral site matchup with plenty of intrigue as the Sun Devils take on one of the nation's best mid majors, Santa Clara, in their first test away from home. Santa Clara is led by former ASU Head Coach Herb Sendek, who will take on his former team for the first time. The contest will take place in Las Vegas, a location familiar to the Sun Devils. The program has had several significant wins under Bobby Hurley in Las Vegas. This is the first meeting between the two sides since 2004, with Arizona State holding a 5-2 advantage in the series.
2023 Pac-12 Tournament (T-Mobile Arena)
ASU 63, Oregon State 57 - March 8
ASU 77, USC 72 - March 9
2022 Jack Jones Hoopfest (Michelob Ultra Arena)
ASU 73, Creighton 71 - Dec. 12
2018 MGM Resorts Main Event (T-Mobile Arena)
ASU 87, Utah State 82 - Nov. 21
ASU 72, #15 Mississippi State 67 - Nov. 20
2017 Continental Tire Invitational (Orleans Arena)
ASU 102, #15 Xavier 86 - Nov. 24
ASU 92, Kansas State 90 - Nov. 23
November 10 - At Gonzaga (McCarthey Athletic Center; Spokane, WA)
Sun Devil Men's Basketball agreed to a home-and-home series with Gonzaga set to begin in the 2024 season. Arizona State will head to Spokane to take on the Bulldogs on Nov. 10 this season, with Gonzaga making the return trip to Tempe in 2025.
"We are thrilled to announce a home-and-home series with Gonzaga," Coach Hurley remarked. "McCarthey Athletic Center and 'The Kennel' provide one of the premier atmospheres in college basketball. It will present a fantastic road environment for our team early in the season. It was also important for us to secure a home game with a marquee opponent in 2025 for our amazing fan base."
The matchup in Spokane in 2024 will be the first meeting between the two schools. Gonzaga has emerged as one of the nation's most consistent programs, reaching the Sweet 16 in each of the last nine seasons. Television details and game time information will be released in the near future.
November 14 - Grand Canyon (Hall of Fame Series; Footprint Center)
A Valley basketball battle will take place at the Footprint Center, home of the Phoenix Suns, as part of the Hall of Fame Series. This is the second straight year that the Maroon and Gold will compete at the Footprint Center.
"We are excited for the opportunity to play GCU at the Footprint Center," Coach Hurley remarked. "It will be an outstanding matchup for basketball fans in the Valley. I've got a ton of respect for the program that GCU has built. We are always looking to challenge ourselves with these type of games in the non-conference to get ready for conference play."
It is the fourth all-time matchup between the two schools, two of which have come since GCU made the jump to the Division I level. Arizona State owns a 3-0 advantage in the series, including sweeping a home-and-home set in 2020-21.
November 17 - Vs. St. Thomas (Desert Financial Arena)
The Sun Devils will remain in the Valley when they return to Desert Financial Arena for the second time to face St. Thomas. This will be the first meeting between the two sides, as St. Thomas joined the Division I ranks prior to the 2021-22 season. The Tommies won 20 games a year ago as members of the Summit League.
November 20 - VS. Cal Poly (Desert Financial Arena)
A rare non-conference homestand gives Sun Devil fans an opportunity to see their Men's Basketball team in action in consecutive games. Arizona State will host Cal Poly in what will be the eighth meeting between the two programs. The Sun Devils hold a 6-1 advantage in the series, including a 96-74 home win in Bobby Hurley's second season in Tempe.
November 28 - New Mexico (Acrisure Classic; Palm Springs, CA)
November 29 - USC or St. Mary's (Acrisure Classic; Palm Springs, CA)
Sun Devil Men's Basketball will participate in the second annual Acrisure Classic during Thanksgiving week in Palm Springs. The Acrisure Classic is a part of the Acrisure Series - the country's largest MTE (multi-team event) series - which will be held at the new 11,000-seat Acrisure Arena. The event will feature four prominent programs in the west, as Arizona State will take on New Mexico at 9:30 PM MST on Thursday, Nov. 28 following a matchup between USC and St. Mary's at 7 PM MST earlier in the evening.
"This event will be a fantastic test for our team," Head Coach Bobby Hurley remarked. "We can't wait to play in an exciting environment with these great programs."
On Thanksgiving Day, Arizona State and New Mexico will meet for the 86th time, with this representing the first matchup since 2012. The Sun Devils and Lobos make up one semifinal being played on Thursday, Nov. 28th. The other part of the bracket features USC and St. Mary's in part two of the semifinals. The winner of Thursday's games will meet in the Acrisure Classic Championship Game on Friday, Nov. 29 at 9:30 PM MST. All four teams are guaranteed two games in Palm Springs, with the loser of Thursday's contests competing at 7 PM on Friday, Nov. 29 in the Acrisure Classic third place game.
Acrisure Classic Schedule
Thursday, November 28th (MST)
USC vs Saint Mary's 7:00 pm
New Mexico vs Arizona State 9:30 pm
Friday, November 29th (MST)
Third Place Game – 7:00 pm
Championship Game – 9:30 pm
December 3 - Vs. San Diego (Desert Financial Arena)
The final home game of the non-conference slate features a rematch from last year, as San Diego returns the trip to Tempe. This will be the third consecutive year that the Sun Devils and Torreros have faced off, with the two sides splitting the previous two matchups. ASU holds a 3-1 lead in the all-time series, including a 3-0 record at home. In the 2022 meeting at Desert Financial Arena, the Maroon & Gold cruised to a 91-67 victory.
December 14 - Florida (Holiday Hoopsgiving; Atlanta, GA)
For the first time since 1984, Arizona State and Florida will meet on the hardwood as part of the Holiday Hoopsgiving event. It will take place at State Farm Arena, the home of the Atlanta Hawks. This will be the second active NBA arena that will feature a Sun Devil Men's Basketball game in 2024-25. ASU is looking for their first win in what will be their third matchup with the Gators, who are coached by Phoenix native Todd Golden.
December 21 - UMASS (Basketball Hall of Fame Classic; Springfield, MA)
Sun Devil Men's Basketball will participate in the Hall of Fame Classic on Dec. 21 when they take on UMass in Springfield. The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the field of teams for the 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Classic, highlighted by Arizona State University. The Basketball Hall of Fame Classic will take place on Saturday, December 21 at the MassMutual Center. Details surrounding the game time and broadcast information will be announced at a later date.
"Arizona State is honored to play in the 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Classic," Sun Devil Men's Basketball Head Coach Bobby Hurley remarked. "We are excited to be featured in one of the premiere events in college basketball. Our staff is always looking for ways to challenge our team in the non-conference and competing in this tournament is a perfect way to do that. This trip will not only be a tremendous opportunity to educate our players about the history of the game, it will also present a chance for us to bond and become closer as a unit. We thank the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for the invitation."
The 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Classic will feature four teams that will take part in a doubleheader on Saturday, Dec. 21. Arizona State will face UMass and will also be joined by Rhode Island and Temple at the event.
Get Tickets
Sun Devil Men's Basketball season tickets are now available for the 2024–25 season and can be purchased at the following link. If you are interested in joining the season-ticket holder family next season, please call or text 480-727-0000 or email seasontickets@asu.edu to speak to a Sun Devil ticket sales representative.
Season Ticket Benefits
Sun Devil season-ticket holders receive the most benefits:
- Best ticket prices
- Personal service representative
- Same seat for all home games
- Option to purchase season parking
- Priority on postseason tickets
- Ability to manage and renew your tickets online
- Access to exclusive season-ticket holder events and behind-the-scenes tours
Season Ticket Renewals
Season ticket renewals for the 2024 season are now available and can be completed at the following link. If you are a current season-ticket holder and have questions, please call or text our VIP service line at 480-727-0000 to speak to your Sun Devil service representative.
Renewal FAQS | Pricing map
Mini Plans
Sun Devil Men's Basketball mini plans will be available fall 2024. If you are interested in mini plans or joining the season-ticket holder family next season, please call or text 480-727-0000 to speak to a Sun Devil ticket sales representative.
Group Tickets
Group ticket packages for the 2024–25 season will be available in fall 2024. Packages start at only 15 tickets. If you are interested in learning more about group tickets and experience options, please call or text 480-727-0000 or email grouptickets@asu.edu to contact a Sun Devil ticket sales representative.
Premium Seating
Desert Financial Arena premium seating, which includes floor seats and court level seating provides amenities unlike any other designed to enhance your game day experience. Premium seating is a great way to entertain family and friends, and business associates while experiencing Sun Devil Basketball. For more information on premium seating, to join the waitlist, or if you would like to tour the premium seating areas of Desert Financial Arena, please call or text: Joe Jerde at 480-727-0000 or via email at Joseph.Jerde@asu.edu.
Single-Game Tickets
Single game tickets for the 2024–25 season will be available one month prior to the first game. For more information or questions, please call or text 480-727-0000 to speak with a Sun Devil ticket sales representative.
Sun Devils on Social
For exclusive content, the latest updates, and more information on the Sun Devil Men's Basketball program, follow our X/Instagram accounts (@SunDevilHoops), like our Facebook page (facebook.com/SunDevilHoops/), and visit our website (thesundevils.com). Follow Coach Hurley on X (@BobbyHurley11) and Instagram (@coachbobbyhurley).