Randy Bennett in for a rude awakening with ASU basketball, per media

Arizona State basketball is expected to struggle in Randy Bennett’s first year as head coach.

The Big 12 media says so. In the Monster Energy Big 12 Men’s Basketball Media Preseason Poll, Big 12 media members picked the Sun Devils to rank just 12th out of 16 in the conference for the 2026-27 season.

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This comes after a season where ASU went for a third straight campaign of not making the NCAA Tournament. They have not been past the first round of the NCAA Tournament in any of the previous 12 seasons.

Bennett comes into the fold after leading the Saint Mary’s Gaels to five straight NCAA Tournament appearances. They made it out of the first round of those five NCAA Tournaments three times.

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Arizona State basketball starts new era under Randy Bennett in photos

Emmanuel Innocenti during ASU’s practice at the Weatherup Center in Tempe, Arizona, on June 30, 2026.

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Arizona State basketball starts new era under Randy Bennett in photos

Emmanuel Innocenti during ASU’s practice at the Weatherup Center in Tempe, Arizona, on June 30, 2026.

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Arizona State basketball starts new era under Randy Bennett in photos

Paulius Murauskas dunks during ASU’s practice at the Weatherup Center in Tempe, Arizona, on June 30, 2026.

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Arizona State basketball starts new era under Randy Bennett in photos

Paulius Murauskas (center) during ASU’s practice at the Weatherup Center in Tempe, Arizona, on June 30, 2026.

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Arizona State basketball starts new era under Randy Bennett in photos

Joel Foxwell runs a drill during ASU’s practice at the Weatherup Center in Tempe, Arizona, on June 30, 2026.

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Arizona State basketball starts new era under Randy Bennett in photos

ASU men’s basketball coach Randy Bennett (center) talks with his team during practice at the Weatherup Center in Tempe, Arizona, on June 30, 2026.

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