Colorado’s and Arizona State’s debuts within the Massive 12 didn’t go effectively, and one in every of them will start the convention season with two straight losses.
The Buffaloes fell at residence to No. 3 Iowa State on Monday, and the Solar Devils misplaced at BYU on Tuesday. Now they meet in Tempe, Ariz., on Saturday afternoon.
Arizona State (9-3, 0-1 Massive 12) has performed simply 4 of its first 12 video games at residence, with six coming in a impartial venue to go along with two highway video games. The Solar Devils are led by Joson Sanon (13.5 factors a sport), Basheer Jihad (13.3 factors, 5.4 rebounds), Alston Mason (11.3 factors) and B.J. Freeman (11.3 factors).
Adam Miller (9.7 factors) and Jayden Quaintance (9.3 factors, 8.1 rebounds) spherical out the squad’s prime offensive performers. Freeman put up 11 factors because the lone Solar Satan to complete in double figures through the staff’s 76-56 loss to BYU.
The Solar Devils, who had been within the Pac-10/Pac-12 since 1978-79, notice it is going to be robust to win of their new league.
5 Massive 12 groups are ranked within the Prime 25.
“The Massive 12 is the most effective basketball league within the nation,” Solar Devils coach Bobby Hurley stated.
Colorado (9-3, 0-1) is again within the Massive 12 after 13 years within the Pac-12. The Buffaloes performed the Cyclones robust earlier than falling 79-69, and now they’re set for his or her first true highway sport of the season after enjoying 9 of their 12 contests at residence and three at a impartial website through the Maui Invitational.
Colorado coach Tad Boyle stated his staff must take care of Arizona State’s freshmen — Sanon, Quaintance and Amier Ali.
“They have some actually proficient guys,” he stated. “They will shoot the ball.”
The Buffaloes are led by senior Julian Hammond III, who’s averaging 13.8 factors a sport. Elijah Malone is second at 11.5 factors per sport, and Andrej Jakimovski is scoring 11.2 factors per contest.
–Area Degree Media