Arizona State University Moves On from Head Coach Bobby Hurley
Arizona State University has decided to move on from its head men’s basketball coach, Bobby Hurley, as confirmed by athletics director Graham Rossini on March 11. Hurley has had a significant impact on the university’s basketball program over his 11-year tenure, which included numerous highlights and notable contributions, as Rossini acknowledged in a public statement.
“We appreciate the years that Coach Hurley, along with his family, has dedicated to ASU. Although we will not be renewing his contract, we wish him all the best in his future endeavors,” Rossini remarked.
Reports indicate that Hurley will remain on administrative leave until his contract expires in June, ending a period where he cemented himself as the second-most successful coach in ASU basketball history with a record of 185 wins and 167 losses.
Disappointing Season Conclusion
The announcement followed a disappointing conclusion to the season for the Sun Devils, who were ousted from the Big 12 tournament after a staggering 91-42 defeat against the seventh-ranked Iowa State. The season began with a hopeful outlook, highlighted by a runner-up finish at the Maui Invitational, and a closely fought match against Gonzaga, but the team struggled to maintain their early momentum.
Notably, January saw a mix of results; while they secured critical victories over Kansas State and Cincinnati, they also suffered heavy losses to Houston, West Virginia, and their rivals at Arizona.
Ultimately, ASU wrapped up the year with a 17-15 performance, finishing in the last position for the Big 12 tournament. In a reflective moment following the tournament defeat, Hurley expressed his commitment to the team:
“I don’t have any regrets. I laid it out on the line the best I could every night.”
This report was initially published by USA TODAY, detailing the changes in ASU’s basketball leadership.
