ASU's Bobby Hurley prepares for potential final home game

The Sun Devils head coach reflects on his tenure as his contract nears expiration.

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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Arizona State men's basketball coach Bobby Hurley acknowledged the possibility that Tuesday night's game against Kansas could be his final home game at Desert Financial Arena. Hurley, who is in the final year of his contract, has led the Sun Devils for 11 seasons, compiling a 183-165 record and three NCAA Tournament appearances, though he has yet to advance past the first round. While Hurley remains focused on his current team, he expressed pride in how his players have performed this season despite low expectations.

Why it matters

Hurley's future at ASU is uncertain, as the university has not yet decided whether to renew his contract. His potential departure would mark the end of an era for the Sun Devils' basketball program, which has seen modest success under his leadership but has yet to reach the heights many had hoped for.

The details

With ASU sitting at 15-14 on the season and facing a tough remaining schedule, the Sun Devils would likely need to win the Big 12 Tournament to earn an NCAA Tournament bid this year. Hurley, who is second in program history with 183 wins, has led ASU to three NCAA Tournament appearances but has never advanced past the first round. While the university has not made a decision on Hurley's future, athletic director Graham Rossini said last month that he wants to see how the rest of the season plays out before making a decision.

  • Tuesday night's game against Kansas could be Hurley's final home game at ASU.
  • Hurley is in the final year of his contract with the university.

The players

Bobby Hurley

The head coach of the Arizona State men's basketball team, who has led the program for 11 seasons and is the second-winningest coach in school history.

Graham Rossini

The athletic director at Arizona State University, who said last month that he wants to see how the rest of the season plays out before making a decision on Hurley's future.

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What they’re saying

“I've done this to try to help young men. I've had a great career and basketball has been so good to me and my family. It's been special here.”

— Bobby Hurley, Head Coach, Arizona State Men's Basketball (arizonasports.com)

“We didn't want to do it. He's left a tremendous mark on this program, and so we're not ready to make a decision either way. We want to see how the season plays out.”

— Graham Rossini, Athletic Director, Arizona State University (arizonasports.com)

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