Hurley Leads Arizona State to Upset Victory in Potential Final Home Game

Longtime Sun Devils coach Bobby Hurley goes out on a high note with a win over No. 14 Kansas.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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In what could be his final home game as head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils, Bobby Hurley led his team to a 70-60 upset victory over the 14th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks. Hurley, known for his fiery sideline demeanor, calmly guided his squad through a back-and-forth battle, as the Sun Devils built a 20-point lead, surrendered it, then regained control to secure the win. The victory was the second over Kansas in consecutive seasons for Hurley's program, cementing his legacy as a coach who could pull off big upsets despite facing long odds.

Why it matters

Hurley's potential departure from Arizona State comes after 11 seasons at the helm, during which he led the Sun Devils to three NCAA Tournament appearances. This upset win over a highly ranked Kansas team could be a fitting end to his tenure, as Hurley has always been known as an underdog who could rally his teams to pull off surprising victories against more talented opponents.

The details

The Sun Devils came out with energy and intensity, smothering the Jayhawks on defense and building a 20-point lead. Kansas stormed back, pulling within four points, then two, but Arizona State refused to fold, pushing back to secure the win. Hurley, known for his fiery sideline demeanor, remained calm throughout, shaking hands with the Kansas coaches and players after the game in what may have been his final home contest.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
  • Hurley has been the head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils for 12 years.

The players

Bobby Hurley

The head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils, known for his competitive spirit and ability to lead underdog teams to big wins. Hurley was a standout point guard at Duke, winning two national championships, and is the NCAA's career assists leader.

Moe Odum

The Arizona State guard who scored 23 points in the upset win over Kansas, praising Hurley as "the greatest coach that's ever coached me" and saying he would "go to war with him anytime."

Bill Self

The head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks, who was ejected from the game for arguing an offensive call on his star freshman Darryn Peterson.

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What they’re saying

“These kids care about the game, they want to play the right way, and a lot of them are underdogs, like I always was. And that's why I could relate to them.”

— Bobby Hurley, Head Coach, Arizona State Sun Devils (wbal.com)

“He is the greatest coach that's ever coached me. I'd go to war with him anytime. I don't care what anybody says.”

— Moe Odum, Guard, Arizona State Sun Devils (wbal.com)

What’s next

If Tuesday night was Hurley's final home game as Arizona State's head coach, his future remains uncertain. The Sun Devils fell short of an NCAA Tournament berth this season, leaving Hurley's job status in question as he enters the final year of his contract.

The takeaway

Hurley's potential departure from Arizona State would mark the end of an era for a coach who has always been an underdog, but one who could rally his teams to pull off surprising upsets against more talented opponents. This victory over Kansas serves as a fitting capstone to Hurley's tenure, showcasing the competitive spirit and relentless determination that have defined his coaching career.