Bobby Hurley out at Arizona State, future uncertain

After 11 seasons, the veteran coach's contract will not be extended as the Sun Devils look to move in a new direction.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 8:19pm

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Arizona State is parting ways with head basketball coach Bobby Hurley after 11 seasons. Hurley's contract, which expires in June, will not be extended by the university. The Sun Devils finished the 2022-23 season with a 17-16 record and a 7-12 conference mark. Hurley leaves as the second-winningest coach in program history, taking the team to the NCAA Tournament in 2018, 2019, and 2023, though he never won a tournament game. As for who will replace Hurley, sources indicate UC Santa Barbara assistant Derek Glasser, who has strong ties to ASU alum James Harden, could be a candidate, along with Saint Mary's coach Randy Bennett and Michigan assistant Mike Boynton.

Why it matters

Hurley's departure marks the end of an era for Arizona State basketball. While the program has struggled to achieve consistent success, Hurley's tenure was generally viewed as an improvement over previous coaches. His ability to guide the Sun Devils to the NCAA Tournament on multiple occasions was a notable accomplishment. The search for his successor will be closely watched, as Arizona State looks to build on the progress made under Hurley and become a more competitive force in the Pac-12.

The details

In his 11 seasons at Arizona State, Hurley compiled a 227-187 record, including three NCAA Tournament appearances in 2018, 2019, and 2023. However, the Sun Devils never won a tournament game during his tenure. This season, ASU finished 17-16 overall and 7-12 in conference play, culminating in a 91-42 loss to Iowa State in the Big 12 Tournament. Hurley's contract was set to expire in June, and the university has decided not to extend it, effectively ending his time in Tempe.

  • Hurley's 11-year tenure at Arizona State came to an end on March 11, 2026, following the team's loss in the Big 12 Tournament.
  • Hurley's contract with Arizona State was set to expire in June 2026.

The players

Bobby Hurley

The former head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils, who compiled a 227-187 record over 11 seasons and led the team to three NCAA Tournament appearances.

Graham Rossini

The athletic director at Arizona State University, who will be responsible for hiring Hurley's successor.

Derek Glasser

A UC Santa Barbara assistant coach who is considered a potential candidate for the Arizona State head coaching job, due to his close ties with ASU alum James Harden.

Randy Bennett

The head coach of the Saint Mary's Gaels, who is also speculated to be a candidate for the Arizona State job.

Mike Boynton

A Michigan assistant coach who is also being mentioned as a possible replacement for Hurley at Arizona State.

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What they’re saying

“I love doing what I'm doing. I feel like I'm still in my prime right now, the way we played the last month and teams we've beaten. We are on the very lower tier of NIL in our league, and that's going to equate to certain things, and there will be some limitations that are associated with that. But, again, if there's an opportunity that presents itself, and it doesn't have to be in a power conference or whatever, I'm open to looking at a lot of options.”

— Bobby Hurley (CBS Sports)

What’s next

The Arizona State athletic department will now begin the process of searching for Hurley's replacement, with several potential candidates already emerging as possibilities, including Derek Glasser, Randy Bennett, and Mike Boynton.

The takeaway

Hurley's departure from Arizona State marks the end of an era for the Sun Devils' basketball program. While his tenure had its ups and downs, he was able to guide the team to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances, a notable accomplishment for a program that has historically struggled. The search for his successor will be closely watched, as Arizona State looks to build on the progress made under Hurley and become a more consistent force in the Pac-12 conference.