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Arizona State Coach Bobby Hurley Blasts Team's Defense After Loss to Colorado
Hurley called out his team's poor defensive performance in the loss to the Buffaloes.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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The Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils, and ASU head coach Bobby Hurley did not hold back in his criticism of his team's defensive effort after the game. Hurley said the Sun Devils "stink on defense" and struggled to slow down the Buffaloes' offense, which had four players score in double figures.
Why it matters
For Arizona State, this loss is a setback in their hopes of making the NCAA Tournament. The Sun Devils are now 4-8 in conference play and need to find ways to improve their defense if they want to boost their tournament resume down the stretch.
The details
The Sun Devils allowed Colorado to shoot 50% from the field, whether in man-to-man or zone defense. ASU also struggled to limit the Buffaloes' transition game, giving up 11 fast-break points compared to just 5 for the Sun Devils. Colorado also dominated the paint, outscoring ASU 42-26 inside.
- The game was played on February 7, 2026 in Boulder, Colorado.
- This loss comes shortly after Arizona State's win over Oklahoma State on February 10.
The players
Bobby Hurley
The head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils basketball team.
Bangot Dak
A forward for the Colorado Buffaloes.
Sebastian Rancik
A forward for the Colorado Buffaloes.
What they’re saying
“We stink on defense, Okay? We gave up 50 percent, so whether it was man or zone, I don't know what the ratio was exactly, but 50-50, 60-40, man or zone, we were bad at both. So it was 'pick your poison'”
— Bobby Hurley, Head Coach, Arizona State Sun Devils
What’s next
Arizona State faces a difficult upcoming schedule, hosting Texas Tech on February 17 before traveling to Baylor on February 21. The Sun Devils need to find ways to improve their defense if they want to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive.
The takeaway
This loss highlights the defensive struggles that have plagued Arizona State this season. If the Sun Devils want to make a late push for the NCAA Tournament, they will need to find ways to generate more stops and better contain opposing offenses.
