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Arizona State to Part Ways with Head Coach Bobby Hurley
Longtime Sun Devils coach set to depart after 11 seasons following team's failure to reach NCAA tournament
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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Arizona State University is reportedly set to part ways with longtime head basketball coach Bobby Hurley after 11 seasons with the program. Hurley, who has led the Sun Devils to three NCAA tournament appearances but never past the first round, will be let go at the conclusion of this week's Big 12 tournament, where Arizona State faces an early exit.
Why it matters
Hurley's departure marks the end of an era for Arizona State basketball, as the program looks to take a new direction after failing to capitalize on Hurley's early success and build a consistent winner. The move also comes as the Sun Devils struggle to remain competitive in the increasingly tough Big 12 conference.
The details
According to reports, Arizona State will fire Hurley following the team's first-round Big 12 tournament matchup against Baylor this week. The Sun Devils hold a disappointing 16-15 record this season and are well out of contention for an NCAA tournament bid, leading the university to make a change in leadership for the men's basketball program.
- Arizona State will face Baylor in the first round of the Big 12 tournament on Wednesday, March 13, 2026.
- Hurley has served as Arizona State's head coach for the past 11 seasons, since 2015.
The players
Bobby Hurley
The longtime head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils men's basketball team, who is set to depart the program after 11 seasons.
Baylor
The opponent Arizona State will face in the first round of the Big 12 tournament, where the Sun Devils' season is expected to come to an end.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
Hurley's departure marks the end of an era for Arizona State basketball, as the program looks to take a new direction after failing to capitalize on Hurley's early success and build a consistent winner in the increasingly competitive Big 12 conference.
