Arizona State Ends Bobby Hurley's 11-Year Coaching Tenure

The Sun Devils will not renew the contract of their longtime head basketball coach.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 11:36pm

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After 11 seasons as the head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils men's basketball team, Bobby Hurley will not have his contract renewed, the university announced. Hurley's tenure was marked by both highs and lows, with the team making the NCAA Tournament in 2022 but struggling in recent years.

Why it matters

Hurley was a high-profile hire for Arizona State in 2015, bringing his reputation as a successful college player and coach to the program. His departure marks the end of an era and raises questions about the future direction of the Sun Devils' basketball team.

The details

Arizona State decided not to extend Hurley's contract after the team failed to make the NCAA Tournament for the past three seasons. During his 11-year tenure, the Sun Devils made the Big Dance once, in 2022, but have struggled to maintain consistent success.

  • Hurley was hired as Arizona State's head coach in 2015.
  • The Sun Devils made the NCAA Tournament in 2022 under Hurley's leadership.
  • Arizona State announced it will not renew Hurley's contract on March 11, 2026.

The players

Bobby Hurley

The former head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils men's basketball team, who had an 11-year tenure with the program.

Arizona State University

The public research university located in Tempe, Arizona, which is home to the Sun Devils athletic programs.

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What they’re saying

“Bobby Hurley's tenure as Arizona State's coach is over after 11 up-and-down seasons.”

— John Marshall, Author

The takeaway

Hurley's departure marks the end of an era for Arizona State basketball, as the program looks to chart a new course and find a head coach who can restore the team to consistent success and NCAA Tournament appearances.