Bobby Hurley out as Arizona State coach after 11 seasons

Hurley leaves Arizona State with no regrets after Big 12 Tournament loss

Published on Mar. 12, 2026

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Bobby Hurley has stepped down as the head coach of the Arizona State men's basketball team after 11 seasons. Hurley's final game came on Wednesday in the Big 12 Tournament, where his team was eliminated. Despite the disappointing end to his tenure, Hurley says he is leaving Arizona State with his head held high.

Why it matters

Hurley's departure marks the end of an era for the Arizona State basketball program, as he had been the head coach since 2015. His exit comes after a tough season that saw the team struggle and fail to make the NCAA Tournament.

The details

Hurley had been the head coach at Arizona State since 2015, leading the team to the NCAA Tournament in 2018 and 2019. However, the team has struggled in recent years, failing to make the tournament in the last three seasons. Hurley's final game came on Wednesday in the Big 12 Tournament, where his team was eliminated.

  • Hurley has been the head coach at Arizona State since 2015.
  • Hurley's final game as Arizona State's head coach was on Wednesday in the Big 12 Tournament.

The players

Bobby Hurley

The former head coach of the Arizona State men's basketball team, who has stepped down after 11 seasons with the program.

Arizona State

The men's basketball team that Hurley coached for 11 seasons, including leading them to the NCAA Tournament in 2018 and 2019.

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What they’re saying

“Wednesday spelled coach Bobby Hurley's final game after 11 seasons at Arizona State, but he was ready to depart with his head held high.”

— Bobby Hurley, Former Arizona State head coach (Killeen Daily Herald)

The takeaway

Hurley's departure marks the end of an era for Arizona State basketball, as he had been the face of the program for over a decade. While his tenure ended on a down note, Hurley leaves the school with his head held high after guiding the team to NCAA Tournament appearances and establishing the Sun Devils as a competitive program in the Pac-12.