Arizona State Basketball 2022-23

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I didn't expect this to be an NCAA team when the season started. So getting in the tournament is good.

Should be a good game against Nevada. Going on a run to the Sweet 16 would, just like that, make it one of ASUs greatest seasons.
 

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I didn't expect this to be an NCAA team when the season started. So getting in the tournament is good.

Should be a good game against Nevada. Going on a run to the Sweet 16 would, just like that, make it one of ASUs greatest seasons.
Based on how this team plays, I feel like a sweet 16 run is unlikely. I just don’t trust their shooting or shot selection.

Win the play in game and the first rounder is still just as successful
 

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Based on how this team plays, I feel like a sweet 16 run is unlikely. I just don’t trust their shooting or shot selection.

Win the play in game and the first rounder is still just as successful

I really didn't expect them to get in.

I think they should beat Nevada. Then they get TCU. Anything is possible, but odds are against us there.
 

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Based on how this team plays, I feel like a sweet 16 run is unlikely. I just don’t trust their shooting or shot selection.

Win the play in game and the first rounder is still just as successful
My scenario was the wildest we could possibly hope for. I wouldn't bet on this team to beat Nevada. But I think they can win that game.
 

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I really didn't expect them to get in.

I think they should beat Nevada. Then they get TCU. Anything is possible, but odds are against us there.
Lack of depth and inconsistent shooting will be the quick demise of the Devils...sadly. If they do somehow get past Nevada (I don't think they "should" beat Nevada, or any other tournament team), TCU will take them down...
Nonetheless, it's amazing and FUN for this team to be dancin!
 

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Lack of depth and inconsistent shooting will be the quick demise of the Devils...sadly. If they do somehow get past Nevada (I don't think they "should" beat Nevada, or any other tournament team), TCU will take them down...
Nonetheless, it's amazing and FUN for this team to be dancin!


I understand all that about ASU, but they have been playing a much tougher schedule than Nevada. And pulled off some big wins along the way. Just looking at Nevada's resume, I think it is fair to say that ASU "should" win this one.

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I understand all that about ASU, but they have been playing a much tougher schedule than Nevada. And pulled off some big wins along the way. Just looking at Nevada's resume, I think it is fair to say that ASU "should" win this one.

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Still don't get the "should?" ASU's net rating is 66 and their Quad 1 record was 5-6... What about that suggests they "should" beat Nevada?
 

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Still don't get the "should?" ASU's net rating is 66 and their Quad 1 record was 5-6... What about that suggests they "should" beat Nevada?
Yeah, that's why I said I wouldn't bet on ASU. We depend heavily on 3s and are either hot or stone cold. How well we shoot from 3 will decide whether we have a chance to win or not. We don't make those points up in the paint or on fast breaks very well when we are cold.
 

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Still don't get the "should?" ASU's net rating is 66 and their Quad 1 record was 5-6... What about that suggests they "should" beat Nevada?

Ya, no idea what all the analytics mean. I probably shouldn't have posted Karman's tweet, was just trying to share information.

But Nevada finished 4th in the Mountain West, which seems to be an inferior conference. Their "big" wins were against San Diego State and New Mexico. The only PAC12 team I see on their schedule is their loss to Oregon, who we split with. So I think we had a tougher schedule. I looked it up and our schedule ranked #51 toughest and theirs was #74. ASU is a slight favorite, I think 1.5 points. So yes, in my humble opinion, ASU should win. Of course, they have been very inconsistent this year and I would not be shocked if they don't advance.
 

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Will Nunez be back in action this week? I think he is in concussion protocol, no clue what the rules are on that...

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Ridiculous timing for a hit piece by the local "news." SMH.

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I had never heard of Tru TV, so I had to look it up. It's on channel 246 on DirecTV if that helps anyone.
 
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ASU off to a good start leading 13-3. Nevada scored on a moving screen.
 

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Who's idea was it to put these games on TruTV??? Looks like I'm going to have to abuse their website for their free "previews"
 
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