![]() ![]() Only 17% of their opponent’s shots came in transition.Īs such, that leaves their opponents with long, grueling possessions that end in jumpers. Last season, only 23% of SDSU’s opponents’ field goals came at the rim, which was the lowest rate in Division-I. He’s been able to replace everyone else before, and it’s mostly because of the Aztecs’ defensive prowess.ĭutcher’s defense does two things particularly well.įirst, the Aztecs prevent shots at the rim. The Aztecs will try and reload again this season, as Brian Dutcher will replace three starters. After winning the Mountain West last season, they’ve now made the NCAA tournament nine times in the last 12 years. There aren’t many NCAA basketball programs as consistent as San Diego State. So far, the Sun Devils are 266th in 3-point shooting defense (36.8%) and are allowing 1.1 points per possession in spot-up situations (11th percentile). The perimeter defense needs to be better. ![]() His 3.7:2.3 assist-to-turnover ratio is concerning as well.įorward guard Kimani Lawrence has kept the team afloat, scoring over 16 points per game on 1.064 points per possession (74th percentile). ![]() Jackson was a high-volume MAC scorer who has been brutal in his first stretch for the Sun Devils, averaging only seven points per game on 33%/30% shooting splits. Hurly brought in Toledo transfer Jackson to try and replace Martin at the point. As mentioned, ASU lost to UC Riverside, but they’ve failed to cover in their other two wins over Portland and North Florida. This season, Hurley lost three starters, including star point guard Remy Martin, and more than 60% of their total minutes. The team fell way short of expectations last season, winning just 11 conference games and 17 games overall. ![]() I’m genuinely worried about this Sun Devil squad. Things are bad in Tempe, and Marreon Jackson needs to get it together.īut can the Sun Devils get out of their way enough to cover 8.5 points against the Aztecs? It will be the first time they’re underdogs this season, so perhaps that’ll lead to a different style of play. They’re now 0-3 against the spread (ATS) and recently lost a game against UC Riverside. Meanwhile, the Sun Devils look horrendous in the early season. However, that loss doesn’t look so bad following the Cougars’ domination of Oregon. SDSU lost a tough game to BYU last Friday. battle, Bobby Hurley will lead his Arizona State Sun Devils to San Diego to battle the SDSU Aztecs. ![]()
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