Arizona State Basketball Has No Answers In Arizona's 45

Arizona State basketball was humiliated by Arizona on Saturday night, losing 45-88 in a game that was never close. The Sun Devils were outplayed in every facet of the game, and they have no answers for Arizona's dominance.

Sun Devils Outmatched

Arizona State was overmatched from the start. The Wildcats jumped out to a 16-0 lead and never looked back. The Sun Devils were unable to keep up with Arizona's athleticism and size, and they were constantly getting beat on the boards.

No Offensive Firepower

Arizona State's offense was anemic against Arizona. The Sun Devils shot just 25% from the field and 18% from three-point range. They also turned the ball over 14 times.

Defensive Woes

Arizona State's defense was equally as bad as their offense. The Wildcats shot 56% from the field and 44% from three-point range. They also had 20 assists on their 32 made baskets.

Ugly Loss

The loss to Arizona was Arizona State's worst loss to their instate rival since a 73-50 loss in 2009. It was also Arizona State's worst loss overall since a 92-55 loss to Kansas in 2018.

No Easy Answers

Arizona State has no easy answers after their humiliating loss to Arizona. The Sun Devils are now 9-14 overall and 2-8 in the Pac-12. They have lost five straight games and are in danger of missing the NCAA Tournament.

Future Outlook

The future of Arizona State basketball is uncertain. The Sun Devils have a lot of talent on their roster, but they need to find a way to put it all together. If they can't, they could be in for another long season.