Joel Foxwell, a 6‑foot‑3 guard from Portland, Oregon, has officially joined the Arizona State Sun Devils ahead of the upcoming season, bringing with him a freshman campaign that already feels like a storybook chapter for college basketball enthusiasts.
During his debut season with the Pilots, Foxwell rewrote the program’s record books, dishing out 221 assists in just 34 games to set a new single‑season mark. His 529 points topped the freshman scoring list, while his 15.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game placed him sixth in the West Coast Conference and 13th nationally in total assists.
A Playmaker Who Can Also Score
What sets Foxwell apart is his dual threat capability. He logged two games with 15 assists each, tying a school record and showcasing a vision that stretches the floor. One of those performances came against No. 6 Gonzaga, where he contributed 27 points, four rebounds and eight assists in a pivotal victory that highlighted his ability to impact the game in multiple ways.
His scoring bursts were equally impressive; a season‑high 35‑point outing at Pepperdine underscored his capacity to take over games when needed. Recognition followed quickly, with Foxwell earning both Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week and WCC Player of the Week honors on February 9, a testament to his consistent excellence.
Now under the tutelage of Arizona State head coach Randy Bennett, Foxwell’s versatility is viewed as a perfect fit for the Sun Devils’ up‑tempo system. Bennett has praised the guard’s high‑level production and adaptability, noting that Foxwell can orchestrate the offense while also providing a reliable scoring option when the team needs it.
The move to Tempe places Foxwell in a new geographic and cultural setting, transitioning from the Pacific Northwest to the desert climate of Arizona. The shift also marks a homecoming for the program, which hopes to leverage his playmaking pedigree to climb the national rankings and contend for conference supremacy.