Arizona State University’s men’s basketball team is set to travel to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where it will meet the Sooners at the BOK Center on Dec. 5, marking the second straight year the two programs have squared off in a nonconference setting.
The Sun Devils and the Sooners previously collided at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix a season ago, with ASU pulling away to an 86‑70 victory that set the tone for a competitive series.
Both squads finished the prior campaign with near‑identical ledgers — ASU at 17‑16 and Oklahoma at 21‑16 — underscoring the parity that has defined their recent meetings.
Oklahoma’s run to the College Basketball Crown final added a layer of intrigue, though the Sooners fell 89‑82 to West Virginia in the championship game, leaving the team with a promising, if unfinished, postseason.
The Sun Devils will next be seen in the Acrisure Series in Palm Springs from Nov. 21‑26, a neutral‑site showcase where they have posted a 9‑2 record over the past two seasons, a statistic that bodes well for their upcoming schedule.
A New Chapter for the Sun Devils
Under new head coach Randy Bennett, Arizona State is shaping its roster and strategy as it finalizes the remainder of its nonconference slate, aiming to translate early‑season experiments into consistent performance.
Bennett, who previously guided programs at Saint Mary’s and others, brings a reputation for disciplined play and player development, and his arrival signals a shift in philosophy as the team looks to build on its recent neutral‑site successes.
Fans can expect a blend of veteran leadership and fresh tactics as the Sun Devils prepare to test themselves against an Oklahoma squad that remains hungry for its first neutral‑site triumph in years.