The Sun Devils will open their nonconference slate in Tulsa on Dec. 5, facing the Oklahoma Sooners at the BOK Center. It marks the second straight year the two programs have met outside their regular conferences.
A Renewed Nonconference Rivalry
A year ago the teams collided at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, where Arizona State secured an 86‑70 victory. Both squads entered that game with comparable records — ASU at 17‑16 and Oklahoma at 21‑16 — and the Sooners later contested the College Basketball Crown final, falling to West Virginia.
Beyond that single matchup, Arizona State has built a strong reputation in neutral‑site contests, posting a 9‑2 record over the past two seasons in such environments.
A New Era Under Randy Bennett
Randy Bennett, the program’s new head coach, brings a fresh philosophy to the desert. His leadership coincides with the team’s participation in the upcoming Acrisure Series in Palm Springs, where the lineup of opponents will be announced shortly.
While the full nonconference slate remains a work in progress, the Sun Devils are finalizing arrangements that could include additional road tests before conference play begins.