Stomp The Bus

Randy Bennett has left Saint Mary's to become the next head coach of Arizona State men's basketball. Mark analyzes the news and explains why it is the right move for ASU.

Many names have been brought up for the Arizona State men's basketball head coaching job, including some surprise candidates. Mark shares his thoughts on the ASU coaching search, then congratulates ASU women's basketball on its tournament berth (34:00), and highlights the importance of Clayton Smith returning to ASU football next season.

After 11 years, the Bobby Hurley era has come to an end at Arizona State. Mark takes a look back at Hurley's decade-plus run in Tempe, then (18:05) the show shifts to the coaching search and which coach makes the most sense for ASU.

After Max Iheanachor had an excellent NFL combine, he has a decent chance to go in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. If he joins Jordyn Tyson in the first round, how important would that be for ASU football? On to basketball (32:26), where Bobby Hurley took down the Kansas Jayhawks one more time, and Sun Devil women's hoops earned a statement win to enhance its NCAA Tournament chances.

Arizona State football is one step closer to an indoor practice facility thanks to an eight-figure donation from a previously untapped source. This donation shows how much ASU football's overall brand has grown in the Kenny Dillingham era. Later on (23:00), Mark talks about the end of the season for both basketball programs, a potential replacement for Bobby Hurley, and highlights the early-season success of the Sun Devil baseball team.

After beating #13 Texas Tech on Tuesday, what more is possible for Arizona State men's basketball this season? Things seemed bleak very recently, but a ranked win at least keeps hope alive a bit longer. Later (32:55), Mark shares some thoughts about ASU football.

Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor has played well at the Senior Bowl. Could his performance propel him up in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft? Plus, Mark talks about the recent success of ASU women's basketball and the uninspiring play from ASU men's basketball.

The transfer portal window has come and gone, and Arizona State has left it in good shape. ASU also found out its 2026 Big 12 schedule, and Mark analyzes how this schedule could affect the Sun Devils. The episode closes out with the Willie Bloomquist extension news and basketball talk.

Kenny Dillingham and the Sun Devils have been extremely active in the transfer portal, and their strategy is paying off. ASU has brought in some excellent players, and Mark breaks down the new additions in Tempe.

Kenny Dillingham has officially re-signed at Arizona State, and it signals a positive immediate future for the program. Michigan instead hires Kyle Whittingham from Utah, and his departure could spur a domino effect in the Big 12 that could help ASU. Mark closes out episode 152 by previewing the Sun Devils vs. the Duke Blue Devils in the Sun Bowl.