TEMPE -- The 2026-27 Arizona State men's basketball program is now on a new footing after making a coaching change that will define the next era.

The move from Bobby Hurley to Randy Bennett is now roughly seven weeks in the rearview mirror, but health challenges and a slowly developing transfer portal class held up the Arizona native from discussing his newfound role to an extensive degree.

May 7, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils basketball head coach Randy Bennett (center) poses for a photo with athletic director Graham Rossini (left) and school president Dr. Michael Crow during an introductory press conference at the Weatherup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J.…