TEMPE -- The 2026-27 Arizona State Sun Devils men's basketball program will look markedly different compared to the previous team, as only two players are set to return from Bobby Hurley's final squad in Tempe.

Randy Bennett has done a great job of unmistakably shaping the ASU roster to fit his vision both short and long-term - but which players are meant to fit each timeline? Arizona State on SI explores how the timelines are likely to bridge below.

Short-Term Pieces

Jan 31, 2026; Spokane, Washington, USA; Saint Mary's Gaels forward Paulius Murauskas (23) walks off the court after a game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at McCarthey Athletic Center. Gonzaga Bulldogs won 73-65.…