The Arizona State men’s basketball team has found its next coach: Randy Bennett, an Arizona native who built Saint Mary’s into a small-school power.
How was his hire received?
Check out some of the instant reactions to the news of Bennett’s hire at Arizona State, with some calling the move a “home run” for the Sun Devils, who are trying to elevate the basketball program in the difficult Big 12 Conference.
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Did Arizona State make the right choice at head coach?
See how social media responded to the reports of Bennett’s move to Tempe.
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Randy Bennett hire reaction for Arizona State basketball
What’s your reaction to ASU’s hire of Randy Bennett as head coach?
St. Mary’s Gaels head coach Randy Bennett cuts down the net after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, California, on Feb. 28, 2026.
Reach Jeremy Cluff at jeremy.cluff@arizonarepublic.com. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter @Jeremy_Cluff.
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