Arizona State basketball picked 12th in Big 12 preseason poll

Arizona State basketball is projected to finish 12th out of 16 teams in the Monster Energy Big 12 Men’s Basketball Media Preseason Poll for the 2026-27 season. This comes following three consecutive seasons without qualifying for the NCAA Tournament. New head coach Randy Bennett, who previously led Saint Mary's to five NCAA Tournament appearances, faces significant challenges. Arizona, ranked first in the poll, won last season's Big 12 regular season and tournament championships. Additionally, eight of the 16 teams in the Big 12 made the NCAA Tournament last season, indicating a competitive environment for ASU.

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