Randy Bennett voted best hire in Arizona State basketball

Randy Bennett has been named the top coaching hire for Arizona State basketball by nearly 100 men's Division I coaches in a CBS Sports survey. Bennett, who previously led Saint Mary's for 25 seasons, received 32% of the votes, outperforming other notable coaches such as Jerrod Calhoun and Michael Malone. His tenure at Saint Mary's included several NCAA Tournament appearances and ranked finishes in the AP Top 25. The survey highlighted Bennett's skills in program development, emphasizing the significance of his recruitment at ASU, which has struggled in recent years compared to his successful record. ASU has reached the NCAA Tournament only twice in the past seven seasons, while Bennett secured six appearances in a shorter time at Saint Mary's.

• 3:43 AMYahoo Sports — Arizona State basketball's Randy Bennett voted best hire by his peers