Stomp The Bus

Randy Bennett shows confidence with opening press conference and ASU football donation

New Arizona State head men's basketball coach Randy Bennett finally had his opening press conference on Thursday, and Mark breaks down some of the main topics from his availability. Later in the episode (42:34), Mark talks about the importance of Brian Swette's donation to ASU football, and closes the episode (55:28) with some Sun Devil baseball talk.

Arizona State NFL Draft recap, basketball roster settled, and baseball heats up

Four Sun Devils were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, headlined by Jordyn Tyson and Max Iheanachor in the first round. It was a solid showing by ASU and each player wound up in a pretty good situation. Later, Mark goes over the ASU men's basketball transfer portal class (23:43), then checks in on ASU baseball (39:45).

Paulius Murauskas is a Sun Devil plus ASU football and baseball thoughts

Randy Bennett made his first transfer portal splash with the addition of forward Paulius Murauskas (8:18). The former Saint Mary's star is a headliner that the Sun Devils needed, and he should be the star player for ASU next season. The 2026 NFL Draft is almost here as well, and Mark previews where Jordyn Tyson, Max Iheanachor, and the other ASU players could be selected (22:06). Episode 163 concludes with spring football observations and a check-in on ASU baseball. *Episode recorded before the news of Dillan Shaw transferring to ASU came out*

Arizona State men's basketball happenings and Spring Football news

Arizona State men's basketball is making moves in the transfer portal and to its coaching staff despite Randy Bennett still dealing with a medical incident. Who else will ASU bring to the program? Additionally, ASU baseball (28:45) continues playing well and ASU football (35:18) is humming along in spring ball.

Randy Bennett named the next head coach of Arizona State men's basketball

Randy Bennett has left Saint Mary's to become the next head coach of Arizona State men's basketball. Mark analyzes the news and explains why it is the right move for ASU.

ASU coaching search thoughts and Sun Devil women's hoops prepares for NCAA Tournament

Many names have been brought up for the Arizona State men's basketball head coaching job, including some surprise candidates. Mark shares his thoughts on the ASU coaching search, then congratulates ASU women's basketball on its tournament berth (34:00), and highlights the importance of Clayton Smith returning to ASU football next season.

Bobby Hurley is out at Arizona State and coaching candidates

After 11 years, the Bobby Hurley era has come to an end at Arizona State. Mark takes a look back at Hurley's decade-plus run in Tempe, then (18:05) the show shifts to the coaching search and which coach makes the most sense for ASU.

Could Arizona State have two players picked in the first round of the NFL Draft?

After Max Iheanachor had an excellent NFL combine, he has a decent chance to go in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. If he joins Jordyn Tyson in the first round, how important would that be for ASU football? On to basketball (32:26), where Bobby Hurley took down the Kansas Jayhawks one more time, and Sun Devil women's hoops earned a statement win to enhance its NCAA Tournament chances.

Arizona State football gets massive facilities donation, basketball struggles, and baseball's soaring start

Arizona State football is one step closer to an indoor practice facility thanks to an eight-figure donation from a previously untapped source. This donation shows how much ASU football's overall brand has grown in the Kenny Dillingham era. Later on (23:00), Mark talks about the end of the season for both basketball programs, a potential replacement for Bobby Hurley, and highlights the early-season success of the Sun Devil baseball team.

Can ASU men's basketball become a bubble team?

After beating #13 Texas Tech on Tuesday, what more is possible for Arizona State men's basketball this season? Things seemed bleak very recently, but a ranked win at least keeps hope alive a bit longer. Later (32:55), Mark shares some thoughts about ASU football.