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Herb Sendek news and notes for Arizona State Sun Devil sports fans.

Retrospective: Where Does Jeff Pendergraph Rank Among ASU Hoopsters?

With Jeff Pendergraph’s final home game upon us, we look back at a tumultuous career and wonder where he fits among the greatest Sun Devils of the last two decades.

ASU Sun Devil Jeff Pendergraph

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Historic Opportunity Slips through Sun Devils’ Grasp

The Sun Devils’ first Pac-10 championship was there for the taking, but a 73-70 overtime loss to Washington likely put an end to that dream. What do the standings look like now and where does ASU fit into the NCAA Tournament picture?

ASU Sun Devil James Harden hides his face.

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Video: Unlike Dennis Erickon and Herb Sendek, Jim Calhoun has Mouths to Feed Dammit

As you probably know, Michael Crow has imposed mandatory unpaid furloughs for all ASU employees to help the university make budget.

The furloughs extend to the athletic department. For example, will lose $20,800 of his $450,000 annual salary and will lose $13,600 of his $292,000 annual salary during 12-day furloughs.

To our knowledge, neither has made a peep publicly, choosing instead to pitch in and do their part to help see the university through this mess.

And then you’ve got UConn coach Jim Calhoun. Enjoy the video.

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Assessing the Rivalry: Is ASU Now Arizona’s Best Hoops Program?

The Sun Devils’ fourth straight win over the Wildcats got us thinking. Has ASU officially passed UA as the state’s dominant college basketball program? Or is the jury still out?

Wildcats Billboard

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Herb Sendek’s Act of Desperation: “It was Either Derek Glasser or Nothing”

Sun Devil point guard didn’t have a scholarship lined up when ASU coach got desperate in the summer of 2006 and picked up the phone. So, how’s that whole thing worked out?

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Where are the Fans? National Media Call Out Sun Devil Faithful

The Sun Devil basketball team includes two first-round NBA picks and is ranked in the Top 20. So why are fans staying away from ? Is it the recession, fan apathy or is this team just too boring?

Empty seats at ASU's Wells Fargo Arena

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Is the Sun Devil Hoops Team “Weak-Minded” or Simply in a Slump?

Jeff Pendergraph had some pointed words for teammates after the Sun Devils’ home sweep at the hands of the Washington schools. We’re with you Jeff, but take it easy. This team may be slumping, short and slow, but it’s not done yet.

ASU Sun Devil Jeff Pendergraph and Derek Glasser.

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A Very Quick Thought on the Sun Devils’ Trip Tonight to McKale

We don’t have a whole lot to say about tonight’s basketball game against Arizona, except that we’re looking forward to it. The Los Angeles Times did a fine job of summing up our opinion anyway.

Forkem Devils

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