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Arizona State University men’s basketball coach Bobby Hurley emphasizes the importance of consistency and strong leadership from core returners for the 2023-24 season.

The No. 12 University of Arizona men’s basketball team started its season with a win Monday night, beating Morgan State 122-59 in Tucson. Grand Canyon University also won its opening game, defeating Southeast Missouri State Monday, 88-67 in Phoenix.

Arizona State University tips off its season Wednesday night when they take on Mississippi State in a neutral-site game in Chicago.

The road to the Final Four this year leads to the Valley, so will any of Arizona’s major programs make it that far? Sports360AZ.com CEO Brad Cesmat joined The Show with a preview of this season.

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