TEMPE — Nearly two weeks have passed since Randy Bennett was named as the 18th head coach in the history of Arizona State men’s basketball.
Three assistants have been officially announced or are expected to be announced in short order, leaving roughly two to three bench openings open for business.
Arizona State on SI delivers pointed arguments as to why three popular names associated with filling the remaining seats should be in serious consideration below.
Nick Irvin
Irvin is absolutely a respected – even embraced – figure around the program.
The assistant under former head coach Bobby Hurley has been explicitly praised/noted for his ability to connect with players at a high level. The relationship-building has extended to center Massamba Diop, as the two sides share a bond that has the potential to play a role in the talented two-way player returning to Tempe.
Beyond the people skills, Irvin is simply a quality tactician, with the halftime adjustments in a December come-from-behind victory over Santa Clara being a primary example…