As the 2025-26 NCAA basketball season comes to an end, there is a lot of debate about what will happen to Bobby Hurley at Arizona State Sun Devils. As Hurley’s last year on his contract comes to a conclusion, more and more people are wondering if the program will go in a different way after the season.
Arizona State’s recent upset victory over the Kansas Jayhawks briefly shifted the spotlight back to the team’s on-court performance, but questions about the head coach’s long-term future remain unresolved.
Bobby Hurley’s contract situation
Hurley is currently in the final season of his contract with Arizona State, and it is set to expire in June 2026. As of now, there has been no official confirmation about an extension or renewal from the university.
Reports around the program suggest that the Sun Devils could be preparing for a coaching change after the season. Industry insiders believe Hurley may be coaching out the final stretch of his tenure, though Arizona State has not publicly confirmed any plans regarding the position.
The Sun Devils currently sit at 16-14 overall and 7-10 in Big 12 play, putting them outside the NCAA Tournament picture. With the regular season nearing its end, the team would likely need a deep run in the Big 12 Tournament to keep its postseason hopes alive.
Following the recent win over Kansas, Hurley downplayed any storyline about the game being his final appearance at home.
“I don’t think it’s me,” Hurley said after the victory. The coach emphasized that his focus remains on helping his team compete and finish the season strong.
Bobby Hurley’s tenure at Arizona State
Hurley has been coaching at Arizona State since 2015. The Sun Devils have made it to the NCAA Tournament three times while he was in Tempe, including two years in a row in 2018 and 2019. The team also made the tournament in 2023, which was one of the best times for the program in the past few years.
Hurley’s teams have always been known for their tough defense and excellent guard play. Many players became key contributors under his direction, and the program had four seasons with 20 wins while he was in charge.
But it has been hard to stay consistent. Arizona State hasn’t made the NCAA Tournament in four of the last five seasons. The move to the highly competitive Big 12 Conference has made things more harder.
If Arizona State ultimately decides to make a change, the job could attract interest from a wide range of coaching candidates. The program’s location in Tempe, membership in the Big 12, and potential improvements in facilities and NIL support make it an appealing opportunity.
Still, nothing has been finalized yet. For now, Hurley and the Sun Devils remain focused on finishing the season strongly and trying to extend their campaign in the postseason.
Whether Hurley remains in Tempe or the program begins a new chapter, the coming weeks are likely to determine the future direction of Arizona State basketball.
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