Arizona State's Strongest Transfer Class Ever

0:00On April 30, Arizona State Basketball's new coach, Randy Bennett, is building what looks like the sun devil's strongest transfer class ever. As of Thursday, it's ranked number 10 nationally and number 1 in the Big 12, topping their previous best of number 14 back in 20. 22. With the portal open since 2019, this hall stands out big time. The class is led by senior forward Paulius Moralskas, a Lithuanian 6 foot 8 power forward ranked number 10 overall in the portal. He followed Bennett from St. Mary's, becoming Arizona State's highest rated transfer by far. They've added six more commits, including four stars, like sophomore point guard Joe Foxwell from Portland and sophomore small forward Dylan Shaw. From St. Mary's, plus four three star bigs, only two scholarship players are returning. Senior guard Bryce Ford and junior forward BJ Wallace, plus one high school sign E, so this group is crucial for competing in the Big 12 next season.

1:00Bennett's move quieted early doubts, especially after health issues delayed his intro to fans and boosters. Players from his St. Mary's days are sticking with him in this portal world. The seven transfers average in 89.57 rating, the best in program history. Foxwell led the West Coast Conference in assists as a freshman, while Shaw shot over 40% from three. Assistant coach David Patrick is scouting more international talent overseas, with back court help needed since most additions are front court guys. Expect a few more transfers and globals to fill out the roster to 15 scholarships. This smart rebuild shows Bennett's connections pay off, even without deep pockets.