Diop Dominates, Sun Devils Upset Jayhawks

0:00On March 4th, Arizona State pulled off a big upset, beating the 14th ranked Kansas J-Hawks 70-60 on March 3rd at Desert Financial, Arena. NBA Scouts packed the stands to eye Kansas stars, Darren Peterson, and Florian Baidunga, but it was Sun Devil's Freshman Center Masamba Diop, who dominated. With 19 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks, and even a couple of 3 pointers. This win came in what might be the final home game for head coach Bobby Hurley after 11 years, with the team honoring their 3-departing. Seniors beforehand, senior point guard Mo Odom played a key role too, hoping Arizona State lead wired to wire against the favorite J-Hawks. Teammates raved about Diop's energy, saying the 7-foot-1 big man from Senegal brought the spark early and got everyone fired up. Coach Hurley noted how the ops stood out to those NBA scouts, especially in the first half, where he outshown Baidunga, who finished with 14 points, and 13 boards. Diop averages nearly 14 points, 6 rebounds, and over 2 blocks per game this season,

1:04wrecking high and field goal percentage and blocks in the big 12. The 21-year-old has pro-experienced from Spain's top leagues and just keeps improving with help from veterans like his roommate Odom. Arizona State rise this momentum into the postseason. With Diop proving he's a rising force ready to make more noise.