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Randy Bennett hire 'home run' for Arizona State basketball

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How did social media react to Arizona State's hire of Randy Bennett as its next men's basketball coach? Some people called it a "home run."

The Arizona State men's basketball team has found its next coach : Randy Bennett, an Arizona native who built Saint Mary's into a small-school power. How was his hire received? Check out some of the instant reactions to the news of Bennett's hire at Arizona State , with some calling the move a "home run" for the Sun Devils, who are trying to elevate the basketball program in the difficult Big 12 Conference.

Did Arizona State make the right choice at head coach? See how social media responded to the reports of Bennett's move to Tempe. More: Arizona State names new men's basketball coach, per sources Randy Bennett hire reaction for Arizona State basketball You never know how any hire will work out, but when you hire Randy Bennett at ASU in 2026, you did a very good job.

Graham Rossini got a legitimate future Hall of Fame coach to take a job that no prior coach has excelled at in 45 years. — Chris Karpman (@ChrisKarpman) March 23, 2026 Randy Bennett has more NCAA tourney appearances in the 25 years he’s been at St Mary’s (12) than ASU has in the past 50 years as a program (11). is it the flashiest hire ever?

no. but this is the best pure basketball coach ASU will have had in a long long time. — Jordan Go-Kart⚜️ (@J_Kartch) March 23, 2026 With Randy Bennett and Jerrod Calhoun headed to the Big 12, the toughest conference just got tougher.

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