Bennett Tops Coaches for ASU Hire | Sun Devils Basketball News

Arizona State’s bold move to hire Randy Bennett as head coach has sparked major buzz—he’s been named the top high-major coaching hire for 2026 by nearly 100 D-I coaches, with 32% ranking him 1. Bennett, a proven program-builder with 25 seasons at Saint Mary’s, transformed the school into a consistent NCAA tournament contender, making 12 tournaments and seven top-25 finishes—something the program hadn’t achieved in decades. He outpaced heavy-hitters like Jerrod Calhoun and Michael Malone, and his track record of consistently ranked teams (top-25 four of five seasons) signals ASU’s serious intent to elevate its basketball legacy after years of stagnation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ad072276475ed738