EXCLUSIVE: Sun Devil Great BYRON SCOTT Pursuing Sun Devil Head Coaching Job

Sun Devil legend Byron Scott eyes a return to Tempe—could Arizona State men’s basketball be headed for a new era of national prominence? Scott shares why leading his alma mater as head coach would be a dream come true, reflects on the program’s championship ceiling, and outlines a vision for restoring ASU’s identity and sellout crowds. The conversation spotlights his NBA experience, including coaching Kobe Bryant and navigating the modern “GM” demands of NIL and the transfer portal. Philip Mulford and Parker Porrill press Scott on coaching style, roster-building, and revitalizing Sun Devil culture. Scott reveals his approach to blending up-tempo offense with tough defense, assembling a dynamic staff, and building on ASU history under Ned Wulk. Plus, hear March Madness picks (is Duke a title lock?) and which top seed Scott thinks might fall to a shock upset. Sun Devil basketball fans—don’t miss this exclusive interview. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.