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ASU men's swim and dive wins first NCAA title in team history

Sun Devils also broke nine school records and three NCAA records over the course of the four-day competition in Indianapolis.
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As the host university for the NCAA Men's Final Four, ASU and its administrators and employees are responsible for everything — from the shot clock to how many sodas need to be in a team's locker room.



Panoramic view of March Madness crowd at State Farm Stadium in Glendale in 2017

As the start of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four and Finals Tournament approaches, three faculty members from host university ASU's School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies spoke to ASU News about Phoenix’s identity in the sports world.



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From pizza delivery driver to ASU honors student

​Lucas Glick was delivering pizzas when he decided that wasn’t the life he’d ordered; he wanted more. Although he hadn’t been the best student in high school, low grades wouldn’t stop him from pursuing his dreams. This spring, due to his hard work and dedication, Glick will be graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in global studies from The College of Liberal Arts and Studies.



Former ASU player and coach Larry Kentera at his 100th birthday celebration

Sun Devil strong: Former football player, coach celebrates 100th birthday

Former ASU football player and assistant coach Larry Kentera was feted at his 100th birthday party by a who's who of Sun Devil football greats.



Media portrait of ASU gymnast and outstanding CISA graduate student Hannah Scharf

Sticking the landing: Gym Devil standout finishes five-year ASU career with Outstanding Graduate honors

ASU gymnastics standout Hannah Scharf, who completed the Master of Arts in organizational leadership in the School of Applied Professional Studies during her final year of NCAA eligibility, is being recognized as the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts' Outstanding Graduate for spring 2024.



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ASU Law grad takes sports dreams to the legal field

Watching his uncle work as an entertainment lawyer and hearing his stories turned Kurt Russell onto a path that let him to ASU's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law. He's the school’s Spring 2024 University Outstanding Graduate with concurrent JD and Master of Sports Law and Business degrees.



Benjamin Johnson

Grandson of former Sun Devil Football standout Rhoades pursuing sports from a different angle

Benjamin Johnson has been surrounded by Arizona State University culture since he was a kid. Growing up in Tempe, he often attended ASU football and basketball games with his grandfather Fred Rhoades, who played football at ASU (1959-61) for legendary Coach Frank Kush.



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Photos: 20th annual Pat's Run celebrates Tillman's legacy

Thousands of attendees came out to Tempe on April 13 to participate in the 20th annual Pat's Run — a 4.2-mile run/walk that honors the legacy of former NFL player, Sun Devil and Army Ranger Pat Tillman.



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