ASU reporter, ArizonaSports.com editor
Damon Allred
About
Damon Allred is the Arizona State reporter for Arizona Sports and is a web editor for arizonasports.com and KTAR.com. Born and raised in the Valley, Damon has lived in the metro Phoenix area for most of his life. He began covering ASU in fall 2024 and also co-hosts the State of the Sun Devils Podcast. When he’s not doing something involving sports, it’s likely you’ll find Damon at a movie theater or a trail up north.
Expertise
- Sports and news writing
- Photography
Education
- Mesa Community College — Journalism program
- Eastern Arizona College — Music education program
Social media profiles
- X: @iamdamonallred
- Instagram: @iamdamonallred
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ASU BASKETBALL | Apr 2, 2025Jayden Quaintance underwent ACL surgery, will consider transfer from ASU
Arizona State big man Jayden Quaintance underwent ACL surgery and will consider entering the transfer portal, his father told ESPN.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Apr 1, 2025Kenny Dillingham reveals the 5 words he tells NFL scouts about Cam Skattebo
Kenny Dillingham told reporters on Tuesday that he has five words for NFL scouts who call about running back Cam Skattebo.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Mar 31, 2025ASU’s season ends as Nebraska pulls ahead late for Crown tournament win
Arizona State was well in control before a potential win over Nebraska slipped away, 86-78, in the first round of the College Basketball Crown tournament on Monday.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Mar 31, 2025Suns’ Kevin Durant out at least a week with ankle injury, per report
Suns forward Kevin Durant left Sunday's matchup with the Rockets after he stepped on Jabari Smith Jr.'s foot and rolled his ankle on a drive.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Mar 30, 2025Dillon Brooks ejected; Kevin Durant, Nick Richards receive technical fouls for Suns-Rockets scuffle
Rockets wing Dillon Brooks was ejected from Sunday's matchup with the Suns after he tied up Kevin Durant on a drive and continued pestering Durant and Nick Richards.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 27, 2025Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2025 Opening Day roster announced
The Diamondbacks on Thursday announced their 26-man Opening Day roster ahead of their 2025 campaign starting with the Cubs on Thursday.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Mar 27, 2025Local superstar Koa Peat commits to Arizona men’s basketball in 2025 class
Gilbert Perry basketball star Koa Peat committed to Arizona after a long recruitment left him as one of the final undecided five-star prospects.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Mar 25, 2025Kenny Dillingham’s desired culture more apparent entering Year 3 at ASU
ASU football is taking to heart the culture of work Kenny Dillingham has been trying to establish since he returned to Tempe.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 23, 2025Corbin Burnes won’t start in Diamondbacks’ opening series vs. Cubs, Lovullo says
Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes will not start in the opening series as Arizona hosts the Chicago Cubs for a four-game slate beginning Thursday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 23, 2025Brandon Pfaadt to open season in Diamondbacks’ rotation; Montgomery, Nelson to bullpen
The Arizona Diamondbacks have named right-hander Brandon Pfaadt their fifth starter in the rotation to begin the regular season. Jordan Montgomery and Ryne Nelson will begin their seasons in the bullpen.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 23, 2025Garrett Hampson appears to win Diamondbacks’ utility spot over Ildemaro Vargas
Infielder Garrett Hampson is on track to make the Arizona Diamondbacks' Opening Day roster following a procedural opt-out of his minor league spring deal.
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NCAA | Mar 23, 2025Top-seeded Florida pulls ahead of 2-time defending champ UConn late to punch Sweet 16 ticket
Walter Clayton Jr. scored five of his game-high 23 points late to give Florida a win over back-to-back defending champion UConn, punching the Gators' ticket to the Sweet 16.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Mar 22, 2025Cardinals trade up 3 spots for offensive line help in recent NFL mock draft
The Arizona Cardinals have opened up numerous possibilities for how they approach the NFL draft because of how they attacked free agency. Is there room for a trade up?
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Mar 22, 2025ESPN’s Givony: Carter Bryant showed why he’s a projected top-20 pick in Arizona’s win over Akron
In many NBA draft circles, freshman forward Carter Bryant has long been viewed as the Arizona Wildcats' best pro prospect this season. He showed why in the Wildcats' first-round win over Akron.
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GCU | Mar 21, 2025Tyon Grant-Foster’s 16 first-half points bright spot from GCU’s NCAA Tournament loss to Maryland
Tyon Grant-Foster was the biggest bright spot for No. 13 GCU, which was blown out by 4-seeded Maryland 81-49 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Mar 21, 2025Arizona State hires GCU’s Molly Miller to lead women’s basketball program
Arizona State will tab GCU head coach Molly Miller to lead its women's basketball program, replacing three-year coach Natasha Adair, On3's Talia Goodman reported.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 21, 2025Diamondbacks’ Garrett Hampson opting out of minor league spring deal
Arizona Diamondbacks spring training invitee Garrett Hampson is opting out of his minor league contract, per a report on Friday.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Mar 18, 2025Kyndrich Breedlove could fill Shamari Simmons’ shoes on ASU defense
ASU football's defense has just one position where it needs a new starter, and Purdue transfer Kyndrich Breedlove offers the skill set and experience to be the answer.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Mar 17, 2025Jordyn Tyson ‘100%’ cleared for spring practice, named to leadership council
Jordyn Tyson is entering spring camp fully healthy and in a defined leadership role, the Arizona State receiver said on Monday.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Mar 17, 2025Suns’ Collin Gillespie gets 1st start of NBA career vs. Raptors
Two-way Phoenix Suns point guard Collin Gillespie got the first start of his NBA career on Monday against the Toronto Raptors.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Mar 15, 2025Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd: ‘Put us in as a 13-seed, we’ll be fine’ in NCAA Tournament
Tommy Lloyd had no interest in playing the hypothetical game on Saturday when looking toward Arizona's NCAA Tournament future.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Mar 15, 2025Houston fends off Arizona for Big 12 Tournament Championship behind Uzan’s 25 points
Houston knocked off Arizona in a hotly-contested battle of a Big 12 Tournament Championship, ending the game on a 6-0 run after Caleb Love hit free throws to pull Arizona within two.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Mar 13, 2025Cardinals free agent DL Naquan Jones lands with Chargers
Defensive lineman Naquan Jones has signed with the Los Angeles Chargers after playing 12 games for the Arizona Cardinals in 2024.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Mar 13, 2025Arizona State AD: Tweaks needed for men’s basketball program to progress
While the big change won't be coming for Arizona State with Bobby Hurley remaining in place, Graham Rossini knows tweaks are necessary for the program to progress.