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

ASU FOOTBALL | Mar 12, 2025
ASU will lean on Sam Leavitt in Ben Coleman’s transition to center

Sam Leavitt will help former guard Ben Coleman transition to play cente rfor the ASU football team in 2025.
ASU BASKETBALL | Mar 11, 2025
Bobby Hurley: ‘I didn’t do the best job’ insulating ASU roster to withstand Big 12 season

Bobby Hurley took accountability for how ASU's roster was not built to withstand the season's hardships after it was eliminated in opening round of the Big 12 tournament.
ASU FOOTBALL | Mar 11, 2025
Jordyn Tyson expected to take on more leadership in reshaped WRs room at ASU

Following a highly productive 2024 campaign and without a lot of other returning production at the position, ASU is looking for Jordyn Tyson to be more of a leader in 2025.
ASU FOOTBALL | Mar 7, 2025
ESPN’s Matt Miller: Cam Skattebo’s 40-yard dash time doesn’t matter: ‘The rest is on tape’

ESPN analyst Matt Miller told Arizona Sports Cam Skattebo's 40-yard dash time shouldn't matter because he has shown everything he needs to on the field already.
ASU FOOTBALL | Mar 6, 2025
How does ASU football close the book on Cam Skattebo era entering spring?

Moving forward following the season Cam Skattebo had for Arizona State football will be no small task to overcome, and its coaches know that.
ASU BASKETBALL | Mar 5, 2025
James Harden debuts ASU colorway of adidas Harden Vol. 9 shoe vs. Suns

When James Harden faced off against the Suns on Tuesday, the Arizona State hoops legend was rocking the same shades of maroon and gold that he did 16 years earlier in the Valley.
PHOENIX SUNS | Mar 5, 2025
Collin Gillespie puzzled by outside perception of Kevin Durant as a teammate

When it comes to noise surrounding Kevin Durant's reputation as a teammate, Collin Gillespie says it's just that: noise.
PHOENIX SUNS | Mar 4, 2025
Kevin Durant, Collin Gillespie team up for monster Suns comeback over Clippers

Kevin Durant, with the help of an unlikely sidekick, took over to help the Suns overcome a 19-point deficit entering the fourth quarter for a win over the Clippers.
PHOENIX SUNS | Mar 4, 2025
Stan Van Gundy tears into ‘pathetic’ Suns defense in rant questioning their postseason intentions

Stan Van Gundy did not hold back when describing the Phoenix Suns' defense against the Los Angeles Clippers during the Tuesday night broadcast on TNT.
ASU FOOTBALL | Mar 4, 2025
How hard is Cam Skattebo to bring down compared to other RB prospects in draft?

Cam Skattebo is unsurprisingly viewed as one of the toughest backs to bring down in the 2025 NFL Draft class.
PHOENIX SUNS | Mar 2, 2025
Kevin Durant calls Suns’ loss to Timberwolves ’embarrassing’ for team and fans

Kevin Durant said the Suns' loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday left him feeling embarrassed by the effort he and Phoenix put forth.
ASU BASKETBALL | Mar 1, 2025
Utah runs away with blowout win over ASU despite career day from Joson Sanon

After hitting the paint hard early, Utah broke away from a tired ASU in the second half on Saturday, handing the Sun Devils a blowout loss.
ASU FOOTBALL | Feb 28, 2025
ESPN: ASU football returning 2nd-most production in country for 2025

ASU football is set to bring back the second-most production in the country into 2025 behind only Clemson, ESPN wrote.
ASU BASKETBALL | Feb 26, 2025
ASU’s Jayden Quaintance out vs. Utah on Saturday with right knee injury

ASU center Jayden Quaintance (right knee) was ruled out for Saturday's game at Utah, coach Bobby Hurley told reporters after a loss to BYU on Wednesday.
ASU BASKETBALL | Feb 26, 2025
No. 25 BYU’s shooting too much for ASU’s stellar freshman-led effort

ASU got exceptional efforts in a loss to hot-shooting BYU, especially from three freshmen.
ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Feb 26, 2025
No. 22 Arizona blows out Utah to hold onto 2nd place in Big 12 standings

Arizona demonstrated the gap between a No. 22 team and a team playing in its first game without its head coach, blowing out Utah on Wednesday.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 24, 2025
Zac Gallen on impending free agency: ‘To say I’m not thinking about it would be a lie’

Zac Gallen is approaching his first dose of MLB free agency, and the Diamondbacks pitcher said it's definitely been on his mind as spring training has begun.
ASU BASKETBALL | Feb 23, 2025
ASU surges past Kansas State, Jayden Quaintance exits late with apparent knee injury

A six-game losing streak is now a thing of the past after ASU beat Kansas State on Sunday in a game it trailed for only 29 seconds.
ASU BASKETBALL | Feb 23, 2025
ASU’s BJ Freeman no longer with the program due to conduct detrimental to the team

BJ Freeman is no longer with the Arizona State men's basketball team due to conduct detrimental to the team, a team spokesperson confirmed on Sunday.
PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 23, 2025
Suns’ Monte Morris questionable, Cody Martin out vs. Raptors; Brandon Ingram remains out

Phoenix Suns point guard Monte Morris is questionable for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors, and Cody Martin remains out.
GCU | Feb 22, 2025
Tyon Grant-Foster, GCU have chance to ‘rewrite’ early-season struggles in time for postseason

GCU is not the NCAA tournament lock that it was at this time a season ago, but it appears to be peaking at the right time and still has a relatively clear path to the Big Dance.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 22, 2025
Jerry Colangelo advocates for Diamondbacks’ plan to stay downtown, addresses loss of Coyotes

Jerry Colangelo has a very simple rule for how he envisions professional sports in the Valley: All roads lead to downtown.
ARIZONA CARDINALS | Feb 22, 2025
Bidwill: First season of premium casita seating at Cardinals games ‘incredibly successful’

Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill said the first season of premium field-level casita seating at State Farm Stadium was "incredibly successful."
PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 19, 2025
Suns’ Cody Martin out, Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama doubtful for first game back from All-Star break

The Phoenix Suns debut for trade deadline acquisition Cody Martin will have to wait further, as he remains out for Thursday's return to action against the San Antonio Spurs.