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ASU to get No. 1 votes in polls? Twitter goes mad after upset win vs. Kansas

Dec 10, 2017, 4:32 PM

Arizona State guards Remy Martin (1) and Shannon Evans II (11) celebrate after a basket during the ...

Arizona State guards Remy Martin (1) and Shannon Evans II (11) celebrate after a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas in Lawrence, Kan., Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

(AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

If you still doubted them, it’s time to accept it: Bobby Hurley’s third edition of the Arizona State Sun Devils are good.

A 95-85 win over No. 2 Kansas marked the Sun Devils’ ninth win in nine games to start the season and second victory over a top-15 opponent.

Indeed, the Jayhawks have issues after falling a game prior to unranked Washington.

Nonetheless, ASU pulled away in the second half behind a similar performance as they had in blowing out Xavier on Nov. 24. The guards attacked and wore down the Kansas defense with dribble-penetration, a fast pace and hot shooting.

Add up what Hurley’s team has done so far this season, and it’s clear that the Sun Devils could even earn serious consideration as one of the best teams in the nation — if not the best team in the nation.

Here’s a look at what hoops heads and more were saying after ASU’s impressive win in Lawrence, Kan.

Among the less-satisfying opinions shared on Twitter following the statement win: Some are already suggesting Hurley might soon be in the running for coaching jobs at some of the nation’s more premiere basketball schools.

But for the time being, it’s clear Sun Devil nation is enjoying its success on the hardwood.

Former players like James Harden and even outgoing ASU football coach Todd Graham shouted out ASU after the win.

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