Can the Sun Devils Blaze Past the Huskies at Desert Financial Arena?

As the Arizona State Sun Devils prepare to host the Washington Huskies at Desert Financial Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their offensive prowess and tighten up defensively. The Sun Devils have shown a consistent scoring ability in recent games, with an impressive 85 points against Utah and 70 points in a tough battle against Colorado. However, they faced a setback with only 66 points during their encounter with California Golden Bears.

The team's performance has been marked by strong fast break plays, contributing significantly to their scoring with 16 and 22 fast break points in two of their last three games. Their ability to convert turnovers into points has been notable as well, although there is room for improvement on defensive rebounds where they've been outperformed by opponents.

Arizona State's shooting from beyond the arc will be crucial; they've hit an encouraging rate of 42 percent from three-point range against Utah but saw this dip in subsequent games. Maintaining high shooting percentages will be key against Washington.

Free throw accuracy remains an area for potential growth, as seen in their last game where only 57 percent were made. This could prove vital in close encounters.

The venue may play into Arizona State's hands; playing at home should give them an edge over the Huskies. With fan support behind them and familiarity with the court, it could provide that extra boost needed for victory.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup on February 23rd at Desert Financial Arena or tune into ESPN2 channel 209 for live coverage starting at local time (US/Mountain).