Arizona State has hired Saint Mary’s Randy Bennett as its next head coach, the school announced Monday.
Bennett arrives from Saint Mary’s, where he led the Gaels in the West Coast Conference. Arizona State’s decision brings a long-time college head coach into the role as the Sun Devils move forward with a new leader on the sideline.
A new direction in Tempe
The announcement formalizes Arizona State’s coaching change and sets the stage for Bennett to take over day-to-day leadership of the program. The school did not provide additional details in its Monday statement beyond confirming the hire.
Bennett’s hiring marks a notable move within the college basketball landscape, with Arizona State tapping a coach from another Division I program to guide the Sun Devils going forward.