The Homecoming & The Home Stand: ASU’s New Era and the Suns’ Survival

From a program-defining hire in Tempe to the Suns finally snapping their losing streak at home, Episode 648 breaks down the biggest shifts in the Valley. We look at the first week of ASU Spring Football, the 26-man roster decisions for the Diamondbacks, and wrap things up with a brand new edition of The Valley Pulse.

In this episode:

00:00 - Welcome

Setting the stage for a massive day in Arizona sports. We look at the return of a local legend to ASU and the urgency of the Suns' final stretch at the Mortgage Matchup Center.

10:30 - ASU Football: Spring Practice Day 2

The Foundation: We hear from Kenny Dillingham, Marcus Arroyo, and Brian Ward following the second day of spring ball. We look at the energy of the new staff and how the roster is coming together for the Big 12 jump.

37:17 - Phoenix Suns: Snapping the Streak

The Heartbreak: A look back at the 108-105 loss to the Bucks to start the home stand and what Jordan Ott had to say about the missed opportunities late in the game.

The Bounce Back: The Suns finally snap a five-game skid with a 120-98 win over the Raptors. We hear on-court reaction from Devin Booker, locker room thoughts from Ryan Dunn, and Jordan Ott’s take on getting back in the win column.

1:13:32 - Arizona Diamondbacks: The 26-Man Roster

The Choices: Reacting to Burns and Gambo on whether the D-backs made the right calls with the opening day roster. We look at the bench depth and the pitching staff as they prepare to head to LA.

1:25:23 - ASU Basketball: The Randy Bennett Era

The Savior?: Reacting to Bickley and Marotta on the hiring of Randy Bennett. Can the Mesa native and St. Mary’s legend turn around a program that has struggled for consistency for decades?

1:36:30 - The Valley Pulse: Top 5 Ranking

The Countdown: We rank the top five stories in the Valley right now. From Devin Booker’s historic March 24th magic to the homecoming of Randy Bennett, we count down what everyone is talking about today.

The Verdict: With a coaching legend back in Tempe and the Suns finally finding a rhythm at home, has the momentum in the Valley officially shifted? 👇

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