Bobby Hurley was already feeling some pressure at ASU before moving to the rugged Big 12. Now Hurley goes to battle with a practically new team, almost all transfers or frosh., and the opener vs. lightly-regarded Idaho State turned into a real slog as the Sun Devils trudged to a 55-48 win, hitting barely 36% from the floor and 29% beyond the arc. Meanwhile, SCU is highly-experienced, and took down a much-hyped Saint Louis is the opener at Sioux Falls. Herb Sendek's squad has size, depth and a matchup nightmare in 6-7 wing Adama Alpha Bal, plus boomerang transfer G Carlos Stewart, back from one year at LSU. Note the Broncos beat Stanford, Oregon, Wazzu, and Gonzaga last season. Play Santa Clara (at Henderson, Nv)