Kevin Hicks

Kevin Hicks

Joined: May 17, 2025

Kevin Hicks is an Arizona State alumni and now serves as the Arizona State Beat Writer On SI.

Feb 22, 2025; Spokane, Washington, USA; St. Mary's Gaels head coach Randy Bennett celebrates after a game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Nov 24, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; St. Mary's Gaels head coach Randy Bennett watches game action against the Washington Huskies during the first half at Anaheim Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Nov 28, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) against the Arizona Wildcats during the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Kenny Dillingham is emotional as he speaks at a news conference, introducing him as ASU's new head football coach on Nov. 27, 2022, at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, AZ.

Arizona State quarterbacks Cutter Boley (8), Mikey Keene (12), and Cameron Dyer (13) during practice on April 21, 2026, at Kajikawa practice fields in Tempe.

The Sun Devils have rebuilt the quarterback group with a diverse talent pool.

Dec 4, 2022; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham talks to the basketball fans during Pac 12 play between Arizona State and Stanford at Desert Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow-Arizona Republic

Basketball Asu Stan Stanford At Arizona State

The future of Sun Devil athletics will be shaped by these coaches.

Dec 7, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Kenny Dillingham looks at the trophy after winning the Big 12 Championship game against the Iowa State Cyclones at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

The Sun Devils' net of outcomes are fairly wide this season.

Jan 25, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; St. Mary's Gaels head coach Randy Bennett reacts after a play against the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. St. Mary's Gaels won 80-75. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

The Sun Devils have several possible targets on the board that would make sense for the upcoming team.

Arizona State head football coach Kenny Dillingham watches folklórico dancers perform as they arrive at the Atlantic FBO Hangar in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, ahead of the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl.

The Sun Devils are slated to be at the very top of the conference moving forward.

Nov 28, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Kenny Dillingham reacts against the Arizona Wildcats in the second half during the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Sun Devils are sitting strong heading into the heart of the offseason.

Arizona State quarterbacks Cutter Boley (8), Mikey Keene (12), and Cameron Dyer (13) during practice on April 21, 2026, at Kajikawa practice fields in Tempe.

The presumed starting QB for the Sun Devils is in line to have a fruitful season.

Arizona State manager Willie Bloomquist calls for a replay against Ohio State during the first inning at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Feb. 16, 2025.

Sun Devil baseball has answered all of the tests that have been sent their way in recent weeks.

Nov 24, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; St. Mary's Gaels head coach Randy Bennett watches game action against the Washington Huskies during the first half at Anaheim Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The Sun Devils are continuing to get overlooked in the bigger scope of conversation.

Sep 26, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) celebrates with head coach Kenny Dillingham after win against TCU Horned Frogs at Mountain America Stadium, Home of the ASU Sun Devils. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Reiner-Imagn Images

The Sun Devils are replacing much production from the 2025 squad.

Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham watches his team as they run drills during a spring practice at Kajikawa practice fields in Tempe, Ariz. on April 14, 2026.

The Sun Devils are gearing up to be a step above the competition in the physicality department.

Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham watches his team as they run drills during a spring practice at Kajikawa practice fields in Tempe, Ariz. on April 14, 2026.

One of the top targets for the Sun Devils is piling up honors.