Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley is expected to return for his 11th season, a source told The Associated Press, confirming a report that was released Tuesday afternoon, hours before the Sun Devils lost to Kansas State in the Big 12 tournament.

Bobby Hurley is expected to be back heading the Arizona State men's basketball program for an 11th season, a program spokesman said Tuesday.

Arizona State men's basketball coach Bobby Hurley is expected to return for his 11th season, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity before the Sun Devils' Big 12 Tournament game against Kansas State on Tuesday because no official announcement has been made.

According to multiple reports, Arizona State is expected to retain men's basketball coach Bobby Hurley through the remainder of his contract, which runs through the 2025-26 season. Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro first reported the news.

BREAKING: Bobby Hurley is expected to RETURN as the head coach for Arizona State Sun Devils Basketball in an unexpected twist!

Arizona State men’s basketball is preparing for its first-round matchup in the Big 12 tournament against Kansas State, and expectations were head coach Bobby Hurley coaching for his job on Tuesday.

In their first season in the 16-team Big 12 conference — make that make sense — the Arizona State Sun Devils struggled to a 4-16 conference record and finished 15th, only edging out the Colorado Buffaloes who like the Sun Devils made the move from the Pac-12 Conference this past summer.

The Arizona State Sun Devils are coming off a forgettable regular season in which they lost nearly 20 games. Head coach Bobby Hurley, known for his fiery demeanor, shares a similar intensity with his brother,