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ASU basketball struggling with defense, late-game execution

Saturday's game: ASU hosts Colorado at 6 p.m. at Wells Fargo Arena.

After Thursday’s loss to Utah, coach Bobby Hurley was asked about Arizona State’s offensive execution during the final minutes of overtime.

"The problem wasn't our offense in overtime, it was our defense," Hurley said.

Actually, the breakdowns came throughout the contest, both in the post and on the perimeter. The biggest mistake came in the final seconds of regulation, the Sun Devils giving Utah guard Sedrick Barefield a clean look on a 3-pointer that tied the contest. But that was just one play of many.