The storyline was brought to the table the minute Sean Miller was hired as the new men’s basketball coach at UA.

It’s big because it’s a rivalry clash.

It’s crucial because it could mean increasing a first-place lead in an air-tight conference.

Heading into this Saturday’s Territorial Cup showdown against UA, the ASU men’s basketball team has a comfortable familiarity with the Wildcat players.

When the ASU men’s basketball team needed a spark at Oregon State on Saturday, it looked to the man that has been providing a glowing flame during the past two weeks.

Jan. 8, 2000 — Eddie House couldn’t find a shot he didn’t like.