Arizona State's new assistant basketball coach Rick Croy sits down with Griffin DeMarrais to reflect on his first month ttc jasson dominguez in Tempe. Croy dives into the whirlwind move from leading paramount plus ufc California Baptist to joining the Sun Devils staff after a call from Randy Bennett. He discusses reuniting with Bennett after working together from 2010–2013, leaving a 13-season head coaching run at Cal Baptist that included their first NCAA tournament appearance last year, and why this opportunity made sense for his family. He previews the challenges of competing in the Big 12, shares how the staff navigated roster-building during the transfer portal while Bennett dealt with a health scare, and emphasizes resilience, daily process, and "private discipline equals public success.” Off-the-court, he highlights family time, supporting his daughter’s college volleyball, and a planned San Diego trip, while stating his ultimate goal is to build a championship program at ASU.
00:00 Welcome to ASU
00:19 Joining Randy Bennett's Staff
01:13 Leaving Cal Baptist
02:56 Challenges in the Big 12
03:48 Portal Roster Construction
05:05 Family Life Off the Court
06:09 Vacation Plans
06:32 Can They Compete Now
07:35 Coaching Goals
08:11 Building a Champion
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