Speak of the Devils Podcast: Spring ball starts and a new era for the Sun Devil women’s basketball

(3TV/CBS 5) -- Spring is a time for renewal, and that goes double for the Devils. After a quick look at the start of spring football practice (get a detailed opening day recap here), we break down Arizona State’s hiring of Molly Miller as the new head women’s basketball coach with Jeff Metcalfe (10:30). We also talk with new Sun Devil wide receiver Jalen Moss on why he came to Tempe and what he brings to the offense (24:36).

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