When Randy Bennett officially got introduced as Arizona State’s new head coach, most people focused on the obvious things. The winning history. The Saint Mary’s success. The experience. But the most important thing he talked about was something way less flashy, stability, and that might be exactly what Arizona State basketball has been missing this whole time. For years, ASU basketball has felt stuck between rebuilding and trying to compete immediately. Every season felt temporary. New players, new rotations, new expectations. It always felt like the roster could completely reset overnight. Bennett does not want that. Randy Bennett answers questions during a news conference at the Weatherup Center in Tempe on May 7, 2026. | Mark Henle/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Arizona State Finally Sounds Like It Has a Long-Term Plan One thing that stood out during Bennett’s press conference was how much he emphasized player retention. That matters way more than people realize.…