Nunez liked ASU's style of play and the freedom Hurley gives his players, particularly the guards
The chance to learn from the all-time NCAA leader in assists was a bonus. He also liked the relationship he developed with the coaching staff, most notably associate head coach Jermaine Kimbrough, the first to see him play in person.
Nunez never expected to start but he was confident he could contribute right away."Just having the opportunity to have a role on the team. I knew we were a team that was going to have guys back and I knew we were going to get some guys out of the portal," Austin said. "I knew what I was capable of doing and about the right things. So I knew he was going to find a spot for me to get some playing time. I knew it was going to come at some point.
It is evident that Nunez has earned the trust of his teammates, as well as Hurley.He was in that game against Washington in crunch time because teammate D.J. Horne was struggling. When Horne was suspended for the next game against Washington State for what was deemed "conduct detrimental to the team," it was Nunez logging a season-high 30 minutes.
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