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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Nick Ongenda dunks during the Blue Demons’ 84-70 loss against Creighton on Saturday, March 4. Ongenda plans on entering his name in the 2023 NBA Draft, leaving DePaul after four seasons.

Nick Ongenda opts out of final season at DePaul, enters 2023 NBA Draft

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter June 4, 2023

DePaul standout center, Nick Ongenda, will forgo his final season of college eligibility and remain in the 2023 NBA Draft.  The Canadian native took to his Instagram story on Thursday morning posting,...

Max Strus became the 12th Blue Demon in history to appear in the NBA Finals.

COLUMN: Max Strus makes NBA Finals, why it’s important for DePaul

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter June 4, 2023

DePaul basketball has not been a significant presence in the national scene or a source of NBA talent in recent decades, but as of recent, the program has seen a resurgence of productivity at the next...

Men’s basketball coach Tony Stubblefield at a press conference in November.

COLUMN: How landing Elijah Fisher should improve DePaul’s recruiting moving forward

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter May 29, 2023

For the past two decades, DePaul basketball was perceived by many as an afterthought in the realm of Chicago sports. With regular low attendance figures and limited local media coverage, the team has struggled...

Teddy Grubbs appeared in 74 games for DePaul, where he averaged 7.9 points per game.

Former DePaul player, Teddy Grubbs, passes away at 62

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor May 7, 2023

Former DePaul men’s basketball player Theodore “Teddy” Grubbs who had a complicated history passed away on Thursday, April 25, at the age of 62.  Grubbs, born and raised in Chicago, Illinois...

Fisher annouced via his instagram on Friday morning that he would be transferring to DePaul.

DePaul lands transfers from Texas Tech, South Carolina with Elijah Fisher and Carter Jr.

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter May 7, 2023

DePaul head coach Tony Stubblefield continues to add talent this offseason through the transfer portal after securing both South Carolina guard Chico Carter Jr. and Texas Tech guard Elijah Fisher.  Fisher...

Fans cheer on the men’s basketball team in DePaul’s opener against Loyola Maryland on Nov. 7, 2022. Wintrust Arena sold out for the first time on Jan. 28 against Marquette, per DePaul athletics.

DePaul men’s basketball: Struggling team finds modest attendance boost

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter April 30, 2023

As the clock hit zero, the Blue Crew’s chants cried out near the Xavier bench as DePaul, against all odds, upset the No. 8 team in the country at home in front of 2,924 fans on Wednesday, Jan. 18. 10...

Tony Stubblefield will be entering his third season as head coach of DePaul men’s basketball with an overall record of 25-39. During his tenure, he has lost four players to the transfer portal.

Hoops programs struggle to attract and retain talent despite NIL

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor April 23, 2023

Name, image and likeness (NIL) has opened new resources and tools for DePaul, but years of mediocrity and failing to produce wins has caused athletes to seek opportunities elsewhere. This lingering problem...

Strus (31) and Reed (4) played together for two seasons under head coach Dave Leitao from 2017-2019.

DePaul alumni making early impact on NBA Playoffs

Steven Francis, Contributing Writer April 23, 2023

Two former Blue Demons basketball stars in guard Max Strus (2017-2019) and forward Paul Reed (2017-2020) have each made significant contributions in the early stages of the 2023 NBA Playoffs.  Strus’...

Camara, Mbengue headline DePaul’s early 2023 recruiting class

Camara, Mbengue headline DePaul’s early 2023 recruiting class

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter April 16, 2023

DePaul head coach Tony Stubblefield and staff will head back to the drawing board this offseason after a disheartening end to the 2022-23. The team will need a significant overhaul to replace several starters...

n November, Tony Stubblefield will enter his third year as head coach of the Blue Demons with a 25-39 overall record and 9-31 conference record.

Big East coaching carousel: Where DePaul fits in

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter April 9, 2023

The Big East is off to a strong start for 2023 after UConn collected its fifth National Championship. Three head coaching changes have also been made, highlighted by St. John’s hiring Hall of Fame coach...

Freshman guard Ahmad Bynum in DePauls season opener against Loyola University Maryland on Nov. 7, 2022.

Freshman guard Ahamad Bynum enters transfer portal

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter March 14, 2023

Redshirt freshman Ahamad Bynum is entering the transfer portal and possibly leaving DePaul after two seasons under head coach Tony Stubblefield.  Bynum appeared in only 11 games for the Blue Demons...

DePauls Jalen Terry (3) drives against Xaviers Souley Boum (0) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game during the quarterfinals of the Big East conference tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Playing possessed: Demons leave it all on the floor with valiant effort in Big East Tourney

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter March 12, 2023

Through disappointment and bittersweet heartbreak, DePaul’s season ended on somewhat of a high note, winning its first Big East Tournament game since 2020.  Senior Nick Ongenda’s game-winning block...

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