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DePaul's Student Newspaper — Since 1923

The DePaulia

DePaul's Student Newspaper — Since 1923

The DePaulia

2025-26 Basketball Preview

Letter from the Editor: Optimism isn’t a strategy — but it’s a start

Letter from the Editor: Optimism isn’t a strategy — but it’s a start

With a new year of basketball ahead, we have to keep hope alive.
Peyton Hopp, Sports Editor / October 27, 2025
With a new year of basketball ahead, we have to keep hope alive.
Assistant women's basketball coach Ashton Millender throws basketballs during pregame practice at the women's exhibition game against Milwaukee at McGrath-Phillips Arena on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Millender played on the DePaul women's basketball team as a student.

Back In Blue: Assistant coaches, DePaul crafted

Ashton Millender and Jessica January return to DePaul’s sideline following productive careers as student athletes.
Peter Jurich, Women’s Basketball Beat Reporter / October 27, 2025
Ashton Millender and Jessica January return to DePaul’s sideline following productive careers as student athletes.
File-Meg Newman (9) and Kate Clark (25) walk onto the court during a game on Monday, Mar. 3, 2025. DePaul women’s basketball starts their regular season on Nov. 4.

Potbelly Milkshakes and Fast Breaks: The bond behind DePaul’s dynamic duo

The Blue Demons are banking on the leadership on the court of two key returning players who have developed a special bond off of it.
Peter Jurich, Women’s Basketball Beat Writer / October 27, 2025
The Blue Demons are banking on the leadership on the court of two key returning players who have developed a special bond off of it.
DePaul redshirt freshman guard Alayna West (3) dribbles the ball against Milwaukee at the women's basketball exhibition game at McGrath-Phillips Arena on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. West was DePaul's highest scorer with 14 points.

A Perfect Split for a Fresh Start: Jill Pizzotti’s first DePaul squad balances new and old

The Blue Demons look to turn the page to a new era and climb the ranks of the Big East.
Peter Jurich, Women’s Basketball Beat Reporter / October 27, 2025

The 2025-26 women's basketball season is about to tip off, ringing in a new era for the program in Lincoln Park. In her first season as the full-time head coach, Jill Pizzotti, a former DePaul assistant...

‘Application pending’: A look into DePaul women's basketball ‘charge club’

‘Application pending’: A look into DePaul women’s basketball ‘charge club’

A wall of photos, friendly competition and a “charge queen” title are redefining what team grit looks like for the Blue Demons.
Laura Vázquez David, La DePaulia Content Managing Editor / October 27, 2025
A wall of photos, friendly competition and a “charge queen” title are redefining what team grit looks like for the Blue Demons.
CJ Gunn, NJ Benson and Layden Blocker talk during DePaul men's basketball media day on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 at Wintrust Arena. DePaul won four conference games last year.

Benson, Blocker and Gunn: A ‘brotherhood’ with an impact

This relationship was established quickly between the three and is guiding them — and the team — into the 2025-26 season.
Ashley Mezewich, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer / October 27, 2025
This relationship was established quickly between the three and is guiding them — and the team — into the 2025-26 season.
DePaul senior guard CJ Gunn (11) prepares to shoot during the exhibition game against Loyola Chicago at Wintrust Arena on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. Gunn was DePaul’s leading scorer during the 2024-25 season.

Returners, new additions shine in overtime exhibition win against Loyola Chicago

The game included 17 lead changes, 16 ties, 64 personal fouls and 82 attempted free throws.
Ashley Mezewich, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer / October 27, 2025
The game included 17 lead changes, 16 ties, 64 personal fouls and 82 attempted free throws.
Before The Buzzer: DePaul’s favorite pre-game jamz

Before The Buzzer: DePaul’s favorite pre-game jamz

Men’s and women’s basketball share their go-to pre-game songs.
Laura Vázquez David and Peyton Hopp / October 27, 2025

The sports editors asked the players and head coaches during the men’s and women’s basketball media days what their favorite pregame songs are. There was a wide range of answers, including artists...

Head coach Chris Holtmann speaks to the media at Wintrust Arena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Holtmann enters his second year at the helm of DePaul men's basketball.  Photo by Zoey Duchene.

Brick by Brick: Year two of Holtmann’s tenure at the helm of DePaul men’s basketball

With five returners and 11 new players, the Blue Demons gear up to climb the Big East.
Laura Vázquez David and Ashley Mezewich / October 27, 2025
With five returners and 11 new players, the Blue Demons gear up to climb the Big East.
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