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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

24-25 Basketball Preview

Jorie Allen looks to the hoop to shoot on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, against Winona State. Allen is headed into her fifth season as a Blue Demon.

Photo Gallery: DePaul women’s basketball starts their season off strong

Jaydi Vasquez, Photographer November 4, 2024

DePaul women's basketball played against Winona State on Oct. 28 at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons beat the Wazoos 73-58. The star player was Jorie Allen, who scored 25 points and made 71.4% of her field...

Jorie Allen fends off an opponent, beginning her fifth season with the Blue Demons, on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at McGrath Philips Arena. DePaul defeated Lewis 83-41.

Rediscovering her passion: Jorie Allen’s journey back to DePaul

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor November 4, 2024

Jorie Allen’s dad, Jeff, played for DePaul basketball from 1981 through 1983, and her mom, Linda, grew up south of Chicago in Harvey. Allen’s dad didn’t want to pressure Allen into going to DePaul,...

Jorie Allen looks to the hoop to shoot on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, against Winona State. Allen is headed into her fifth season as a Blue Demon.

Embracing the challenge and taking advantage of the opportunity: DePaul women’s basketball preview

Nathan Klepp and Peyton Hopp November 4, 2024

DePaul women’s basketball enters the 2024 campaign off the heels of another losing season, something head coach Doug Bruno is not used to. He also is not used to taking a day off, which, according to...

Assistant coach, Jack Owens, gives commands from the sidelines in DePaul's sole exhibition game against Illinois Wesleyan University on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Owens joins the Blue Demons after a stint in Ohio State, coaching along Chris Holtmann.

Coaching overload? How DePaul’s experienced staff is shaping the new-look Demons

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor November 4, 2024

We have all heard the phrase “too many cooks in the kitchen.” DePaul men’s basketball practice on Monday, Oct. 7, sounded like the kitchen. As the still-freshly-assembled Blue Demon players scrambled...

DePaul forward, Troy D'Amico, slam dunks during the DePaul men's basketball exhibition game against Illinois Wesleyan University on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. D'Amico scored nine points and collected one block in the 76-60 victory.

Photo Gallery: DePaul men’s basketball starts their season

Jaydi Vasquez, Photographer November 4, 2024

DePaul men's basketball opened their season with an exhibition match against Illinois Wesleyan University on Sunday, Oct. 27. The Blue Demons beat the Titans 76-60. Transfer sophomore guards Layden Blocker...

Peyton’s Power Hour: DePaul women’s basketball — and Coach Bruno — deserve more recognition

Peyton’s Power Hour: DePaul women’s basketball — and Coach Bruno — deserve more recognition

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor November 4, 2024

With a completely new DePaul men’s basketball team and coaching staff, including the addition of former Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann, fans are looking to the men’s team to be a beacon of light....

DePaul guard Conor Enright talks to reporters on the sidelines after practice on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at the McGrath-Phillips Arena. Enright did not play in the exhibition on October 28 and is expected to debut for DePaul's home opener on November 4.

From Drake to DePaul: Conor Enright is ready to lead the rebirth of men’s basketball

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer November 4, 2024

DePaul guard Conor Enright may not be the loudest voice in the locker room or the biggest guy on the team, but his teammates and coaches see him as a leader for this new era of DePaul men’s basketball. “I...

Taylor Johnson-Matthews shoots from the free throw line on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Johnson-Matthews scored five points on Monday.

DePaul and Taylor Johnson-Matthews: An eight-month mission to get to the Big East

Nathan Klepp, Sports News Beat Writer November 4, 2024

The path to success isn’t always a linear one. There may be detours along the way. But in the end, the journey is what matters. When she took the nearly 12-hour drive to Pearl River Community College...

Letter from the editor: Back to square one

Letter from the editor: Back to square one

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor November 4, 2024

Don’t fall for the hype. Get excited. Set your expectations low. This is the year we beat Marquette. Where will the bar be set for DePaul men’s basketball, considering the team basically came out...

DePaul forward, Troy D'Amico, slam dunks during the DePaul men's basketball exhibition game against Illinois Wesleyan University on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. D'Amico scored nine points and collected one block in the 76-60 victory.

‘Nothing to lose, everything to prove’: DePaul men’s basketball aims to end 20-year-slump

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer November 4, 2024

Two words describe DePaul men's basketball over the last couple of decades: frustration and underachievement. DePaul has not been to the NCAA March Madness tournament since the 2003-04 season. They...

Basketball season is here DeJamz

Basketball season is here DeJamz

Peyton Hopp and Ryan Hinske November 4, 2024

While we haven’t played sports since high school, we have been to plenty of sports events and know a thing or two about what the best songs are to get ready for a game. Walking into this basketball season,...

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