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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Basketball

Method behind the madness — sorting out the NCAA’s transfer portal

Method behind the madness — sorting out the NCAA’s transfer portal

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor April 28, 2025

This year’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament will be remembered for a clash of the formidable: all four one-seeded teams in the bracket met in the Final Four for just the second time in history. Records...

Photo: Eva Epley, Photo Illustration: Jake Cox

DePaul lands 7’2” center from the transfer portal

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer April 21, 2025

DePaul has landed 7’2” 220 lbs center Khaman Maker from St. John’s via the transfer portal, he announced on his Instagram.  Maker is from Juban, South Sudan. Maker was expected to redshirt...

Layden Blocker dribbles around Cincinnati during the Crown tournament on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Room for a king? Crown tournament may mean big changes for men’s college basketball

Ethan Medel, Contributing Writer April 21, 2025

The College Basketball Crown tournament’s format could put other postseason college basketball tournaments in jeopardy. The cash prize for the participants makes the Crown a more attractive option than...

Photo: Eva Epley, Photo Illustration: Jake Cox

DePaul lands Pittsburgh guard as roster takes shape

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer April 20, 2025

DePaul has secured another commitment as the 2025-26 roster begins to take shape. Per Arman Jovic of PDT Scouting, University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) transfer Amsal Delalic has committed to DePaul.  Delalic...

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (1) goes up for a shot between Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, left, and center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Strus talks DePaul, Cavs ahead of playoffs

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor April 14, 2025

Max Strus probably wishes Tuesday’s game was in Chicago. The Cleveland Cavaliers guard and his teammates have outdone nearly everyone’s expectations, clinching the Eastern Conference’s top seed...

The high stakes of sports betting: How athletes pay the price

The high stakes of sports betting: How athletes pay the price

Anna Retzlaff, Contributing Writer April 14, 2025

Sports betting is everywhere. From commercials during primetime games to sponsorship deals with major leagues, the industry has embedded itself into the sports world. As the money flows, so do the consequences...

CJ Gunn jumps for a shot during the first half of DePaul's game against the Cincinnati Bearcats on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. DePaul was one of four Big East teams participating in the Crown tournament.

Crown-less Blue Demons spring into offseason action

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor April 7, 2025

By the time DePaul men’s basketball reached the first round of the brand-new College Basketball Crown tournament in Las Vegas on Tuesday, they were down to eight players. After a slow start by both...

Tulane forward Kaleb Banks (1) shoots over Memphis forward Dain Dainja (42) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament, Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

DePaul lands its first transfer portal addition

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer April 2, 2025

DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann and his staff have gotten right to work after the 2024-25 season concluded as the Blue Demons have landed their first transfer, Tulane forward Kaleb Banks, per his social...

CJ Gunn jumps for a shot during the first half of DePaul's game against the Cincinnati Bearcats on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. DePaul is one of four Big East teams participating in the Crown tournament.

Live updates: DePaul falls to Cincinnati in first round of Crown Tournament

Ryan Hinske and Jaydi Vasquez April 1, 2025

Down to eight rotation players in a college basketball world in which the transfer portal opened last week, DePaul men's basketball will take on the Cincinnati Bearcats in Las Vegas to open their College...

Layden Blocker drives to the basket on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Madison Square Garden. Blocker collected five rebounds to go along with his 25 points.

DePaul accepts postseason bid to College Basketball Crown tournament

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer March 17, 2025

DePaul men’s basketball has accepted a bid to the new postseason tournament — the College Basketball Crown — in Las Vegas, per the bracket revealed on FS1 morning show “Breakfast Ball.” DePaul...

DePaul guard Isaiah Rivera slashes to the lane in the second half of DePaul's quarterfinals matchup against Creighton on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Rivera played all 50 minutes, scoring 17 points and collecting nine rebounds.

Despite heartbreaking loss, DePaul says this is only the beginning

Nick Palazzolo and Ryan Hinske March 14, 2025

Hobbled, battered and beaten, they clawed until the bitter end. It was a tale as old as March; a scrappy underdog refusing to go away. This is the story of the 2024-25 DePaul Blue Demons. Despite a...

CJ Gunn defends the ball during the first half during DePaul's game against Creighton on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Madison Square Garden. DePaul is in its second round of the Big East Tournament.

Live updates: heavy underdog DePaul takes Creighton to double overtime

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor March 13, 2025

After a thrilling upset against seven seed Georgetown, the DePaul Blue Demons advance to play No. 2 Creighton in the second round of the Big East Tournament. Creighton heads to Madison Square Garden...

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