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Kaleb Banks drives to the basket against Chicago State on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 at Wintrust Arena. Banks scored eight points.

Head coach Chris Holtmann announces DePaul men’s basketball roster updates

Holtmann spoke to the media today before the Friday game against Stonehill.
Ashley Mezewich, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer / November 6, 2025

Chris Holtmann announced roster updates on Wednesday about sophomore Fabián Flores and his eligibility. He also shared that freshmen Jonas Johnson and Isaiah Medina will redshirt the 2025-26 season. Flores,...

DePaul forward NJ Benson dunks in the home opener against Chicago State at Wintrust Arena on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The senior forward started in 11 games last season.

Live Updates: DePaul men’s basketball dominates against Chicago State, 92-62

The Blue Demons kick off their regular season at Wintrust Arena.
Ashley Mezewich, Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter / November 3, 2025

The DePaul Blue Demons open their season at home against Chicago State, following two exhibition wins against Loyola Chicago and Notre Dame. Head coach Chris Holtmann said the practices leading up to the...

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.
NJ Benson dribbles the ball during a game  against Seton Hall on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. NJ Benson averages 2.2 rebounds per game against Big East opponents.

Breaking: DePaul men’s basketball exhibition game against Loyola Chicago will not be broadcast

The game was set to air on Marquee Sports Network.
Ashley Mezewich, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer / October 14, 2025

In a post published on X on Tuesday, DePaul basketball announced that the exhibition game against Loyola Chicago on Oct. 19 “will no longer be broadcast due to unforeseen circumstances.” The post...

DePaul men’s basketball lands Fabián Flores Moreno, a 7-2 center from Spain

DePaul men’s basketball lands Fabián Flores Moreno, a 7-2 center from Spain

Flores is the fifth international player on the roster.
Ashley Mezewich, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer / September 19, 2025

Fabián Flores, a 7-2 center from Murcia, Spain has committed to the Blue Demons as a redshirt.  Flores, 20, played for UCAM Murcia in the Basketball Champions League for two seasons. He also played...

DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann directs his players during morning practice on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in the Sullivan Athletic Center. Holtmann is now entering his second year as head coach of the DePaul Men's Basketball team.

DePaul men’s basketball releases 2025-26 conference schedule, approaches season looking “more like a Big East team’’

The Blue Demons are entering their second season under coach Holtmann, with key returners and additions on the roster.
Ashley Mezewich, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer / September 11, 2025

DePaul men’s basketball released their 2025-26 conference schedule on Thursday, Sept. 11. The Blue Demons now head into year two with Chris Holtmann at the helm, coming off a 14-20 overall record last...

‘Me salvó la vida’: Un joven mexicano en Chicago encuentra esperanza entre la falta de representación en el baloncesto

‘Me salvó la vida’: Un joven mexicano en Chicago encuentra esperanza entre la falta de representación en el baloncesto

La representación latina es limitada en el baloncesto profesional y universitario.
Ethan Medel, Contributing Writer / June 12, 2025

Rico se enamoró del baloncesto a los 10 años en su país natal de México, donde aprendió sobre el juego viendo a los Chicago Bulls por televisión. El baloncesto “me mantuvo alejado de los problemas...

‘Basketball saved my life’: Adjusting to America’s basketball

‘Basketball saved my life’: Adjusting to America’s basketball

Latine representation is limited in professional and collegiate basketball
Ethan Medel, Contributing Writer / June 9, 2025

Rico fell in love with basketball at age 10 in his native México, where he learned more about the game watching the Chicago Bulls on TV. Rico asked that his last name not be used due to his immigration...

Chris Holtmann yells at his team on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Wintrust Arena. The DePaul men's basketball team finished with an overall record of 14-20.

Navigating new-aged college basketball; how Chris Holtmann is approaching year two at the helm

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer / June 2, 2025

DePaul men’s basketball head coach Chris Holtmann knew when he took over the DePaul program a little more than a year ago, it wasn’t going to be easy. Holtmann arrived at Lincoln Park in March 2024...

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