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Oregon connections continue on and off the court for DePaul men’s basketball

Oregon connections continue on and off the court for DePaul men’s basketball

Darcy Waskiewicz, Sports Editor January 10, 2022

The DePaul men’s basketball roster and staff are full of different backgrounds and schools, creating a diverse and experienced team. However, for a few members of the team, the connections they share...

Villanova guard Colin Gillespie, who scored 28 points, dribbling into the paint in the second half.

Freeman-Liberty’s career night spoiled by Gillespie, Villanova

Joshua M. Hicks, Assistant Sports Editor January 8, 2022

In front of an electric crowd of 3,839 attendees, DePaul held its own for the first 30 minutes of the game before losing its grip, ultimately ending senior guard Javon Freeman-Liberty’s career night...

DePaul senior guard Javon Freeman-Liberty calls out a play during the Blue Demons' win over Western Illinois on Saturday.

Men’s basketball: DePaul unable to close out game against St. John’s, falls to 0-3 in Big East

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief January 5, 2022

DePaul needed to win on Wednesday.  A loss to a St. John’s team coming off a near three-week Covid pause would have been damaging to DePaul’s record and the momentum that it had built up during...

Providence Senior guard A.J. Reeves celebrates a 3-pointer in the first half.

Men’s Basketball: DePaul falls to Providence at home

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief January 1, 2022

Nothing went DePaul’s way versus No. 21 Providence on Saturday. Nothing worked on the offensive end. Nothing worked to contain Providence’s high-octane offense. Even free throw shooting was a struggle...

DePaul senior guard Javon Freeman-Liberty goes up for a layup against Duquesne on Tuesday at Wintrust Arena.

Men’s basketball: DePaul looks to avoid an 0-2 start when Providence visits Wintrust Arena

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief January 1, 2022

DePaul has been at this same position before. Just two years ago, the Blue Demons began the season winning 12 of their first 13 games, raising expectations to a place they haven’t been at for this program...

Tony Stubblefield looks on as DePaul faced Montevallo on Thursday in an exhibition game.

‘You just have to make more awareness to this’: Tony Stubblefield open up on how DePaul is adjusting to Covid-19

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 31, 2021

Ever since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, situations have evolved as new information comes out surrounding the virus. The last month has seen a new variant -- omicron -- emerge, causing cases to...

DePaul guard Javon Freeman-Liberty (4) shoots over Butler guard Simas Lukosius (41) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. Butler won 63-59.

Men’s basketball: DePaul falls short in loss to Butler

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 29, 2021

At times, it feels like a reoccurring nightmare if you are a DePaul fan who has previously watched this program get off to strong starts in non-conference play before struggling to win in the Big East. It’s...

Men's basketball: DePaul forced to cancel second consecutive Big East game due to Covid-19 protocols

Men’s basketball: DePaul forced to cancel second consecutive Big East game due to Covid-19 protocols

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 20, 2021

Without even playing a game in the Big East this season, DePaul finds itself in an 0-2 hole already in the conference standings.  The Blue Demons have had to cancel their first conference games of...

Senior guard Javon Freeman-Liberty assesses the offense with direction from head coach Tony Stubblefield late in the second half.

DePaul cancels its game against Creighton due to positive Covid-19 results

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 18, 2021

DePaul has had to cancel its upcoming game with Creighton due to positive Covid-19 test results in the men’s basketball program, the athletic department announced on Saturday.  According to Big East...

Outside of Wintrust Arena, home of the DePaul men's and women's basketball teams.

Men’s basketball: DePaul cancels its game against Northwestern due to positive Covid-19 test results

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 16, 2021

DePaul has had to cancel its upcoming game against Northwestern due to positive Covid-19 test results in the Blue Demons' program, the athletic department announced on Thursday. The Blue Demons and the...

Senior guard Javon Freeman-Liberty assesses the offense with direction from head coach Tony Stubblefield late in the second half.

Men’s Basketball: Blue Demons survive scrappy UIC squad, 72-66

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 14, 2021

Coming off its most impressive win of the season over Louisville on Friday, DePaul returned to action with a short trip to UIC Tuesday night. After such an emotional win over the Cardinals on the road...

DePaul forward David Jones (32) drives around Louisville forward Matt Cross (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Friday, Dec. 10, 2021.

Column: It’s a new era of DePaul men’s basketball that starts with a no-excuse mentality

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 11, 2021

In the past, DePaul would have struggled to beat Louisville on the road after going down nine twice in the game.  Shots weren’t falling. It was a buzzing crowd in their first road test. Only seven...

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