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The DePaulia

DePaul's Student Newspaper — Since 1923

The DePaulia

DePaul's Student Newspaper — Since 1923

The DePaulia

Basketball

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

‘I don’t want to lose’: Javon Freeman-Liberty proving to be DePaul’s leader this season

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief / November 23, 2021

DePaul was searching for answers in the second half against Western Illinois on Saturday. The Blue Demons were playing poorly for most of the game, struggling to score and having a hard time keeping the...

DePaul senior guard Javon Freeman-Liberty scored a career-high 33 points in the team's win over Western Illinois Saturday night at Wintrust Arena.

Men’s basketball: Freeman-Liberty leads DePaul past Western Illinois

Joshua M. Hicks, Assistant Sports Editor / November 21, 2021

It was not always a pretty site to see, but the Blue Demons pulled off their opening win to their Blue Demon Classic against Western Illinois 84-80 behind a historical performance by their leader, senior...

Javon Freeman-Liberty dribbles the ball up-court during the Blue Demons' win over Central Michigan on November 13, 2021.

Men’s Basketball: DePaul shakes off Rutgers 73-70, improve to 3-0

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor / November 19, 2021

DePaul capped off the Big East vs Big Ten Gavitt Tip-Off Games with a duel with Rutgers. The short-handed Blue Demons shrugged off the Scarlet Knights’ attacks, and late efforts from David Jones lifted...

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DePaul men’s basketball announces signing of forward Javan Johnson

Ryan Taylor, Staff Writer / November 15, 2021

DePaul basketball announced the signing of Iowa State University’s Javan Johnson as a graduate transfer on Nov. 5. He will be eligible to play for the Blue Demons once he completes his fall degree...

DePaul students cheering on the men's basketball team on Wednesday.

DePaul embraces revival of fans at Wintrust Arena

Joshua M. Hicks, Assistant Sports Editor / November 14, 2021

Wintrust Arena has not had any DePaul basketball games with fans in attendance since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. Now that fans are back, the rejuvenation of team support and spirit will bring...

Javon Freeman-Liberty dribbles the ball up-court during the Blue Demons' win over Central Michigan on November 13, 2021.

Men’s basketball: DePaul breezes past Central Michigan for second victory of the season

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief / November 13, 2021

It’s less than a week into the 2021-22 college basketball season, but DePaul is already missing four key players: Ahamad Bynum, Jalen Terry, Tyon Grant-Foster and Javon Johnson. That, however, did not...

DePaul senior guard Javon Freeman-Liberty dribbles the ball up during Wednesday's win over Coppin State at Wintrust Arena.

Men’s basketball: DePaul defeats Coppin State to begin regular season

Darcy Waskiewicz, Sports Editor / November 11, 2021

The DePaul men’s basketball team tipped off the season against Coppin State University at Wintrust Arena on Wednesday. And while the Blue Demons struggled in the first half, the team flew through the...

DePaul senior guard Tyon Grant-Foster looks to get the basket during Wednesday night's game against Coppin State.

Grant-Foster taken to the hospital during DePaul’s season-opening win

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief / November 10, 2021

DePaul senior guard Tyon Grant-Foster had to be taken to the hospital during halftime on Wednesday, according to head coach Tony Stubblefield.  Grant-Foster ended up playing 15 minutes in the first...

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

Next man up: Tony Stubblefield is ready to carve out his own DePaul path

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief / November 8, 2021

Growing up in Clinton, Iowa, Tony Stubblefield would always try to watch as much college basketball as possible. Basketball has always been a part of Stubblefield’s life — and it started when he was...

Brandon Johnson taking a free throw in Thursday's exhibition game.

Chicago kids Brandon Johnson and Shaheed Medlock use extra year to come home

Darcy Waskiewicz, Sports Editor / November 8, 2021

After their college careers were affected by Covid, graduate students Brandon Johnson and Shaheed Medlock of the DePaul men’s basketball team were given the chance to play an extra year. Like many,...

Fans at the Men's Basketball exhibition game on THursday, Nov 4.

What to know about Wintrust Arena as DePaul basketball begins

Zach Elliott, Staff Writer / November 7, 2021

For the first time in months, fans of DePaul men’s and women’s basketball will flock to Wintrust Arena as the teams’ seasons kick off this week. As students and fans prepare to enjoy home games at...

Big East conference rumored to expand

Big East conference rumored to expand

Ryan Taylor, Staff Writer / October 25, 2021

The Big East conference is looking at the possibility of expanding to a 12-team athletic conference, according to an interview in The Athletic with Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman.  The decision...

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