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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Fisher annouced via his instagram on Friday morning that he would be transferring to DePaul.

DePaul lands transfers from Texas Tech, South Carolina with Elijah Fisher and Carter Jr.

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter May 7, 2023

DePaul head coach Tony Stubblefield continues to add talent this offseason through the transfer portal after securing both South Carolina guard Chico Carter Jr. and Texas Tech guard Elijah Fisher.  Fisher...

Fans cheer on the men’s basketball team in DePaul’s opener against Loyola Maryland on Nov. 7, 2022. Wintrust Arena sold out for the first time on Jan. 28 against Marquette, per DePaul athletics.

DePaul men’s basketball: Struggling team finds modest attendance boost

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter April 30, 2023

As the clock hit zero, the Blue Crew’s chants cried out near the Xavier bench as DePaul, against all odds, upset the No. 8 team in the country at home in front of 2,924 fans on Wednesday, Jan. 18. 10...

Tony Stubblefield will be entering his third season as head coach of DePaul men’s basketball with an overall record of 25-39. During his tenure, he has lost four players to the transfer portal.

Hoops programs struggle to attract and retain talent despite NIL

Preston Zbroszczyk, Assistant Sports Editor April 23, 2023

Name, image and likeness (NIL) has opened new resources and tools for DePaul, but years of mediocrity and failing to produce wins has caused athletes to seek opportunities elsewhere. This lingering problem...

Strus (31) and Reed (4) played together for two seasons under head coach Dave Leitao from 2017-2019.

DePaul alumni making early impact on NBA Playoffs

Steven Francis, Contributing Writer April 23, 2023

Two former Blue Demons basketball stars in guard Max Strus (2017-2019) and forward Paul Reed (2017-2020) have each made significant contributions in the early stages of the 2023 NBA Playoffs.  Strus’...

Camara, Mbengue headline DePaul’s early 2023 recruiting class

Camara, Mbengue headline DePaul’s early 2023 recruiting class

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter April 16, 2023

DePaul head coach Tony Stubblefield and staff will head back to the drawing board this offseason after a disheartening end to the 2022-23. The team will need a significant overhaul to replace several starters...

n November, Tony Stubblefield will enter his third year as head coach of the Blue Demons with a 25-39 overall record and 9-31 conference record.

Big East coaching carousel: Where DePaul fits in

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter April 9, 2023

The Big East is off to a strong start for 2023 after UConn collected its fifth National Championship. Three head coaching changes have also been made, highlighted by St. John’s hiring Hall of Fame coach...

Freshman guard Ahmad Bynum in DePauls season opener against Loyola University Maryland on Nov. 7, 2022.

Freshman guard Ahamad Bynum enters transfer portal

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter March 14, 2023

Redshirt freshman Ahamad Bynum is entering the transfer portal and possibly leaving DePaul after two seasons under head coach Tony Stubblefield.  Bynum appeared in only 11 games for the Blue Demons...

DePauls Jalen Terry (3) drives against Xaviers Souley Boum (0) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game during the quarterfinals of the Big East conference tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Playing possessed: Demons leave it all on the floor with valiant effort in Big East Tourney

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter March 12, 2023

Through disappointment and bittersweet heartbreak, DePaul’s season ended on somewhat of a high note, winning its first Big East Tournament game since 2020.  Senior Nick Ongenda’s game-winning block...

Head coach Tony Stubblefield hangs his head  after the team suffered a 90-76 loss to UConn on Jan. 31.

What now? Men’s lackluster season comes to a disheartening end

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter March 12, 2023

It’s back to the drawing board as DePaul flew back from New York facing disappointment and heartbreak after its season came to a disheartening end, losing 89-84 to Xavier in the quarterfinals of the...

DePauls Jalen Terry (3) drives against Xaviers Souley Boum (0) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game during the quarterfinals of the Big East conference tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in New York.

Valiant conclusion: DePaul falls short to Xavier, ends season with gritty performance at the Garden

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter March 10, 2023

DePaul’s up-and-down season came to an abrupt end after losing 89-84 on Thursday night to Xavier in the Big East Tournament Quarterfinals at Madison Square Garden. The Musketeers diminished the Blue...

DePauls Umoja Gibson celebrates after closing the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall during the first round of the Big East conference tournament, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in New York.

DePaul’s improbable final-minute, Ongenda’s game-winning block stuns Seton Hall at Garden

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter March 9, 2023

In a season full of heartbreaks and underachievements, DePaul pulled off one of its most dramatic victories of the season, upsetting Seton Hall 66-65 at Madison Square Garden in the opening round of the...

Senior Nick Ongenda exits the court following DePauls 84-70 loss to Creighton on senior night at Wintrust Arena.

Blue Dozen: DePaul drops 12th straight, bids farewell to seniors in finale

Max Rayman, Contributing Writer March 6, 2023

It was a somber senior night for the DePaul men’s basketball team Saturday as they fell short to Creighton, 84-70. The Blue Demons’ 12-straight losses mark its longest losing streak since the team...

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