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Heirman linked to convicted agent’s phone records

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief • November 5, 2018

DePaul assistant men’s basketball coach Shane Heirman was accused of paying former five-star recruit Brian Bowen II’s father to attend La Lumiere High School during testimony in the trial...

DePaul picked last in Big East but is optimistic

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief • October 26, 2018

With DePaul’s first exhibition game just a week away, DePaul head coach Dave Leitao, as well as, seniors Max Strus and Eli Cain were in New York for Big East Media Day. While all three expressed optimism...

Guilty verdicts handed down in pay-for-play scheme

Andrew Hattersley, Assistant Sports Editor • October 25, 2018

After deliberating for more than 19 hours over three days, a jury on Wednesday convicted the three defendants accused of pay-for-play schemes to influence recruits to attend Louisville, Kansas and NC State. Adidas...

Lenti Ponsetto, Leitao, DePaul file order of protection against former assistant coach who challenges claims

Benjamin Conboy & Shane Rene, Editor in Chief & Managing Editor • October 15, 2018

DePaul University, Athletic Director Jean Lenti Ponsetto and men’s basketball coach Dave Leitao led for an emergency order of protection from former assistant head coach Rick Carter after...

New testimony in NCAA trial hits another DePaul men’s basketball coach

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief • October 9, 2018

As the trial continues surrounding the NCAA’s corruption scandal, Brian Bowen Sr., the father of former five-star recruit Brian Bowen II, made new allegations about DePaul assistant men’s basketball...

Lopez joins crowded DePaul backcourt

Paul Steeno • October 8, 2018

The DePaul Blue Demons roster for the 2019-2020 season just got one man stronger today, as 6-foot-5-inch shooting guard Oscar Lopez has given a verbal commitment to DePaul University and head coach...

DePaul lands top 100 recruit

Andrew Hattersly, Sports Editor • October 8, 2018

Romeo Weems has company for the second time since he committed to DePaul on May 22, 2018, as another top 100 recruit jumped on board Sunday morning. This time it’s Uplift Community High School...

NCAA trial hits assistant men’s basketball coach

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief • October 8, 2018

The FBI’s sweeping investigation into bribery and corruption in college basketball hit the courtroom this week, featuring testimony on Thursday from Brian Bowen Sr., the father of former five-...

King of the Court

Paul Steeno • October 7, 2018

There are lions in Chicago. Two iconic bronze lions have guarded the entrance of the Art Institute of Chicago for 124 years. Four miles north, real lions prowl about at the Kovler Lion House at Lincoln...

DePaul assistant Shane Heirman named in NCAA corruption trial

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief • October 5, 2018

The FBI’s sweeping investigation into bribery and corruption in college basketball hit the courtroom this week, featuring testimony on Thursday from Brian Bowen Sr., the father of former five-star recruit...

Blue Demons nab three star, class of 2019 recruit

Paul Steeno • October 3, 2018

The DePaul Blue Demons roster for the 2019-2020 season just got one man stronger today. According to 247Sports.com, 2019 6-foot-5-inch shooting guard Oscar Lopez has given a verbal commitment to DePaul...

Third time around, grad transfer lands at DePaul

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief • September 17, 2018

Last week the DePaul men’s basketball team announced that graduate transfer Lyrik Shreiner will be joining the 2018-2019 roster. Shreiner will be eligible for two seasons after previously playing at...