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CJ Gunn jumps for a shot during the first half of DePaul's game against the Cincinnati Bearcats on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. DePaul was one of four Big East teams participating in the Crown tournament.

[Photo] Crown-less Blue Demons spring into offseason action

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
April 7, 2025
Cincinnati catches the ball while CJ Gunn and Isaiah Rivera jump to guard on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Gunn led the way for the Blue Demons with 16 points.

[Photo] Holtmann on next season

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
April 1, 2025
Day Day Thomas plans his next move while dribbling on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Cincinnati had six players score in double figures.

[Photo] Cincinnati is red hot

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
April 1, 2025
DePaul watches the game from the sidelines during the second half on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at MGM Grand Garden Arena. "I feel really good … to be able to, more than anything else, compete like we did in the Big East Tournament, to play the way we did at the end of the year," Holtmann said about next season.

[Photo] Three-pointer, steal, offensive rebound, three-pointer

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
April 1, 2025
Isaiah Rivera fights for possession while Simas Lukošius, left, and Day Day Thomas block on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Rivera made two straight three-pointers early in the second half.

[Photo] Foul on Rivera under review

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
April 1, 2025
NJ Benson jumps to the basket for a shot during the second half on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Benson scored 15 points.

[Photo] DePaul sees bottom of the net

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
April 1, 2025
Layden Blocker listens to Chris Holtmann during a timeout in the second half on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Blocker walked off the court with an arm injury but according to Holtmann, everything looks good.

[Photo] Holtmann on Blocker

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
April 1, 2025
Cincinnati celebrates their win from the bench on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at MGM Grand Garden Arena. The final score of the game was 61-83, with DePaul losing and heading back to Chicago.

[Photo] Final – DePaul 61, Cincinnati 83

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
April 1, 2025
Dan Skillings Jr. fights for the ball while Théo Pierre-Justin tries to block on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at MGM Grand Garden Arena. The Crown tournament started on March 31st.

[Photo] Dry spell leads to Holtmann timeout

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
April 1, 2025
A DePaul fan cheers in the stands during the first half on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Prior to the Crown tournament, DePaul has won three of their last five games.

[Photo] Sixth lead change

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
April 1, 2025
Chris Holtmann talks with Layden Blocker on the sidelines on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, during the first half at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Blocker announced that he will be playing with DePaul next season.

[Photo] DePaul going to bench early

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
April 1, 2025
Layden Blocker shouts during a timeout during the first half on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at MGM Grand Garden Arena. DePaul fell behind Cincinnati at half-time, with a score of 33-23.

[Photo] Cincinnati 33, DePaul 23 at half

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
April 1, 2025
Simas Lukošius dribbles down the court while Chris Riddle tries to get in front on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at MGM Grand Garden Arena. DePaul averages 72.8 points per game.

[Photo] 4-17 combined start

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
April 1, 2025
CJ Gunn jumps for a shot during the first half of DePaul's game against the Cincinnati Bearcats on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. DePaul is one of four Big East teams participating in the Crown tournament.

Live updates: DePaul falls to Cincinnati in first round of Crown Tournament

Ryan Hinske and Jaydi Vasquez
April 1, 2025
Head coach Doug Bruno facilitates the huddle during a match against Butler on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Wednesday was his last home game of Bruno's 38th season as DePaul's head coach.

[Photo] DePaul women’s basketball head coach Doug Bruno steps down

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
March 28, 2025
Catcher Zoe Levine steps up to the plate during a match against Seton Hall on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Cacciatore Stadium. Levine, a freshman, had one hit in the game.

[Photo] DePaul loses home-opening series to Seton Hall, gets first Big East win of season

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer
March 18, 2025
CJ Gunn goes up for a shot while Drew Fielder jumps to block the shot on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Gunn scored 17 points.

[Photo] DePaul has three-point lead with 55.6 remaining

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer
March 8, 2025
Chris Holtmann yells along the sidelines during the second half on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Both of their previous wins came against Big East opponents.

[Photo] DePaul 70 – Georgetown 63 4:20 remaining

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer
March 8, 2025
JJ Traynor tried to keep control of the ball while Jordan Burks guards on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Traynor scored 12 points during the game.

[Photo] Game continues to be close

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer
March 8, 2025
Layden Blocker dribbles while Georgetown blocks during the second half of the game on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Blocker's dunk sealed the victory for the Blue Demons.

[Photo] DePaul 46 – Georgetown 44 15:00 remaining

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer
March 8, 2025
DePaul's men's basketball team celebrates their win on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. The team will play in the Big East tournament on Wednesday, March 12.

[Photo] FINAL – DePaul 83 – Georgetown 77

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer
March 8, 2025
Chris Holtmann yells to his team during the first half on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul ended the first half ahead, with a score of 38-36.

[Photo] DePaul struggling to protect the paint

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer
March 8, 2025
David Thomas looks to dribble past Drew Fielder on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons maintained their offensive strength throughout the first half.

[Photo] DePaul 15- Georgetown 13 13:09 remaining in the first half

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer
March 8, 2025
Isaiah Rivera jumps towards the basket while Malik Mack falls back on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. If they win this game, they will head into the Big East Tournament on a 2-game winning streak.

[Photo] Live Updates: DePaul defeats Georgetown 83-77

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer
March 8, 2025
Isaiah Rivera holds the ball close as Georgetown crowds him on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Rivera led DePaul in points throughout the first half.

[Photo] DePaul Starters vs. Georgetown

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer
March 8, 2025
JJ Traynor looks to shoot the ball while Malik Mack comes in from behind on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Traynor started the game.

[Photo] DePaul 38 – Georgetown 36 Halftime

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer
March 8, 2025
DePaul's men's basketball team celebrates on the bench during their game against Butler at Wintrust Arena on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. It was a close game, with a final score of 84-72, in favor of Butler.

[Photo] Game continues to be close

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer
February 22, 2025
Butler's Kolby King and Pierre Brooks II and DePaul's CJ Gunn, center, wait for a rebound on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul averages 35.4 rebounds per game.

[Photo] DePaul down one with 7:20 remaining

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer
February 22, 2025
Jacob Meyer looks to make a shot while a player from Butler tries to block on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul has made 43.7% of their shots this season.

[Photo] DePaul struggling offensively and defensively

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer
February 22, 2025
Dave Corzine’s jersey starts its journey into the rafters of Wintrust Arena on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. Corzine was honored during halftime of the game.

[Photo] Dave Corzine’s No. 40 jersey in the rafters

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer
February 22, 2025
CJ Gunn looks to make a pass against Butler on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Besides Conor Enright, who is currently injured and averages the most minutes per game (30), CJ Gunn averages the most with 25.

[Photo] DePaul Starters vs. Butler

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer
February 22, 2025
Layden Blocker jumps into the air towards the basket on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. " ... I just got to get back into that rhythm and that confidence that I had preseason," Blocker said.

[Photo] Layden Blocker on being 4 for 6 from three

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer
February 23, 2025
Chris Holtmann watches DePaul's game against Butler on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Holtmann wants to see growth and a better defensive effort from his team.

[Photo] Chris Holtmann on what he wants to see from his team to close out the year

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer
February 23, 2025
Troy D'Amico makes a slam dunk during DePaul's game against Butler on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul has only won two games against Big East conference opponents this season.

Live Updates: DePaul falls to Butler 84-72

Ashley Mezewich and Jaydi Vasquez
February 22, 2025
Taylor Johnson-Matthews dribbles the ball during DePaul’s game against Villanova on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. DePaul is currently on a two game losing streak.

[Photo] Live Updates: DePaul loses to Creighton 74-83

Peyton Hopp and Laura Vázquez David
February 23, 2025
Isaiah Rivera drives towards the basket on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul closes out a two-game home stand against Villanova that dominated the Blue Demons in their last matchup on Jan. 4.

[Photo] No. 10 St. Johns takes down DePaul 89-61, Live Updates

Nick Palazzolo and Peyton Hopp
February 19, 2025
Santiago Dávila practica con sus compañeros de equipo en el Chicago Fire Pitch el jueves 7 de febrero de 2025. Santiago está en su último año en DePaul como portero del equipo de fútbol masculino.

[Photo] A 2,000 millas de distancia, los porteros mexicanos de DePaul mantienen un vínculo único

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
February 17, 2025
Santiago Davila trains with the DePaul Men's soccer team at the Chicago Fire Pitch on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2025. The team practices three times a week, building endurance and player communication.

[Photo] 2,000 miles apart, DePaul goalkeepers maintain unique bond

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
February 17, 2025
Taylor Johnson-Matthews dribbles the ball during DePaul's game against Villanova on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Taylor Johnson-Matthews got a season high 26 points against Seton Hall on Feb. 1.

[Photo] DePaul 48- Villanova 45 8:43 left

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
February 12, 2025
Jorie Allen stands between plays during DePaul's game against Villanova on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Jorie Allen has been on the Big East Honor Roll six times this season.

[Photo] Villanova 37- DePaul 34 3:59 Q3

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
February 12, 2025
Members of the DePaul women's basketball team watches the game from the bench at Wintrust Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. The team lost to Villanova by six points.

[Photo] FINAL- Villanova 62, DePaul 56

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
February 12, 2025
DePaul women's basketball Interim Head Coach Jill Pizzotti shouts from the bench on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. DePaul trailed close behind Villanova in points during the second half of the game.

[Photo] Villanova 59 – DePaul 50 2:11 left

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
February 12, 2025
Summer Lee dribbles the ball during the first half against Villanova on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. DePaul currently has a 7-6 record against Big East opponents.

[Photo] Timeout- DePaul

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
February 12, 2025
Meg Newman shoots the ball during the first half at Wintrust Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Meg Newman got a season high 12 rebounds against Providence on Feb. 6.

[Photo] Villanova 30- DePaul 28 HALFTIME

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
February 12, 2025
DePaul women's basketball meets before the start of their game against Villanova at Wintrust Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. DePaul has won two of their last five games.

[Photo] Starters for DePaul

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
February 12, 2025
Kate Clarke dribbles the ball during the first half of the game against Villanova on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Clarke averages 10.4 points per game.

[Photo] Live Updates – DePaul fails to defeat Villanova

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
February 12, 2025
Layden Blocker works around Villanova on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul lost to Villanova, 49-59.

[Photo] Nova up to 47% from deep

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
February 5, 2025
Chirs Holtmann yells at his players during the second half on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. “It was night and day,” Holtmann said. “I thought we’ve gotten better as a group in the last month, for sure. We’d obviously love to be at full strength … but it’s night and day.”

[Photo] Final – Villanova 59, DePaul 49

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
February 5, 2025
CJ Gunn puts up a shot during the second half on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Gunn’s fifth steal resulted in a missed turnaround jumper from the DePaul forward.

[Photo] 12 minutes left, Villanova leads 42-35

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
February 5, 2025
David Thomas looks for a pass while Villanova guards on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. “But Coach (Holtmann) has been telling me, not even recently, but the whole season, just to stay ready," Thomas said.

[Photo] David Thomas on DePaul’s “next man up” mentality

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
February 5, 2025
JJ Traynor dunks during the first half of DePaul's game against Villanova on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul has only defeated the Wildcats once in the last 15 years.

[Photo] Timeout Villanova as DePaul takes the lead

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
February 5, 2025
A DePaul fan celebrates in the student section on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. The Wildcats lead 29-26 at the end of the first half.

[Photo] At half, Thomas achieves season high in just 12 minutes

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
February 5, 2025
Layden Blocker moves around Villanova during the first half of their game on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Blocker started the game.

[Photo] Starters announced

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
February 5, 2025
Isaiah Rivera drives towards the basket on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul closes out a two-game home stand against Villanova that dominated the Blue Demons in their last matchup on Jan. 4.

[Photo] Live Updates: DePaul can’t overcome shooting woes in loss to Villanova

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
February 5, 2025
CJ Gunn guards the ball against Creighton on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. He enters the game against Seton Hall as DePaul's second-leading scorer (11.9 points per game).

[Photo] Live Updates: Blue Demons capsize Pirates for first Big East home win

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
February 2, 2025
DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann shouts from the Blue Demon bench Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul's game at Butler on Saturday was Holtmann's first game coaching at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis since 2017, when he coached Butler University.

[Photo] Holtmann returns to Hinkle, Blue Demons fall to Bulldogs

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
January 27, 2025
Fans cheer on the men's basketball team as they play against Creighton on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. The men's team lost to Creighton 73-49.

[Photo] Peyton’s Power Hour: Is it time to be a loud and proud DePaul basketball fan?

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
January 27, 2025
CJ Gunn guards the ball against Creighton on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. DePaul makes 40.8% of their field goals against Big East opponents.

[Photo] Gunn up to eight points in half

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
January 21, 2025
Shane Thomas guards the ball against DePaul on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Creighton held a steady lead against DePaul through much of the game.

[Photo] Creighton’s run continues

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
January 21, 2025
DePaul men's basketball huddles up at the start of the game on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. DePaul won their first Big East game in 730 days against Georgetown on Jan. 17.

[Photo] Starters announced

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
January 21, 2025
Chris Holtmann shouts from the bench during the first half on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Holtmann coached the men’s basketball team at Ohio State for seven years before coming to DePaul.

[Photo] Holtmann calls timeout

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
January 21, 2025
Conor Enright shoots the ball during the first half during DePaul's game against Creighton on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Enright is the only player that has started all 20 games this season.

[Photo] Slow start for Blue Demon shooters

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
January 21, 2025
Chris Riddle, Troy D'Amico and Seoku Konneh watch from the sidelines on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. DePaul averages 68.37 points against Big East opponents.

[Photo] First half ends with DePaul trailing by 12

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
January 21, 2025
Layden Blocker guards the ball during the DePaul Men's Basketball game against Creighton on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. DePaul currently has a record of 1-7 against Big East opponents.

[Photo] Live updates: Creighton ends DePaul men’s positive momentum with 24-point win

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
January 21, 2025
Xavier's Jerome Huner and Dante Maddox Jr. block Troy D'Amico on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. D'Amico comes from Southern Illinois.

[Photo] Live updates: DePaul men’s basketball loses an overtime thriller versus No. 7 Marquette

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
January 14, 2025
Xavier's Jerome Huner and Dante Maddox Jr. block Troy D'Amico on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. D'Amico comes from Southern Illinois.

[Photo] DePaul 20- Xavier 17 7:28 remaining in the first half

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
January 11, 2025
Jacob Meyer dribbles the ball while Xavier's Dayvion McKnight guards on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Meyer played 23 minutes.

[Photo] Holtmann on balancing rest and practice with quick turnaround schedule:

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
January 11, 2025
Conor Enright looks to pass the ball while Xavier's Marcus Foster guards on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Enright scored five points during the game.

[Photo] Holtmann on Conor Enright’s shoulder injury:

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
January 11, 2025
Chris Holtmann directs his players during their game on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul lost to Xavier, 77-63.

[Photo] Chris Holtmann on his message to the fan base right now:

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
January 11, 2025
David Skogman goes for a layup while Xavier's Dante Maddox Jr. tries to block the shot on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Chicago. Skogman appeared and started in 17 games before suffering a season-ending injury last season at Davidson.

[Photo] Live Updates: DePaul drops contest to Xavier 63-77, Freemantle scores 20

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
January 11, 2025
DePaul guard, Conor Enright, holds and defends the ball against UConn on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Enright scored 18 points in the 81-68 loss.

[Photo] DePaul men’s basketball falls to UConn on New Year’s Day, Enright shines

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
January 2, 2025
DePaul guard, Jacob Meyer, dribbles the ball against Providence on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Meyer scored 12 points in the 70-63 loss.

[Photo] DePaul basketball’s transformation: Chris Holtmann sparks early turnaround

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
December 29, 2024
DePaul guard, CJ Gunn, shoots the ball against Providence on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Gunn scored two points and two rebounds in the 70-63 loss.

[Photo] DePaul falls to Providence in overtime in Big East opener

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
December 12, 2024
Chris Holtmann coaches from the sidelines during a preseason game for the men's basketball team on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Wintrust Arena.

[Photo] Chis Holtmann wants to buy you food — here’s how

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
November 4, 2024
Jorie Allen looks to the hoop to shoot on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, against Winona State. Allen is headed into her fifth season as a Blue Demon.

Photo Gallery: DePaul women’s basketball starts their season off strong

Jaydi Vasquez, Photographer
November 4, 2024
DePaul forward, Troy D'Amico, slam dunks during the DePaul men's basketball exhibition game against Illinois Wesleyan University on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. D'Amico scored nine points and collected one block in the 76-60 victory.

Photo Gallery: DePaul men’s basketball starts their season

Jaydi Vasquez, Photographer
November 4, 2024
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