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Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer

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Photo: Eva Epley, Photo Illustration: Jake Cox

DePaul lands 7’2” center from the transfer portal

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
April 21, 2025
Doug Bruno coaches his team during a timeout on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Bruno stepped down from coaching on March 28.

An inside look at Doug Bruno stepping down, and the search for his successor

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
April 21, 2025
Photo: Eva Epley, Photo Illustration: Jake Cox

DePaul lands Pittsburgh guard as roster takes shape

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
April 20, 2025
Colorado’s RJ Smith, right, drives past West Virginia’s Toby Okani during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

DePaul adds Colorado guard from transfer portal

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
April 9, 2025
Wofford forward Jeremy Lorenz celebrates after scoring against Furman during the second half of an college basketball championship game at the Southern Conference tournament, Monday, March 10, 2025, in Asheville, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

DePaul adds a second forward via transfer portal

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
April 7, 2025
Jorie Allen shouts ahead to her teammates as she makes her way down the court during the first half of DePaul’s game against Providence on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Allen, Meg Newman and Sumer Lee have started all 18 games this season.

From records to hearts, Jorie Allen’s impact on DePaul women’s basketball

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
April 7, 2025
Tulane forward Kaleb Banks (1) shoots over Memphis forward Dain Dainja (42) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament, Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

DePaul lands its first transfer portal addition

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
April 2, 2025
Taylor Johnson-Matthews looks for a pass on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul finished their season with an overall record of 13-19.

Five DePaul women’s basketball players enter the transfer portal

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
March 30, 2025
DePaul swings for the softball against Valparaiso on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Cacciatore Stadium. DePaul won the game 4-3.

DePaul takes advantage of extra inning miscue; takes down Valparaiso

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
March 30, 2025
Layden Blocker drives to the basket on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Madison Square Garden. Blocker collected five rebounds to go along with his 25 points.

DePaul accepts postseason bid to College Basketball Crown tournament

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
March 17, 2025
DePaul guard Isaiah Rivera slashes to the lane in the second half of DePaul's quarterfinals matchup against Creighton on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Rivera played all 50 minutes, scoring 17 points and collecting nine rebounds.

Despite heartbreaking loss, DePaul says this is only the beginning

Nick Palazzolo and Ryan Hinske
March 14, 2025
Michael Ansari shows off his baby blue DePaul jersey after the team's win on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Madison Square Garden. The Blue Demons defeated the seven seed Georgetown Hoyas 71-67.

DePaul superfan travels 850 miles to watch his team play — during finals

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
March 13, 2025
Layden Blocker drives down the court while Micah Peavy keeps up on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Madison Square Garden. DePaul won round one of the Big East Tournament against the Georgetown Hoyas.

DePaul upsets Georgetown, lives to see another day in conference tournament

Ryan Hinske and Nick Palazzolo
March 12, 2025
File- Lincoln Park community members watch as Vice President for Facility Operations, Rich Wiltse, left, architect, Joseph Antunovich, middle, Athletics Director DeWayne Peevy , far right, and Associate Vice President of Community and Government Relations, Peter Coffey demo their new athletics facility on Monday, April 29, 2024.

DePaul’s new basketball practice facility is delayed one year

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
February 20, 2025
CJ Gunn throws up a shot on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Wintrust Arena during the first half of DePaul's game against St. Johns. Before the game, Gunn averages the most points per game on DePaul with 12.3.

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

Nick Palazzolo and Peyton Hopp
February 19, 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.

Live Updates – DePaul fails to defeat Villanova

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
February 12, 2025
Layden Blocker dunks the ball during the first half of DePaul's game against Seton Hall at Wintrust Arena on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. DePaul is currently on a three-game losing streak.

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.

Holtmann returns to Hinkle, Blue Demons fall to Bulldogs

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
January 27, 2025
NJ Benson throws up a shot while Ben Gold attempts to block during the first half of the game on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul was able to go on a 15-3 run over about five and a half minutes leading to a three-point game.

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

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer
January 14, 2025
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