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Ryan Hinske

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor

Ryan is a Senior Sports Communication major at DePaul. He enjoys playing basketball and his guitar in his free time.

Contact Ryan: sports@depauliaonline.com

JJ Traynor hangs on to the rim after making a dunk during the first half on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Madison Square Garden. DePaul is undefeated against Georgetown so far this season.

Live Updates: DePaul wins dramatic first game in Big East Tournament

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
March 12, 2025
Jorie Allen's jersey hangs in DePaul's NIL shop inside Wintrust Arena on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. Before NIL, schools could not sell merchandise featuring their players' names.

Money talks: addressing constantly changing NIL policies

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
March 3, 2025
Osceola Magic guard Mac McClung celebrates after dunking over a car during the slam dunk contest at the NBA basketball All-Star Saturday night festivities Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

The Hinske Huddle: Disillusionment of NBA All-Star weekend may only grow

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
February 24, 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.

2,000 miles apart, DePaul goalkeepers maintain unique bond

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
February 17, 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.

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

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
February 17, 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.

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

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
February 5, 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.

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

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
January 21, 2025
The Hinske Huddle: The urban Midwest is already losing residents; now it's losing NFL teams

The Hinske Huddle: The urban Midwest is already losing residents; now it’s losing NFL teams

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
January 20, 2025
Allie Quigley accepts her DePaul Hall of Fame induction with Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis in Chicago. Quigley scored over 2,000 career points as a Blue Demon and went on to win a WNBA championship with the Chicago Sky.

DePaul Hall of Famers inducted with Bruno in attendance

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
January 13, 2025
Assistant coach, Jack Owens, gives commands from the sidelines in DePaul's sole exhibition game against Illinois Wesleyan University on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Owens joins the Blue Demons after a stint in Ohio State, coaching along Chris Holtmann.

Coaching overload? How DePaul’s experienced staff is shaping the new-look Demons

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
November 4, 2024
Letter from the editor: Back to square one

Letter from the editor: Back to square one

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
November 4, 2024
Basketball season is here DeJamz

Basketball season is here DeJamz

Peyton Hopp and Ryan Hinske
November 4, 2024
Head coach Doug Bruno yells instructions to his team in DePaul's game against Providence on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Bruno will miss the lead-up to the 2024-25 season after a medical incident in September.

Bruno sidelined with health complications ahead of season

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
October 14, 2024
The Hinske Huddle: The $1.8 million baseball

The Hinske Huddle: The $1.8 million baseball

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
October 14, 2024
The Hinske Huddle: Calm down, Bears fans

The Hinske Huddle: Calm down, Bears fans

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
October 7, 2024
Thousands of fans gather just after sunrise to watch NBC's "Premier League Mornings Live," previewing Chelsea's match against West Ham Saturday, September 21, near the Lincoln Park Zoo. The two-day Fan Fest celebrates the Premier League's growing community in the U.S.

Lincoln Park turned soccer hub: how the Premier League captivated the neighborhood

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
September 23, 2024
DePaul volleyball tips off for their 50th season following an eight-month renovation project on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at McGrath-Phillips Arena. The new-look arena features a 29-foot by 50-foot video board, a re-finished court and brighter LED lighting.

Bright lights, big season: Blue Demons shine in renovated arena

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
September 16, 2024
Kyle Larson, racecar diver, speeds his way through the laps of the Indy 500 on May, 26, 2024 in Speedway, Indiana.

Indy 500 displays resilience of drivers and fans in wild finish

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
May 28, 2024
DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann, right, talks to Dibs with DeWayne Peevy on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Wintrust Arena during his welcoming press conference. Holtmann's plans for the team’s future was the main topic of discussion at the press conference.

Basketball head Chris Holtmann embracing Lincoln Park, clean slate

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
May 26, 2024
The stagnation of the Chicago Bulls should be studied

The stagnation of the Chicago Bulls should be studied

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
May 26, 2024
The Hinske Huddle: Insurmountable pressure, entering the headspace of Bronny James

The Hinske Huddle: Insurmountable pressure, entering the headspace of Bronny James

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
May 21, 2024
USE THIS CAPTION Dibs poses for a photo with a fan during a game against Georgetown at Wintrust Arena on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. DePaul lost the game 77-76.

Billy Blue Demon’s visionary reflects on history, DIBS nomination

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
May 19, 2024
The Hinske Huddle: Life after Kentucky Derby, What’s next for Mystik Dan?

The Hinske Huddle: Life after Kentucky Derby, What’s next for Mystik Dan?

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
May 12, 2024
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.

Proposed basketball practice facility raises questions of student displacement

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
May 5, 2024
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) watches from the bench with teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, during the second half against the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Indianapolis.

The Hinske Huddle: Bucks’ season ends plagued with injury, future in jeopardy

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
May 5, 2024
DePaul junior Sven Moser addresses the media after a practice Thursday, April 25, at the Sullivan Athletic Center, shortly after returning from the team's Big East championship victory in Cayce, South Carolina.

Blue Demon Dynasty: DePaul men’s tennis wins third title in four years

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
April 28, 2024
Former USC football player Reggie Bush poses with his attorneys, left, Levi McCathern and Ben Crump, right, along with his and family and his Heisman trophy during a news conference at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Thursday, April, 25, 2024, in Los Angeles.

The Hinske Huddle: Reggie Bush’s Heisman saga is only beginning with reinstatement

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
April 28, 2024
Fans hold images of Iowa senior superstar Caitlin Clark at the DePaul-Iowa game in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. Clark has since become one of basketball's biggest stars and was drafted to the WNBA's Indiana Fever on Monday, April 15, 2024.

The Hinske Huddle: Caitlin Clark and WNBA may teach NBA counterparts the benefits of a shorter season

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
April 21, 2024
DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann addresses the media on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Wintrust Arena, shortly after accepting the job. Since his opening speech, Holtmann has added eight transfers to DePaul's men's basketball roster.

BRIEF: Blue Demons ink two more transfers, roster taking shape

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
April 21, 2024
Donovan Clingan (No. 32) guards DePaul guard Jalen Terry (No. 3) in UConn's matchup with DePaul Wednesday, February 14, at Wintrust Arena.

Column: Donovan Clingan etches his name into Connecticut history

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
April 14, 2024
DePaul volleyball's front-line practices blocking at a team practice Thursday, April 11, at McGrath-Phillips Arena. The court pictured is the only space available for the team's use during the spring season.

‘No Excuses’: Despite construction, DePaul volleyball rallies for spring season

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
April 14, 2024
DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann speaks with the media after his introductory press conference on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. In the past week, Holtmann secured three transfers: Troy D'Amico, CJ Gunn, and NJ Benson.

[Photo] DePaul adds three transfer players and receives a verbal commitment from another

Tom Gorski, Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter
April 7, 2024
DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann, left, gives his introductory press conference Monday, March 18, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Holtmann’s plans for the team’s future was the main topic of discussion.

[Photo] DePaul introduces Chris Holtmann as next men’s basketball head coach

Tom Gorski, Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter
April 7, 2024
Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann watches against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Holtmann will come to Chicago as DePaul's head coach after seven seasons in Columbus. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

BREAKING: DePaul hires Chris Holtmann as next head coach of Blue Demons

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
March 14, 2024
Guard Jaden Henley goes up for the dunk in a game against Georgetown on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Henley finished with 15 points.

DePaul legend’s jersey retired during Georgetown matchup

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
March 3, 2024
Sophomore Pablo Torres Almeida returns a serve at team practice as head coach Matt Brothers observes on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Lakeshore Sport & Fitness. Brothers is in his 17th season of coaching the Blue Demons.

Men’s tennis serves early success through team chemistry

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
February 25, 2024
Elijah Fisher, 22, helps his teammate Churchill Abass to his feet in a game against Seton Hall Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, at Wintrust Arena. Abass and Fisher were held to a combined 10 points between them.

Demons score under 40 for first time in 15 years, leave interim coach “embarrassed”

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
February 4, 2024
Founder and coach Pizza Bharali warms up for the DePaul Club Badminton's practice Thursday, Jan. 18, at the Ray Meyer Fitness Center.

Smashing success: Students find community in growing club sport

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
January 21, 2024
Senior guard Anaya Peoples drives to the hoop against Creighton Jan. 6, 2024, at Wintrust Arena.

Big East challenges embraced by Bruno’s Blue Demons

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
January 15, 2024
DePaul women’s basketball staff and players yell from the sidelines at an exhibition game against Iowa on Oct. 15, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Newfound depth and young talent: Women’s basketball preview

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
November 5, 2023
Letter from the Editor: DePaul basketball needs momentum

Letter from the Editor: DePaul basketball needs momentum

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
November 5, 2023
Fans gather for the DePaul-Iowa women’s charity basketball game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The outdoor game broke the record for attendance for a woman’s basketball game with 55,646 fans in attendance.

Historic attendance record set at DePaul, Iowa charity exhibition

Ryan Hinske and Vanessa Lopez
October 15, 2023
Fans gather for the DePaul-Iowa women’s charity basketball game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The outdoor game broke the record for attendance for a woman’s basketball game with 55,646 fans in attendance.

BREAKING: Historic attendance record set at DePaul, Iowa exhibition

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
October 15, 2023
DePaul professor Fred Mitchell receives the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame Excellence in Media Award on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. Mitchell was recognized for his outstanding career in sports journalism.

Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame inducts DePaul professor, player

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
October 8, 2023
Eras of Drake DeJamz

Eras of Drake DeJamz

Una Cleary and Ryan Hinske
October 8, 2023
Jorie Allen (left) and Anaya Peoples of the DePaul Women's Basketball team express their confidence in the upcoming season Wednesday, Oct. 4. Both fifth-year athletes, Allen and Peoples anticipate their final season at DePaul.

Chicago colleges connect for basketball media day

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
October 8, 2023
Freshman forward Liam Mullins (center) battles with junior forward John Gates (right) in DePaul's match against Loyola September 19

DePaul and Loyola Chicago rivalry stands strong during fall season

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
October 1, 2023
DePaul Vice President and Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy welcomes basketball season ticket holders at DePaul Athletics’ annual summer reception.

Beyond the game: DeWayne Peevy’s impact on the DePaul community

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
September 24, 2023
Men’s soccer assistant coach Martin Alba (center) acknowledges a strong first half in DePaul’s matchup against Loyola Chicago on Sept. 19

[Photo] Meet DePaul’s newest fall sports assistant coaches

Eli Smith, Contributing Writer
September 24, 2023
Olivia Borowiak racing in the Big East Cross Country Championship on Oct. 29, 2022.

DePaul Cross-Country kicks off season strong with double second-place finish

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor
September 17, 2023
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