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Paul Steeno

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Max Strus dribbles past St. John’s defender Shamorie Ponds in a game where Strus scored a career-high 43 points on March 3 in Wintrust Arena.

Former Blue Demon star participates in G League Elite Camp

Paul Steeno
May 13, 2019
Romeo Weems committed to DePaul last May, joining Markese Jacobs as one of two four-star recruits joining DePaul in 2019-20.

The next generation of DePaul men’s basketball

Paul Steeno
May 6, 2019
Charlie Moore brings up the ball for Kansas earlier this season. Moore announced his transfer from Kansas to DePaul on April 22.

Moore transferring to DePaul from Kansas

Paul Steeno
April 29, 2019
DePaul head coach Dave Leitao paces the sidelines during the Blue Demons game against Georgetown on March 6 at Wintrust Arena. Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia

Moore where that came from: DePaul lands another impact transfer

Paul Steeno
April 22, 2019
DePaul and Villanova will go on as scheduled Wednesday night. With that in mind, special parking measures were announced Tuesday afternoon.

John Diener to leave DePaul

Paul Steeno
April 22, 2019
The DePaul student section and the rest of the bleachers was packed during the Blue Demons game two victory over USF on Wednesday night at McGrath-Phillips Arena. Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia

No Wintrust, no problem: McGrath brings the love

Paul Steeno
April 6, 2019
DePaul fans watch the Blue Demons beat the Central Michigan Chippewas in the first round of the CBI tournament last Wednesday. Xavier Ortega I The DePaulia

Injury plagued Blue Demons battle for CBI championship

Paul Steeno
April 5, 2019
Sophomore forward Paul Reed dunks against Central Michigan during the Roman Catholic Basketball Invitational Wednesday night at McGrath-Phillips Arena. DePaul advanced to the quarterfinals of the tournament with a 100-86 victory. Jonathan Aguilar | The DePaulia

Blue Demons battle Chanticleers with CBI championship berth on the line

Paul Steeno
March 27, 2019
DePaul squares off against Longwood on Monday night in the quarterfinals of the CBI tournament. Richard Bodee | The DePaulia

Blue Demons CBI journey marches on with matchup against Longwood

Paul Steeno
March 25, 2019
DePaul bench players react to a big play during the Blue Demons 100-86 victory against Central Michigan in the first round of the CBI tournament on Wednesday night. Jonathan Aguilar I The DePaulia

Blue Demons advance to second round of CBI with win against Chippewas

Paul Steeno
March 20, 2019
DePaul head coach Dave Leitao talks with his team during a timeout in DePaul's victory over St. John's on March 3. The Blue Demons have another chance to end the season on a high note after a disappointing finish to the season with losses to Creighton and St. John's. Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia

Disappointed but not discouraged, fans and players welcome CBI opportunity

Paul Steeno and Shane Rene
March 20, 2019
DePaul senior guard Eli Cain drives to the basket against Georgetown freshman James Akinjo on March 6 at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons square off against Central Michigan in the first round of the CBI tournament on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

CBI Preview: Blue Demons will experience postseason play for first time since 2007

Paul Steeno
March 20, 2019
DePaul plays Central Michigan in the first round of the CBI on Wednesday evening. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

DePaul to play in the CBI; first postseason tournament apperance since 2007

Paul Steeno
March 17, 2019
Paul Reed throws down one of many Blue Demon dunks in a 90-70 win against UIC on Friday.

Reed named most improved in Big East Conference

Paul Steeno
March 11, 2019
DePaul senior guard Max Strus lines up a free throw during DePaul's victory over St John's Sunday afternoon at Wintrust Arena. Alexa Sandler | The DePaulia

All-Big East Second Team calls Strus’ name

Paul Steeno
March 10, 2019
DePaul squares off against the Central Michigan Chippewas on Wednesday night at 7 at McGrath-Phillips Arena. Alexa Sandler I The DePaulia

So Long, Wintrust

Paul Steeno, Richard Bodee, and Alexa Sandler
March 7, 2019
DePaul senior Eli Cain raises his hands in celebration as he leaves the court at the end of DePaul's 101-69 victory against Georgetown on Wednesday night. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

DePaul explodes for 101 points in dominant performance over Georgetown

Paul Steeno
March 7, 2019
Seniors Max Strus and Femi Olujobi combined for 66 points in the Blue Demons 92-83 victory against the St. John's Red Storm Sunday at Wintrust Arena. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

Strus’ 43 points lift DePaul over St. John’s on senior day

Paul Steeno
March 3, 2019
Sullivan Menard from Palmer, Alaska will be a preferred walk-on for the DePaul Blue Demon men's basketball team next season.

Sullivan Menard is trying to put Alaska basketball on the map

Paul Steeno and Andrew Hattersley
February 25, 2019
DePaul senior guard Eli Cain reacts to an unfavorable call in the first half of the Blue Demons 79-67 loss against Creighton Wednesday. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia.

Creighton Bluejays stymie Blue Demon frontcourt; beat DePaul at Wintrust

Paul Steeno
February 21, 2019
DePaul forward Paul Reed (4) shoots in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in New York. Mary Altaffer | AP

Bluejays; Blue Demons: Can DePaul cool off one of nation’s best 3-point shooting teams?

Paul Steeno
February 20, 2019
Senior guard Max Strus and freshman guard Flynn Cameron walk off the court following DePaul's 92-73 loss to Marquette Tuesday night. Will Barksdale | The DePaulia

“We ran into a buzzsaw:” Golden Eagles sever DePaul at Wintrust

Paul Steeno
February 12, 2019
Senior guard Eli Cain drives to the rim during the second half of DePaul's victory Saturday afternoon at Wintrust Arena. Richard Bodee | The DePaulia

DePaul seeks biggest win of the season against Marquette

Paul Steeno
February 12, 2019
DePaul’s newest addition Carte’Are Gordon was in attendance for DePaul’s game against Butler Wednesday night. Gordon announced his commitment on Jan. 15.

Fresh start greets Carte’Are Gordon at DePaul

Paul Steeno
February 4, 2019
Sophomore forward Paul Reed and senior forward Femi Olujobi look on during DePaul's loss to Butler on Jan. 16 at Wintrust Arena.

Revenge-minded Blue Demons welcome Providence to Wintrust

Paul Steeno
February 2, 2019
DePaul sophomore forward Jaylen Butz and senior guard Max Strus head to an official television timeout during the Blue Demons 86-74 loss against Villanova on Wednesday night. Andrew Hattersley I The DePaulia

DePaul can’t snap losing streak against red-hot Villanova squad

Paul Steeno
January 30, 2019
Paul Reed throws down one of many Blue Demon dunks in a 90-70 win against UIC on Friday.

Reed’s rise continues with nomination to Big East Honor Roll

Paul Steeno
January 21, 2019
DePaul fell to Butler 87-69 at Wintrust Arena on Wednesday night, snapping a two-game winning streak. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

Snap back to reality: DePaul falls to Bulldogs at Wintrust 87-69

Paul Steeno
January 16, 2019
Sophomore forward Paul Reed and the DePaul Blue Demons battle the Butler Bulldogs tonight at Wintrust Arena. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

Blue Demons vs. Bulldogs: Can DePaul make it three in a row?

Paul Steeno
January 16, 2019
The Blue Demons have added transfer student Carte'Are Gordon to its roster. (Konrad Markowski/The DePaulia)

Blue Demons add Saint Louis University transfer Carte’Are Gordon

Paul Steeno
January 15, 2019
The concurrent emergence of Jaylen Butz and Paul Reed has been a major development for the DePaul Blue Demons this season. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

A year older, a year wiser

Paul Steeno
January 14, 2019
Paul Reed throws down one of many Blue Demon dunks in a 90-70 win against UIC on Friday.

Blue Demons close out tight game against Seton Hall, notch first Big East win

Paul Steeno
January 6, 2019
DePaul sophomore guard Pantelis Xidias appeared in his third game for the Blue Demons, but first since Nov. 12 against Morgan State. Richard Bodee | The DePaulia

Pirate attack at Wintrust

Paul Steeno
January 5, 2019
Eli Cain. (Konrad Markowski / The DePaulia)

Sharing is caring: Eli Cain’s evolution into the Blue Demons top playmaker

Paul Steeno
January 2, 2019
DePaul forward Paul Reed, left, drives against Xavier guard Paul Scruggs during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Chicago. Nam Y. Huh | AP

Same old story: DePaul can’t close in Big East opener

Paul Steeno
December 29, 2018
The DePaul Blue Demon men's basketball team huddles before a game. [Richard Bodee-The DePaulia]

Big East opener pits DePaul Blue Demons against Xavier Musketeers

Paul Steeno
December 28, 2018
Head coach Dave Leitao and the DePaul Blue Demons have struggled to close out games this season. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia.

Why have the Blue Demons struggled to close out games this season?

Paul Steeno
December 26, 2018
Lyrik Shreiner played a Blue Demon career- high 14 minutes in DePaul's 81-71 win against Incarnate Word on Wednesday night. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

Blue Demons get first taste of life post JCL injury in win against Incarnate Word

Paul Steeno
December 19, 2018
The Blue Demons improve to 8-2 on the season with a win against Incarnate Word tonight. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

Incarnate Word next up on Blue Demon’s nonconference slate

Paul Steeno
December 19, 2018
Paul Reed throws down one of many Blue Demon dunks in a 90-70 win against UIC on Friday.

Takeaways from Blue Demon’s 2-0 week against UIC and Chicago State

Paul Steeno
December 18, 2018
Blue Demons star Max Strus tied a DePaul Blue Demon record with eight 3-point field goals Friday night against UIC. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

“He’s Our Superman;” Strus helps Blue Demons fan Flames

Paul Steeno
December 14, 2018
Lyrik Schreiner played a tied-for-a-career-high 12 minutes Wednesday against Chicago State. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

Sweet Home Chicago: Blue Demons look to burn Flames

Paul Steeno
December 14, 2018
Max Strus hit 5 3-point field goals in a 104-70 win against Chicago State Wednesday night. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

Strus scales 3-point field goal milestone in 104-70 Blue Demon win against Chicago State

Paul Steeno
December 12, 2018
Paul Reed has averaged 6.9 points and 7.0 rebounds this season. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

Blue Demons look for bounceback tonight against Chicago State

Paul Steeno
December 12, 2018
DePaul guard Devin Gage, left, drives to the basket past Northwestern guard Anthony Gaines during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in Evanston, Ill. Nam Y. Huh | AP

25-0 run dooms Blue Demons against Northwestern

Paul Steeno
December 8, 2018
Pantelis Xidias has gained notoriety for his unique antics on DePaul's bench. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

DePaul versus Northwestern preview: Will we get another thriller?

Paul Steeno
December 7, 2018
DePaul guard Jalen Coleman-Lands attempts a technical free throw against Florida A&M. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

Transfer talk: Out of necessity, Blue Demon transfers integrating quickly

Paul Steeno
December 6, 2018
Femi Olujobi poured in 16 points on 6-for-7 from the field and grabbed seven rebounds in the Blue Demons 65-50 win against Florida A&M Monday night. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

Blue Demons survive another slow start to drop Florida A&M

Paul Steeno
December 3, 2018
Femi Olujobi has averaged 9.6 points and 4.2 rebounds for the Blue Demons this season. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

Blue Demons Tour-de-MEAC ends with battle against Florida A&M

Paul Steeno
December 3, 2018
Jalen Coleman-Lands has shot the ball 25.9 percent from deep this season. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

Three is Company

Paul Steeno
December 1, 2018
DePaul senior Eli Cain dives for a loose ball during the Blue Demons 83-73 win against Cleveland State Wednesday. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

A win is a win: Blue Demons put away Cleveland State late

Paul Steeno
November 28, 2018
The DePaul bench celebrates during a 72-70 victory against Penn State Nov. 15. Richard Bodee I The DePaulia

Blue Demon basketball preview: Viking invasion

Paul Steeno
November 28, 2018
The DePaul Blue Demon men's basketball team huddles before a game. [Richard Bodee-The DePaulia]

DePaul vs. Notre Dame preview: Will Blue Demon’s good luck continue against Fighting Irish?

Paul Steeno
November 23, 2018
Senior guard Max Strus goes in for a layup with Morgan State's Tyler Streeter and Isaiah Burke looking on. Richard Bodee | The DePaulia

Strus grabs Big East Player of the Week honors

Paul Steeno
November 19, 2018
The DePaul Blue Demon men's basketball team huddles before a game. [Richard Bodee-The DePaulia]

Takeaways early in Blue Demons basketball season

Paul Steeno
November 18, 2018
Seniors Eli Cain and Max Strus embrace after a 72-70 win against Penn State Thursday night. Richard Bodee | The DePaulia

DePaul breaks through with overtime win over Penn State

Paul Steeno
November 16, 2018
DePaul head coach Dave Leitao reacts as he watches his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, in Rosemont, Ill. Northwestern won 78-70 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

We aren’t lion: Big early season game for Blue Demons against Penn State

Paul Steeno
November 14, 2018
Senior guard Eli Cain dribbles against Morgan State guard Martez Cameron. Richard Bodee | The DePaulia

Cain on triple-double watch; reaches 1200 career-point milestone in win against Morgan State

Paul Steeno
November 12, 2018
DePaul senior Eli Cain flanked by sophomores Jaylen Butz and Paul Reed get ready for a defensive possession against Rockhurst on Thursday night. Richard Bodee | The DePaulia

Battling Bears at Wintrust

Paul Steeno
November 11, 2018
Let's get this thing started: Blue Demons battle Bethune-Cookman

Let’s get this thing started: Blue Demons battle Bethune-Cookman

Paul Steeno
November 6, 2018
DePaul defeats Rockhurst in exhibition game

DePaul defeats Rockhurst in exhibition game

Paul Steeno
November 5, 2018
DePaul head coach Dave Leitao enters his fourth season in his second stint with the program looking to provide DePaul's first winning season since the 2006-07 season. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Getting things started

Paul Steeno
November 1, 2018
DePaul’s path back to success

DePaul’s path back to success

Paul Steeno
October 22, 2018
Max Strus notched his first double-double as a Blue Demon Saturday at St. John's with 22 points and 10 rebounds. (Konrad Markowski/The DePaulia)

Speed up the rebuild: Players and coaches open up on plans to be more aggressive offensively during the 2018-2019 season

Paul Steeno
October 15, 2018

Lopez joins crowded DePaul backcourt

Paul Steeno
October 8, 2018
Oscar Lopez committed to DePaul after also receiving interest from Colorado.

King of the Court

Paul Steeno
October 7, 2018
DePaul head coach Dave Leitao yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Blue Demons nab three star, class of 2019 recruit

Paul Steeno
October 3, 2018
New Zealand native Flynn Cameron arrived on campus this winter but did not play.

Cameron returns with new sense of confidence

Paul Steeno
September 17, 2018
A rendering of Wintrust Arena from the southwest, showing what the name will look like. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

Blue Demon basketball adds another transfer player

Paul Steeno
September 7, 2018
Eli Cain drives to the basket against Villanova. (Konrad Markowski / The DePaulia)

Power ranking the Blue Demons most exciting nonconference matchups

Paul Steeno
September 5, 2018
Blue Demon's athletic logo

Shapiro promoted to Blue Demon video coordinator

Paul Steeno
August 24, 2018
Source: YouTube '2019 Terrence Shannon Jr. (Mac Irvin Fire/EYBL) played well in Fort Wayne'

Too good to be true: Shannon Jr. reopens committment

Paul Steeno
August 19, 2018
Eli Cain drives to the basket against Villanova. (Konrad Markowski / The DePaulia)

The book of Eli: “I just want to win”

Paul Steeno
August 17, 2018
Source: YouTube '2019 Terrence Shannon Jr. (Mac Irvin Fire/EYBL) played well in Fort Wayne'

From pariah to hot commodity, Shannon’s recruiting story has happy ending after slow start

Paul Steeno
August 16, 2018
DePaul head coach Dave Leitao yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Blue Demons strike gold again on recruiting front

Paul Steeno
August 12, 2018
Marin Maric throws down a dunk in DePaul's preseason exhibition game. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

Maric’s basketball journey will continue in Belgium

Paul Steeno
August 2, 2018
Credit: DePaul Athletics

Former DePaul video coordinator accepts assistant coaching job at CCSU

Paul Steeno
July 20, 2018
Senior forward Tre'Darius McCallum (Photo Courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

McCallum’s agent hopes his scoring spices up in Switzerland

Paul Steeno
July 14, 2018
Tracie Adix-Zins was a star pitcher for the Blue Demons from 2003 until 2007. (Photo Courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

Blue Demons name new softball coach

Paul Steeno
July 5, 2018
Women’s basketball head coach Doug Bruno. (Josh Leff / The DePaulia)

Women’s Professional Basketball League HOF recognition includes DePaul connections

Paul Steeno
July 2, 2018
Myke Henry graduated from DePaul in 2016. (Olivia Jepsen / The DePaulia)

Henry selected to try out for Team USA World Cup qualifying team

Paul Steeno
June 11, 2018
Greenwood Named Google Cloud Academic All-American

Greenwood Named Google Cloud Academic All-American

Paul Steeno
June 6, 2018
Max Strus notched his first double-double as a Blue Demon Saturday at St. John's with 22 points and 10 rebounds. (Konrad Markowski/The DePaulia)

Strus is no longer on the loose; announces return to DePaul after declaring for NBA draft

Paul Steeno
May 30, 2018
Michigan native and four-star recruit Romeo Weems officially signed his NLI Wednesday at a ceremony at his high school.

Save us, Romeo

Paul Steeno
May 29, 2018
The Blue Demons have added transfer student Carte'Are Gordon to its roster. (Konrad Markowski/The DePaulia)

DePaul finds true love with their Romeo

Paul Steeno
May 22, 2018
DePaul’s freshman pitcher Pat Moore delivers a pitch at Cacciatore Stadium early this season. Through 93 innings pitched, the Oregon native leads the team with 121 strikeouts. (Steve Woltmann | DePaul Athletics)

Moore, Greenwood tabbed as All-Great Lakes Region honorees

Paul Steeno
May 17, 2018
Max Strus notched his first double-double as a Blue Demon Saturday at St. John's with 22 points and 10 rebounds. (Konrad Markowski/The DePaulia)

Scouting Strus: He declared for the draft without an agent, so what are his odds of going pro?

Paul Steeno
May 14, 2018
Netherlands native Boris Spanjaard. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

Blue Demon tennis places six on All-Big East teams

Paul Steeno
May 7, 2018
A rendering of Wintrust Arena from the southwest, showing what the name will look like. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

Ozanne adds Cleveland flavor; manners to Blue Demons incoming freshman class

Paul Steeno
May 6, 2018
Blankson back as Blue Demon women's basketball assistant coach

Blankson back as Blue Demon women’s basketball assistant coach

Paul Steeno
May 4, 2018
Photo Courtesey of Marmion Academy Facebook

DePaul lands preferred walk-on

Paul Steeno
April 23, 2018
Casati honored as athlete of the week

Casati honored as athlete of the week

Paul Steeno
April 19, 2018
Sullivan appreciative of opportunity to become Blue Demon

Sullivan appreciative of opportunity to become Blue Demon

Paul Steeno
April 17, 2018
Mada, Gates honored as Big East Field Athletes of the Week

Mada, Gates honored as Big East Field Athletes of the Week

Paul Steeno
April 16, 2018
Marin Maric throws down a dunk in DePaul's preseason exhibition game. (Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

Maric signs contract in Turkey

Paul Steeno
April 16, 2018
Marin Maric is averaging 13.6 PPG and 6.1 RPG. (Photo Courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

Maric ready for next challenge in Turkey

Paul Steeno
April 13, 2018
Mada's double win earns him Big East Weekly Honors

Mada’s double win earns him Big East Weekly Honors

Paul Steeno
April 10, 2018
Blue Demon softball all over weekly honor roll again

Blue Demon softball all over weekly honor roll again

Paul Steeno
April 2, 2018
Junior guard Max Strus throws down a dunk in DePaul's first round loss in the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden. (Kathy Willens | AP)

Roster rollover: Blue Demons’ leading scorer enters NBA draft without agent

Paul Steeno
April 2, 2018
Max Strus has averaged 23.5 over the last two games. (Photo Courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

Strus declares for NBA draft

Paul Steeno
March 28, 2018
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