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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Chris Holtmann coaches from the sidelines during a preseason game for the men's basketball team on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Wintrust Arena.

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

Nick Palazzolo, Men's Basketball Beat Writer November 4, 2024

DePaul students have a new reason to show up and cheer at Wintrust Arena this season.  Chris Holtmann and DePaul men’s basketball team will be providing students with a free breakfast or lunch after...

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

DePaul men's basketball opened their season with an exhibition match against Illinois Wesleyan University on Sunday, Oct. 27. The Blue Demons beat the Titans 76-60. Transfer sophomore guards Layden Blocker...

Doug Bruno (No. 30, bottom row, second from far right) poses with the DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball team prior to the 1969-70 season.

Doug Bruno completes 50 years of coaching and is ready for more

Samantha Davis, Contributing Writer May 12, 2024

With a decorated office filled with NCAA trophies catching perfect sunlight from the window, cut-down basketball nets, degrees mounted on the wall and photos of family members on shelves, Doug Bruno continues...

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

DePaul hosted a community meeting Monday, April 29, at Cortelyou Commons to update residents and students on the modifications to the proposed basketball practice facility. In his opening statement,...

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

Just three seasons after winning their first NBA championship in fifty years, the Milwaukee Bucks might be falling back into league irrelevancy. A brutal series against the Indiana Pacers saw superstars...

This photo taken, April 13, 2024, shows a row of historic buildings on Sheffield Avenue that will be torn down to make way for the new athletics facility. Athletic Director DeWayne Peevy said DePaul is committing to historic preservation on other parts of campus.

DePaul athletics modifies plans for new practice facility

Rose O'Keeffe, Asst. News Editor April 14, 2024

DePaul Athletics will modify its plans for DePaul’s new basketball practice facility, according to an email from Vice President and Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy.  News of the updates emerged...

DePaul's roster huddles together during a game against St. John's Tuesday, March 5, at Wintrust Arena. Their 104-77 loss was the 19th of 20 conference losses the Blue Demons endured this season.

DePaul makes unwanted history, becomes first Big East team to lose 20 conference games

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter March 12, 2024

DePaul men’s basketball finds itself on the wrong side of history, being the first-ever Big East team to go 0-20 during conference play.  This season has been particularly challenging for the Blue...

FILE— Head coach Tony Stubblefield hangs his head after the team suffered a 90-76 loss to UConn on Jan. 31, 2023, at Wintrust Arena, in Chicago, Ill.

BREAKING: Tony Stubblefield out as DePaul men’s basketball head coach

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter January 22, 2024

The Tony Stubblefield era is officially over in Chicago. On Monday morning, DePaul Athletics announced Stubblefield was relieved of his duties as head coach of the men’s basketball program after a...

 DePaul head coach Joey Meyer directing his players on the sideline during his coaching tenure that lasted from 1984-1997.

Former DePaul basketball head coach Joey Meyer dies at 74

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter December 30, 2023

Joey Meyer, son of Hall of Fame coach Ray Meyer, died late Friday afternoon at age 74, the school announced. Meyer coached DePaul men’s basketball for over a decade, leaving a lasting impact on the program. “I’d...

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’s exhibition game against The University of Iowa broke the all-time attendance record for a women’s basketball game Sunday, Oct. 15, with 55,646 fans in attendance. The game was played on...

Senior Da'Sean Nelson protects the ball from Xavier's Jack Nunge at Wintrust Arena on Jan. 18, 2023. The game went through nine lead changes in DePaul's 73-72 win.

DePaul’s nonconference schedule: Inaugural showdowns and historic reunions

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter September 10, 2023

DePaul men's basketball released its nonconference schedule for the upcoming season.  Basketball is still a couple of months away as Tony Stubblefield’s team looks to bounce back from a disappointing...

A mockup of the proposed basketball practice facility to be housed on the Lincoln Park Campus, projected to begin construction in summer 2025 and be completed by fall 2026. Provided by DePaul University.

DePaul unveils $60 million basketball practice complex plan through philanthropic campaign

Jake Cox and Lilly Keller August 31, 2023

President Robert Manuel announced this year's academic convocation plans for the construction of a new basketball practice complex in Lincoln Park.  The $60 million project was announced in coordination...

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