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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Kenwood Academy (IL) standout Chris Riddle dribbles a basketball during a DePaul photoshoot he posted on his Instagram Oct. 15.

DePaul basketball lands Chicago native Chris Riddle

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter October 24, 2023

Chicago native Chris Riddle made it official Monday night Oct. 23, by announcing his commitment to the Blue Demons via Instagram livestream with Travis Branham of 247 Sports. He favored DePaul over other...

Sophomore standout Mark Aguirre, left, and DePaul coach Ray Meyer are seen during practice in Chicago, Jan. 14, 1980. DePaul was rated No. One in the Associated Press college basketball poll Monday.

DePaul basketball legend Mark Aguirre returns as special assistant to Peevy

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter October 19, 2023

DePaul Vice President and Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy made an official announcement Wednesday, appointing former Blue Demon and NBA star Mark Aguirre as special assistant to the athletic director.  “It’s...

DePaul junior forward Paul Reed dunks the ball against Texas Tech on Dec. 4 at Wintrust Arena.

Paul Reed drafted 58th overall by Philadelphia 76ers

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief November 18, 2020

Former DePaul forward Paul Reed has been selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 58th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Reed is the first DePaul player taken in the draft since both Wilson Chandler and...

Ken Burmeister died on Tuesday after a battle with cancer. He was 72.

Ken Burmeister, former DePaul men’s basketball assistant coach, dies at 72

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief May 19, 2020

Former DePaul men’s basketball assistant coach Ken Burmeister died on Tuesday. He was 72. Loyola University said that Burmeister died following a fight with cancer.  Burmeister began his coaching...

Jalen Coleman-Lands looks on as DePaul falls to Butler on Feb. 29.

DePaul falls to Butler, remain winless on the road in Big East play

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief February 29, 2020

Indianapolis, IN — DePaul began the final week of the regular season by taking on the Butler Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Saturday. The Blue Demons, who knocked off Butler 79-66 back on Jan. 11 when...

Romeo Weems and Darious Hall talk to each other during DePaul's 91-71 loss to Villanova on Feb. 19.

DePaul falls to Xavier 78-67 for 13th Big East loss

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief February 25, 2020

After defeating Georgetown 74-68 on Saturday at Wintrust Arena, DePaul had its eyes set on starting a winning streak in the Big East. Xavier, on the other hand, had other plans for the Blue Demons Tuesday...

FILE-Asst. Director of Basketball Operations Matt Flemming embraces freshman forward Romeo Weems during his clutch, 18-point performance Saturday night.

DePaul wins first game in over a month, 74-68 over Georgetown

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2020

In the early going of Saturday's contest with Georgetown, the Blue Demons (14-13, 2-12) looked to have found some of the energy that head coach Dave Leitao said the team has lost since they entered conference...

Paul Reed looks on at the end of the second half as Marquette shoots crucial free throws.

Howard, free throws lead Marquette over DePaul

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor February 1, 2020

MILWAUKEE — The DePaul men’s basketball team was in desperation mode after three straight losses that put them in the basement of the Big East at 1-7. A trip to rival Marquette marked the midway point...

Senior guard Jalen Coleman-Lands faces up against a Providence defender during a game on Jan. 4.

Preview: DePaul searches for first Big East win against no. 5 Butler

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor January 17, 2020

The start of Big East conference play has been far from what many DePaul fans were hoping for. After a 12-1 start to the season, the Blue Demons have dropped four straight games in the Big East. Losses...

DePaul head coach Dave Leitao walks off the floor after the first half against Buffalo at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons lost the game 74-69.

Poor free-throw shooting dooms DePaul in 74-67 loss to St. John’s

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief January 11, 2020

After nearly two weeks of Big East play, only two teams were left winless in conference play: St. John’s and DePaul. Well, those two teams, who were picked to finish at the bottom of the conference before...

DePaul senior guard Jalen Coleman-Lands gets hoisted into the air by fans after DePaul defeated Texas Tech 65-60 in overtime.

Column: As DePaul gets ready to begin conference play, it’s time to start thinking big

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 30, 2019

Prior to the start of the 2019-2020 college basketball season, the Big East held its annual Media Day at Madison Square Garden with all 10 teams meeting to preview a new season – and at the end of the...

DePaul junior forward Paul Reed dunks the ball against Texas Tech on Dec. 4 at Wintrust Arena.

Preview: DePaul looks to break four-game losing streak to Northwestern

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief December 21, 2019

During the 2016-17 season, Northwestern was taking the college basketball world and the city of Chicago by storm en route to their first ever NCAA Tournament appearance, while DePaul was languishing at...

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