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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

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

We have all heard the phrase “too many cooks in the kitchen.” DePaul men’s basketball practice on Monday, Oct. 7, sounded like the kitchen. As the still-freshly-assembled Blue Demon players scrambled...

Head coach Tony Stubblefield surveys the court during his team's loss to Creighton on senior day, March 4, 2023, at Wintrust Arena, in Chicago, Ill.

Stubblefield out as men’s basketball coach, search for replacement underway

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter January 28, 2024

In a whirlwind of developments for DePaul Athletics in the past week, Vice President and Athletic Director DeWayne Peevy took center stage by announcing the dismissal of Tony Stubblefield from his position...

Senior forward Da'Sean Nelson drives to the rim in DePaul's loss to Creighton Jan. 9, at Wintrust Arena. Nelson finished with 12 points.

COLUMN – Lack of progression under Stubblefield: Is it time for a coaching change?

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter January 15, 2024

Over the past two decades, DePaul men's basketball has faced challenges in staying relevant while maintaining some competitiveness. However, this season presents a different narrative, as the team sits...

DePaul forward Jeremiah Oden drives to the baseline in DePaul's matchup against South Dakota Wednesday, November 14, at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul notches first victory of the season, defeats South Dakota 72-60

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter November 15, 2023

DePaul secured its first victory of the season with a decisive 72-60 win against South Dakota Tuesday night at Wintrust Arena. Leading the charge was senior Jeremiah Oden, who scored a season-high 16 points,...

KT Raimey drives to the hoop in an exhibition game against North Park Thursday, November 3 at Wintrust Arena.

New team, new hope for redemption: men’s basketball preview

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter November 5, 2023

DePaul men's basketball is striving to reclaim its past success since its last NCAA Tournament victory in 2004. However, despite numerous efforts, the team remains at the bottom of the Big East conference,...

Sophomore guard Elijah Fisher drives to the basket in a exhibition game against North Park Thursday, November 2 at Wintrust Arena.

Five-star recruit Elijah Fisher aims to bring Blue Demons back to former glory

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter November 5, 2023

Confidence isn’t something DePaul’s newest transfer recruit Elijah Fishers lacks, in fact, he embraces it. Not only is he prepared to play in what many view as the toughest conference in college basketball,...

DePaul Men's Basketball coach Tony Stubblefield watches his team in an exhibition matchup against Montevallo in 2021.

Whispers at Wintrust: Men’s basketball looks to up attendance from last in Big East

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter September 18, 2022

The DePaul men’s basketball team is on the verge of returning to relevance, whether that starts off with winning the Big East, landing highly-touted national recruits, or even solidifying a sustainable...

The DePaul men's basketball 2022/2023 schedule.

DePaul releases 2022-23 men’s basketball schedule

Tom Gorski, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter September 18, 2022

The 2022-23 DePaul Blue Demons men’s basketball schedule is now officially finalized. This year’s schedule includes 31 games with 15 of them taking place at Wintrust Arena. Tony Stubblefield will...

Villanova head coach Jay Wright stunned the college basketball world with his decision to retire on Wednesday.

Villanova coach Jay Wright announces decision to retire

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief April 21, 2022

Jay Wright, a Hall of Fame inductee in 2021, is retiring from coaching after 21 seasons at Villanova, he announced Wednesday night.  Wright's retirement at the age of 60 was unexpected and sent shock...

Miami's Charlie Moore passes in traffic during the first half of a college basketball game in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament Friday, March 25, 2022, in Chicago.

Even without Charlie Moore’s scoring, Miami’s dream season continues with Sweet 16 victory over Iowa State

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief March 26, 2022

Miami did not need Charlie Moore’s scoring to defeat No. 11 Iowa State in the Sweet 16 at the United Center Friday night.  It just needed Moore to direct play, find open teammates and play smart...

DePaul senior guard Javon Freeman-Liberty looks to attack the basket.

Men’s basketball: Javon Freeman-Liberty to mull his future before deciding next step

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief March 9, 2022

NEW YORK -- DePaul senior guard Javon Freeman-Liberty had a career season for his hometown school.  He led the Big East in scoring at 21.7 points per game, averaged 7.3 rebounds and was recently named...

DePaul senior guard Courvoisier McCauley looks to drive past a St. John's defender at Madison Square Garden Wednesday night.

Men’s basketball: DePaul fails to match St. John’s energy in 92-73 loss in the Big East Tournament

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief March 9, 2022

NEW YORK -- This was not the same DePaul team that scored 99 points and beat St. John’s by five just 10 days earlier in Chicago. This was not the DePaul team that won six Big East games and had become...

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