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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Method behind the madness — sorting out the NCAA’s transfer portal

Method behind the madness — sorting out the NCAA’s transfer portal

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor April 28, 2025

This year’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament will be remembered for a clash of the formidable: all four one-seeded teams in the bracket met in the Final Four for just the second time in history. Records...

Photo: Eva Epley, Photo Illustration: Jake Cox

DePaul lands 7’2” center from the transfer portal

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer April 21, 2025

DePaul has landed 7’2” 220 lbs center Khaman Maker from St. John’s via the transfer portal, he announced on his Instagram.  Maker is from Juban, South Sudan. Maker was expected to redshirt...

Photo: Eva Epley, Photo Illustration: Jake Cox

DePaul lands Pittsburgh guard as roster takes shape

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer April 20, 2025

DePaul has secured another commitment as the 2025-26 roster begins to take shape. Per Arman Jovic of PDT Scouting, University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) transfer Amsal Delalic has committed to DePaul.  Delalic...

Colorado’s RJ Smith, right, drives past West Virginia’s Toby Okani during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

DePaul adds Colorado guard from transfer portal

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer April 9, 2025

DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann and his staff continue to make additions to the roster, with the latest being Colorado guard RJ Smith, his agency WEAVE announced Wednesday evening.  Smith averaged...

Tulane forward Kaleb Banks (1) shoots over Memphis forward Dain Dainja (42) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament, Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

DePaul lands its first transfer portal addition

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer April 2, 2025

DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann and his staff have gotten right to work after the 2024-25 season concluded as the Blue Demons have landed their first transfer, Tulane forward Kaleb Banks, per his social...

Taylor Johnson-Matthews looks for a pass on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. DePaul finished their season with an overall record of 13-19.

Five DePaul women’s basketball players enter the transfer portal

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer March 30, 2025

DePaul women's basketball has had five players enter the transfer portal since it opened on March 25.  With the news that head coach Doug Bruno is stepping down, DePaul players have 30 days starting...

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