DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS MEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Anchored in Chicago since 1898, DePaul University fields a 16-player roster competing in the Big East Conference while representing 21,348 students across its Lincoln Park campus. Head coach Chris Holtmann has guided the Blue Demons to a 13-12 overall record this season, with the team thriving at home with a 12-4 mark at Wintrust Arena while struggling on the road at 1-8. Conference play shows competitive balance at 5-5, reflecting a team still finding consistency against elite Big East opposition.

Offensively, DePaul has posted an average of 71.7 points per game while holding opponents to 70.2, indicating tight defensive contests that have largely decided games on the margins. The pronounced home-court advantage—where the Blue Demons win at roughly 75 percent—contrasts sharply with road struggles that have plagued the season's second half. This home-court dependency suggests that the team's environment and fan support at Wintrust Arena significantly impact performance, a pattern Holtmann's staff will need to address as the conference season intensifies.

KEY FACTS

SchoolDePaul University
SportMen's Basketball
ConferenceBig East Conference
DivisionD1
LocationChicago, Illinois
VenueWintrust Arena
Head CoachChris Holtmann

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
1Kaleb BanksF
35NJ BensonF
2Layden BlockerG
52Amsal DelalicG
15Fabián FloresC
11CJ GunnG
6Jonas JohnsonF
3Nate KasherG
32Jeremy LorenzF
0Brandon MaclinG
14Khaman MakerC
22Kruz McClureG
7Isaiah MedinaF
10Ilija MilijaševicG
21Théo Pierre-JustinF
5RJ SmithG

SEASON RECORD

16-16

Overall

12-8

Home

4-8

Away

8-9

Conference

70.3 PPG / 69.6 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 4Chicago State CougarsW 92-62
Nov 8Stonehill SkyhawksW 72-64
Nov 12Buffalo BullsL 53-66
Nov 15Northwestern WildcatsL 79-81
Nov 19Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsW 93-62
Nov 23Detroit Mercy TitansW 95-75
Nov 29Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsW 75-61
Nov 30LSU TigersL 63-96
Dec 7Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsW 76-72
Dec 10Morgan State BearsW 92-49
Dec 13Wichita State ShockersW 61-58
Dec 17St. John's Red StormL 66-79
Dec 21UConn HuskiesL 54-72
Dec 31Villanova WildcatsL 66-71
Jan 3Xavier MusketeersW 86-77
Jan 7Georgetown HoyasW 56-50
Jan 10UConn HuskiesL 60-72
Jan 17Marquette Golden EaglesW 80-75
Jan 21Butler BulldogsL 80-87
Jan 24Seton Hall PiratesW 67-60
Jan 29Georgetown HoyasL 61-70
Jan 31Xavier MusketeersL 66-68
Feb 4St. John's Red StormL 56-68
Feb 7Providence FriarsL 72-90
Feb 12Creighton BluejaysW 72-71
Feb 19Seton Hall PiratesW 69-57
Feb 22Providence FriarsL 68-71
Feb 26Creighton BluejaysW 72-71
Mar 1Marquette Golden EaglesW 62-51
Mar 5Villanova WildcatsL 57-76
Mar 7Butler BulldogsL 71-81
Mar 12Georgetown HoyasL 56-63

ANALYTICS

+0.7

Pt Diff

L3

Streak

46.2%

SOS

#91

T-Rank

Barthag: 0.7217

#58

112.5

Adj O

#129

103.6

Adj D

Last 5: 2-3Last 10: 4-6Best W Streak: 3Worst L Streak: 4
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does DePaul Men's Basketball compete in?
DePaul Blue Demons Men's Basketball competes in the BIG EAST Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
Where does DePaul play men's basketball home games?
DePaul Men's Basketball plays home games at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL.
Who is the head coach of DePaul Men's Basketball?
The head coach of DePaul Blue Demons Men's Basketball is Chris Holtmann.
When was DePaul Men's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for DePaul Men's Basketball is not currently available.