The Tony Stubblefield era was a complete disaster for the DePaul Blue Demons, resulting in just nine conference wins the past three seasons – including an 0-20 record in the Big East last year.
The team let Stubblefield go before the year was up and moved quickly to hire former Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann, and the result has been a complete roster overhaul in Chicago.
So far Holtmann has brought in 11 new players via the transfer portal, a collection of talent from all over the country including high major programs like Arkansas and Louisville, traditionally solid mid-major programs like Drake and Davidson, and low major squads like Mercer, UIC, and Coastal Carolina.
How the pieces come together is impossible to determine as of yet, but it’s hard to imagine this collection of talent, and a coach with Holtmann’s pedigree, won’t find a way to be more competitive in the Big East in 2024-25.
Below is a look at the 11 newcomers for the Blue Demons:
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Eligibility: 3 years remaining
From: Arkansas
Stats: 3.7 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 13.3 minutes
Position: Guard
Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
Eligibility: 2 years remaining
From: Drake
Stats: 6.9 points, 3.2 assists, 3.2 rebounds, 1.0 steals, 43.9% from three
Position: Point Guard
David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports
Eligibility: 1 year remaining
From: Davidson
Stats: 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 47.1% from three
Position: Center
Syndication: The News-Leader
Eligibility: 2 years remaining
From: Missouri State
Stats: 8.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.6 blocks, 63% from the field
Position: Power Forward
Syndication: The Enquirer
Eligibility: 1 year remaining
From: UIC
Stats: 15.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 41.6% from three
Position: Shooting Guard
Former Mercer guard David Thomas has committed to DePaul. Last season Thomas appeared in 31 games for the Bears where he averaged 11ppg, while shooting 45% from the field & 40% from three. He has 3 seasons of eligibility remaining. Welcome to the Blue Demon family 🔵😈 @_daveo23 pic.twitter.com/5zRvoIMHRt
— Blue Demon Report (@BlueDemonReport) April 5, 2024
Eligibility: 3 years remaining
From: Mercer
Stats: 11 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 40.2% from three
Position: Point Guard
Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Eligibility: 2 years remaining
From: Indiana
Stats: 3.9 points, 1.0 rebounds, 0.8 steals, 34% from three
Position: Shooting Guard
Syndication: The Oklahoman
Eligibility: 1 year remaining
From: Southern Illinois
Stats: 9.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 36.4% from three
Position: Small Forward
Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Eligibility: 1 year remaining
From: West Virginia
Stats: 4.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, 14 minutes, 54.8% on twos
Position: Power Forward
Syndication: The Courier-Journal
Eligibility: 1 year remaining
From: Louisville
Stats: 10.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 36.8% from three (8 games)
Position: Power Forward
Syndication: News-Journal
Eligibility: 3 years remaining
From: Coastal Carolina
Stats: 15.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.0 steals, 40.2% from three
Position: Point Guard
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