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2011-2012 Big East Basketball Power Rankings

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Last year, the Big East made history by sending 11 teams to the NCAA Tournament.  The depth of the conference was clear and obvious when a UConn team that finished with a 9-9 mark in Big East play cut down the nets.  With the league possibly entering the final year before Syracuse, Pitt, and West Virginia selfishly bolt for greener pastures (screw you, college football), the … [Read more...] about 2011-2012 Big East Basketball Power Rankings

Duke Blue Devils, 903 and Mike Krzyzewski: Class Acts

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In 1990, I was a grade-school student who loved sports, and had many teams. However, when it came to college basketball, I was at a loss. I grew up in Chicago. I love Notre Dame football, but beyond David Rivers and LaPhonso Ells, ND basketball left a lot to be desired. In the mid-80’s I loved Dallas Comegys and Rod Strickland, but after their respective departures, DePaul … [Read more...] about Duke Blue Devils, 903 and Mike Krzyzewski: Class Acts

DePaul Will Continue Running and Gunning This Year

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Last night DePaul defeated the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, a team that will spend the first two months of the season on the road, with trips to No. 1 North Carolina, eighth-ranked Florida, and No. 15 Wisconsin along the way. The Delta Devils opened the season on Saturday, losing 80-67 at Notre Dame. As they embark on the long road trip, they'll no doubt remember … [Read more...] about DePaul Will Continue Running and Gunning This Year

DePaul, UIC Signing Day Synopsis

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DePaul coach Oliver Purnell inked two players Wednesday to a National Letter of Intent with DeJuan Marrero and Jodan Price. Marrero is a 6’5” forward from Gary, Ind. and Price is a 6’7” guard/forward from Beverly Hills, Mich. Marrero averaged 22.1 points and 15.3 rebounds per game as a junior at Gary’s Bowman Academy. The two-time member of the Times of Northwest Indiana … [Read more...] about DePaul, UIC Signing Day Synopsis

DePaul Blue Demons Now Left with Just 9 Scholarship Players

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Any chance that Oliver Purnell's re-building project at DePaul would take effect this season has been severely hampered due to the loss of two players to injury and one freshman being ruled ineligible.  And yesterday that freshman withdrew so he won't be available for 2012-23 now either. As a result, the Blue Demons will enter the 2011-2012 season with just nine scholarship … [Read more...] about DePaul Blue Demons Now Left with Just 9 Scholarship Players

#101 DePaul Blue Demons: College Basketball 111 in 111

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Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series.  Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days.  This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days.  We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order.  We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #101 DePaul Blue Demons: College Basketball 111 in 111

DePaul Annouces Changes in Basketball Staff

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DePaul basketball coach Oliver Purnell announced yesetrday that Andy Farrell has been promoted to the director of basketball operations and Matt Fleming will take over as the team’s video coordinator. “Andy has done a great job as our video coordinator and his promotion is a director reflection of his work ethic. I am pleased that Andy will continue to serve on the Blue … [Read more...] about DePaul Annouces Changes in Basketball Staff

DePaul has top 25, and very Chicagocentric Recruiting Class

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DePaul head coach Oliver Purnell added to his incoming recruiting class with the signing of Charles McKinney. McKinney is a native of Chicago's north suburbs, who played three seasons at Maine East High School before competing last year at Quality Education Academy in North Carolina. McKinney, a 6-4 guard with a 6-8 wingspan, joins DePaul’s top 25-ranked recruiting class … [Read more...] about DePaul has top 25, and very Chicagocentric Recruiting Class