DePaul Blue Demons News Page 6 - College Basketball

RJ Smith - 11 points in Wednesday's loss Smith provided 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 71-66 loss to Villanova.

Impact Smith made his sixth straight start Wednesday and he put together a solid performance. He scored double digit points for the fourth time this season and hit three three-pointers for the second time in his last three outings. He turned the ball over three times in his second straight game however, bringing him up to eight over the last three games after having just seven over his first 11 games of the season.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

CJ Gunn - Scores 15 in loss Gunn chipped in 15 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 30 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 71-66 loss to Villanova.

Impact Gunn scored 15 points for the fourth time in his last five games, shooting at least 50 percent from the fielding his fifth consecutive game. He also recorded a season-high seven rebounds and blocked one shot in his third straight game. He's now averaging 13.9 points per game this season, so far the best mark of his career.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Last Night in College Basketball: It Took 3 OT, But Virginia Tech Upset Virginia

Virginia Tech refused to quit, Duke gives reasons to worry, Olivia Miles had another historic triple-double, shorthanded UConn is still terr...

JANUARY 1 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in College Basketball: It Took 3 OT, But Virginia Tech Upset Virginia

Villanova defeats DePaul 71-66

Tyler Perkins and Bryce Lindsay scored 19 points apiece to lead the Villanova Wildcats defeated the DePaul Blue Demons 71-66

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 1 • FOX SPORTS

Théo Pierre-Justin - Will be available Wednesday Pierre-Justin (shoulder) will be available for Wednesday's game versus Villanova, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Pierre-Justin will be active, however he is still expected to hold a limited role. The sophomore big man last took the floor Dec. 13 and will aim to help the Blue Demons pick up their first win in conference play this season.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Villanova vs. DePaul Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Dec 31

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Théo Pierre-Justin - Questionable Wednesday Head coach Chris Holtmann said Tuesday that Pierre-Justin is questionable for Wednesday's game against Villanova and will be limited if available, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Pierre-Justin has missed back-to-back games with a shoulder injury and is at risk of missing a third contest. Even if he manages to suit up Wednesday, he'd be limited. Pierre-Justin is averaging 4.0 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 15.2 minutes per game this season.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Lorenz - May require season-ending surgery Lorenz is dealing with a hip injury and may undergo season-ending surgery, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Lorenz has worked through a hip injury that has cost him two of DePaul's last three games, and the issue may require surgery that would end his season. The junior forward is averaging 2.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 10.7 minutes per game this season. Even if he doesn't go under the knife, Lorenz will likely need some time off to recover.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brennan, Villanova Wildcats square off against the DePaul Blue Demons

The Villanova Wildcats will host conference opponent DePaul

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Women's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Here Comes USC

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DECEMBER 23, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Layden Blocker - Scores 11 versus UConn Blocker posted 11 points (5-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 29 minutes during Sunday's 72-54 loss to UConn.

Impact Blocker led the Blue Demons in scoring Sunday, but it was not near enough to pull an upset win over the red-hot Huskies. He's struggled shooting the ball over the first two Big East games of the season, shooting just 7-25 from the field and 1-7 from three over his last two games. He also did not attempt a single free throw versus UConn or St. John's. He will look to get back on track at Villanova on New Year's Eve.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 22, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Brandon Maclin - Available vs Huskies Maclin (shoulder) is available for Sunday's matchup against UConn, per Nick Palazzolo of The DePaud.

Impact Maclin was previously listed as questionable for Sunday's contest due to a nagging shoulder injury but he appears to be ready to give it a go against the Huskies. The 6-foot-3 senior previously made his return to action against St. John's last week after missing DePaul's previous three contests.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Théo Pierre-Justin - Won't play Sunday Pierre-Justin (shoulder) won't play in Sunday's game against UConn, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Pierre-Justin will miss a second consecutive contest due to shoulder soreness. Kaleb Banks stepped into the starting lineup last time out and will likely draw another start Sunday afternoon. Pierre-Justin's next chance to play will come Dec. 31 at Villanova.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DePaul hosts Ball and No. 5 UConn

No. 5 UConn faces the DePaul Blue Demons after Solomon Ball scored 26 points in the Huskies' 79-60 victory over the Butler Bulldogs

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Brandon Maclin - Questionable Sunday Maclin (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against UConn, Steve Newhouse of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Maclin returned from a three-game absence due to a shoulder injury to play in DePaul's most recent game. However, he could wind up missing Sunday's matchup with the Huskies due to the shoulder issue. Maclin came off the bench in his return, but he had started in each of his previous eight appearances.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Théo Pierre-Justin - Iffy for Sunday Pierre-Justin (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against UConn, Steve Newhouse of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Pierre-Justin missed DePaul's most recent contest with a shoulder injury, and he's at risk of missing a second straight game. Before the absence, Pierre-Justin had started eight of his last nine appearances, averaging 3.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists across 16.2 minutes during that stretch.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UConn vs. DePaul Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Dec 21

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DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Data Skrive

UConn vs. DePaul Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Dec 21

Kaleb Banks - Double-double in Tuesday's loss Banks contributed 19 points (8-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt), 10 rebounds and one steal over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 79-66 loss to St. John's.

Impact Banks made just his fourth start of the season Tuesday and he made the most of his opportunity with easily his best performance of the season. He recorded his first double-double of the season as he set season highs in points (19) and rebounds (10). He played nearly the entire game and took 16 shots -- seven more than his previous season high -- and hit a season-high three three-pointers. This massive spike in production and volume was a bit of a surprise, and it's currently unclear if this will be an anomaly or the beginning of his breakout.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Maclin - Plays 20 minutes in return Maclin (shoulder) provided zero points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 79-66 loss to St. John's.

Impact Maclin didn't score despite playing 20 minutes, but at least he was healthy enough to see consistent playing time. Maclin is back from a three-game absence, and it wouldn't be surprising if he returns to the starting lineup sooner rather than later.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Michigan Remains No. 1

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DECEMBER 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Brandon Maclin - Not starting Tuesday Maclin (shoulder) won't start Tuesday against St. John's, per 247Sports.com.

Impact Maclin has missed the last three games for DePaul, and looks slated to make it four in a row unless he comes off the bench. The senior guard has started every game he's played in this season, but it what should be a tough matchup against the Johnnies, it remains to be seen if he'll be available.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kruz McClure - Slides to second unit McClure will come off the bench for Tuesday's game against St. John's, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact McClure will return to the second unit after making back-to-back starts. CJ Gunn will step into the first unit, instead. In nine appearances off the bench, McClure is averaging 8.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists across 17.3 minutes.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Maclin - Warming up ahead of St. John's Maclin (shoulder) is warming up ahead of DePaul's clash with St. John's on Tuesday, per Dan Stack of 247Sports.com.

Impact Maclin has missed the last three games for DePaul, but appears primed to return as he's warming up ahead of a conference showdown with the Johnnies and reportedly looks good in the process. Maclin averages 7.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists this season.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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