Layden Blocker - College Basketball News & Rumors

Running it back with Blue Demons Blocker will return to DePaul in 2026-27, he announced via his personal X account.

Impact Blocker is coming off a career year in which he averaged 11.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.6 steals. The 6-foot-2 guard started 29 of 32 games, and with he's elected to spend his final season of eligibility with DePaul.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chips in 16 off bench Blocker contributed 16 points (5-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 63-56 loss to Georgetown.

Impact Blocker was moved to the bench for Wednesday's first round of the Big East Tournament, but he still ended up playing 34 minutes and led the team in points (16) and assists (seven). He hit four of six shots from three but only hit one of eight shots from inside the arc. His junior season has likely come to an end with the tournament loss. He appeared in 32 games this season (29 starts) and averaged 11.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.6 steals in 29.0 minutes per game.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Iwuchukwu scores 17 as Georgetown beats DePaul 63-56 in Big East Conference Tournament

Vincent Iwuchukwu scored 17 points off of the bench to help lead the No. 11 seed Georgetown Hoyas over the sixth-seeded DePaul Blue Demons 63-56 in the Big East Conference Tourname...

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

DePaul faces Georgetown in Big East Tournament

The DePaul Blue Demons play in the Big East Tournament against the Georgetown Hoyas

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

DePaul hosts Ajayi and Butler

Butler visits the DePaul Blue Demons after Michael Ajayi scored 26 points in the Bulldogs' 76-59 loss to the Creighton Bluejays

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Scores 10 Saturday Blocker fouled out of Wednesday's 76-57 loss to Villanova after recording 10 points (4-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal in 17 minutes.

Impact Blocker, who totaled just 12 points over his last three games combined, scored 10 in Wednesday's loss. He hit four of his 10 shots from the field -- an improvement considering his recent shooting form -- and hit both of his free throw attempts. He got into foul trouble though and fouled out of his second straight game, this time only logging 17 minutes of action.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

DePaul hosts Providence following Benson's 21-point game

DePaul takes on the Providence Friars after N

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

DePaul earns 69-57 win against Seton Hall

Led by NJ Benson's 21 points, the DePaul Blue Demons defeated the Seton Hall Pirates 69-57

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Scores 11 off the bench Wednesday Blocker accumulated 11 points (4-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, four assists and two steals across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 72-71 victory over Creighton.

Impact Blocker came off the bench for the second time this season Wednesday, but he still put together a good performance. He was involved in a crucial play too as he assisted Brandon Maclin's game-winning layup with seven seconds remaining in the game. It's unclear what prompted Blocker's move to the bench, but he still played 32 minutes, so the change did not affect the rotation much, if it all.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Benson, Maclin lead DePaul over Creighton, 72-71

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Creighton plays DePaul, aims to break road skid

Creighton will try to end its three-game road slide when the Bluejays take on DePaul

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Scores 13 in Tuesday's loss Blocker fouled out of Tuesday's 68-56 loss to St. John's after recording 13 points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 29 minutes.

Impact Blocker led the Blue Demons with 13 points Tuesday, the only member of his team to score double digit points. He did a lot of damage from the free throw line (7-8 FT), but he also turned the ball over four times and provided just two assists. He added value on the defensive end though, grabbing five boards, blocking two shots and recording two steals in the home loss. Next up for him is a road trip to Providence on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Gunn, DePaul Blue Demons to host Ejiofor and the No. 25 St. John's Red Storm

No. 25 St. John's visits DePaul in Big East play Tuesday

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Carroll, Borovicanin lead Xavier past DePaul, 68-66

Tre Carroll scored 21 points to lead the Xavier Musketeers and Filip Borovicanin hit the game-winning jump shot with one second remaining as the Musketeers beat the DePaul Blue Dem...

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

DePaul visits Xavier following Carroll's 22-point outing

Xavier hosts the DePaul Blue Demons after Tre Carroll scored 22 points in Xavier's 86-68 loss to the Seton Hall Pirates

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Mack has 16 and 11 assists in Georgetown's 70-61 win over DePaul

Led by Malik Mack's 16 points and 11 assists, the Georgetown Hoyas defeated the DePaul Blue Demons 70-61

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

DePaul visits Lewis and Georgetown

Georgetown hosts the DePaul Blue Demons after KJ Lewis scored 26 points in Georgetown's 81-78 victory over the Providence Friars

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

Scores 20 off the bench Blocker finished Tuesday's 87-80 loss to Butler with 20 points (6-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes.

Impact Blocker came off the bench for the first time this season, making way for Theo Pierre-Justin as the Blue Demons opted for a bigger lineup to start Tuesday's contest. The move did not affect Blocker's play or playing time as he logged a season-high 20 points in the loss. He shot under 50 percent from the field in his fourth straight contest, but he made all six of his free throws and hit two shots from beyond the arc. It's unclear if his move to the bench will be a permanent one, but it appears it won't matter either way.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Bizjack's 24 lead Butler over DePaul 87-80

Led by Finley Bizjack's 24 points, the Butler Bulldogs defeated the DePaul Blue Demons 87-80 on Tuesday

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

DePaul's N.J. Benson goes FLYING for fastbreak alley oop vs. Marquette

JANUARY 17 • FOX SPORTS

DePaul hosts Marquette after Ross' 20-point outing

Marquette visits the DePaul Blue Demons after Chase Ross scored 20 points in the Golden Eagles' 92-68 loss to the St. John's Red Storm

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Braylon Mullins, Alex Karaban lead No. 4 UConn to 12th straight win, 72-60 over DePaul

Braylon Mullins had 16 points and Alex Karaban scored 15 as No. 4 UConn extended its winning streak to 12 with a 72-60 win over DePaul

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

DePaul hosts Georgetown after Lewis' 27-point performance

Georgetown visits the DePaul Blue Demons after KJ Lewis scored 27 points in the Hoyas' 95-83 loss to the St. John's Red Storm

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

CJ Gunn's 22 help DePaul down Xavier 86-77

Led by CJ Gunn's 22 points, the DePaul Blue Demons defeated the Xavier Musketeers 86-77

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Ties season-high points in win Blocker closed Saturday's 86-77 win over Xavier with 18 points (5-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one rebound, four assists and one steal in 35 minutes.

Impact Blocker tied his season-high of 18 points in the win over the Musketeers, and he was the second-highest scorer for the Blue Demons. The starting guard is now averaging 11.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.8 steals on 27.8 minutes across 15 games this campaign.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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