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Benson scores 18 off the bench, DePaul knocks off Georgetown 71-67 in Big East Tournament

NJ Benson scored 18 points off of the bench to lead the DePaul Blue Demons over the Georgetown Hoyas 71-67 in the Big East Conference Tournament on Wednesday

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

16 points in win over Hoyas Blocker amassed 16 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one rebound and four assists in 27 minutes during Saturday's 83-77 win over Georgetown.

Impact Blocker came up big in his eleventh straight start for the Demons, logging 16 points with an impressive 63.6 field-goal percentage. The starting point guard better not be sick of the Hoyas after the close win, as he'll have to play them again in the conference tournament this upcoming Wednesday.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Rivera scores 21 as DePaul beats Georgetown 83-77, will meet again in Big East Tournament

Led by Isaiah Rivera's 21 points, the DePaul Blue Demons defeated the Georgetown Hoyas 83-77 on Saturday

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Providence Friars face the DePaul Blue Demons on 3-game slide

Providence looks to stop its three-game skid when the Friars play DePaul

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

15 points in blowout loss Blocker supplied 15 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists and three steals across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 73-49 loss to Creighton.

Impact Blocker was able to get a decent amount of minutes in the huge blowout for the Blue Demons. The sophomore guard registered his third-best scoring game of the year, and he also tacked on three steals. He'll look to stay involved this upcoming Saturday at Butler.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Blocker is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Providence.

Impact Blocker will come off the bench for the first time this season, as Jacob Meyer will take his place in the first unit. Blocker is averaging 8.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.6 steals per game this season.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three big steals against Valpo Blocker had nine points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists and three steals across 24 minutes during Friday's 89-70 victory over Valparaiso.

Impact Blocker wasn't a huge force on the offensive side of the ball versus Valpo, but he did grab three steals in the 19-point win. The sophomore guard's quickness has been utilized by Depaul on both sides of the season, and it should continue to be important against tougher opponents coming up. He is now averaging a consistent 9.3 points, 3.3 rebounds 3.0 assists and 1.8 steals on the year.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DePaul hosts Valparaiso following Blocker's 21-point performance

DePaul hosts the Valparaiso Beacons after Layden Blocker scored 21 points in DePaul's 98-52 win against the Northern Illinois Huskies

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Starts vs. Northern Illinois Blocker is starting versus Northern Illinois on Saturday, according to DePaul reporter Andy Thompson.

Impact Blocker is back after a one-game absence and recovers his starting role right away. The sophomore is averaging 6.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.8 steals in 18.5 minutes per game this season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Blocker (quadriceps) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game versus Northern Illinois, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Blocker, who missed Tuesday's game against Eastern Illinois, is a game-time decision to make his return to the floor Saturday. The sophomore is averaging 6.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.8 steals in 18.5 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with injury Tuesday Blocker is out for Tuesday's game against Eastern Illinois due to a quadriceps injury, WeAreDePaul.com reports.

Impact Blocker has been a regular starter for DePaul this season, so missing him should be a great deal for the team. He's averaging 6.5 points, 2.8 assists and 2.3 rebounds per game in four starts. His next chance to play will come against Northern Illinois on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Blocker will enter the NCAA transfer portal, per On3.com.

Impact Blocker will enter the transfer portal following his freshman season with Arkansas. The former top-50 recruit averaged 3.7 points in 13.3 minutes per game for the Razorbacks this season.

MARCH 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

2023 College Basketball predictions: Michigan State, Arkansas and best title futures

John Fanta has his eyes on a few under-the-radar national title-chasers as the season gets underway. See who he believes is worth wagering o...

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

2023 College Basketball predictions: Michigan State, Arkansas and best title futures

Freshman Layden Blocker making most of early minutes with Hogs Minutes are hard to come by in Arkansas' deep, experienced backcourt, but freshman point guard Layden Blocker has certainly made the most of...

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

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Benson scores 18 off the bench, DePaul knocks off Georgetown 71-67 in Big East Tournament

Rivera scores 21 as DePaul beats Georgetown 83-77, will meet again in Big East Tournament

Providence Friars face the DePaul Blue Demons on 3-game slide

DePaul hosts Valparaiso following Blocker's 21-point performance

2023 College Basketball predictions: Michigan State, Arkansas and best title futures