Sources: Bryce Drew Is DePaul's Top Target
Currently the Valpo coach, Drew would have interest, a source says.
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The Blue Demons need the best candidate, not necessarily someone who played at DePaul.
Oliver Purnell Resigns As DePaul's Head Coach
DePaul will hire a new coach after Purnell's five seasons.
Emma: Chicago Programs On Quest To End NCAA Tournament Drought
No college program in Chicago has made the NCAA Tournament since 2004.
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"We feel like we have a culture shift," Oliver Purnell says.
DePaul Will Retain Purnell After Abysmal Season
The Blue Demons have earned at least a share of last place in the Big East for six straight years.
Bernstein: College Basketball Around Here Sucks
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Four DePaul Players Receive Permission To Transfer
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Wisch: DePaul Wants Hoops Back In City – But What About Campus?
So, big-time college basketball looks to finally be coming back to the Windy City.
Lamb Scores 18 And Connecticut Beats DePaul 80-54
Shabazz Napier and Alex Oriakhi each put up double-doubles and Connecticut, playing its fourth straight game without ailing coach Jim Calhoun, beat DePaul 80-54 on Wednesday night.
DePaul Announces Conference Home And Away Opponents
On Thursday, DePaul announced their home and away opponents for the 2011-12 Big East schedule.
Blue Demons Set Dates For Trip To France
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DePaul Signs Montray Clemons To National Letter Of Intent
The DePaul Blue Demons continue to add to their impressive recruiting class. On Wednesday, the school announced that Baltimore-native Montray Clemons has signed a National Letter of Intent.
Shaka Smart Goes From Purnell's Staff To Final Four
Shaka Smart is the hottest name among all college basketball coaches right now. He's taken an 11th seed Virginia Commonwealth team to the Final Four. But not too long ago he was a part of Oliver Purnell's staff.
Harris: DePaul Takes On An Impossible Task
The next seven days are the toughest of the year for the DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball team.
Harris: Purnell Stays Patient As His Team Continues To Struggle
It is tough to stay patient with a young team who hasn't won a conference game this season, but patient is what coach Oliver Purnell continues to be with his struggling DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball team.
Purnell: 'I Don't Believe In Moral Victories'
The DePaul Blue Demons are having another disappointing season. They're 6-17 overall and an even worse 0-11 in the Big East.
Notre Dame Presents Big Opportunity For DePaul
When Oliver Purnell took over the job as head coach of the DePaul Blue Demons he knew that he would have his work cut out for him. And he knew the Big Est Conference wouldn't make things any easier.
DePaul's Melvin Named Big East Rookie Of The Week
Oliver Purnell was known as a good recruiter before he stepped on to the campus of DePaul University. And already in his first season, Purnell has started to see some production from his young players.
DePaul Gets First Loss Of New Year Against Georgetown
DePaul had a rough start Saturday entering the new year as they played Georgetown. After falling short in the first half, the Blue Demons pushed for a second half comeback but only gave the Hoyas a scare.
Blue Demons Defeat Florida Atlantic
The DePaul Blue Demons took a 14 point lead over the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half and finished the game nine points ahead. This makes it the third straight victory for DePaul.
Blue Demons Have Easy Season Opener
The DePaul Blue Demons defeated Chicago State for their season opener. This earned DePaul's new coach Oliver Purnell his first win at DePaul also.
Harris: DePaul's Lack Of Experience A Factor Going Into Opener Sunday
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Algonquin school bus driver gets prestigious national award reserved for teachers
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University of Chicago teaming up with city to install more than 100 cameras near Hyde Park campus
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Baby formula shortage still leaves families desperate, especially those restricted by federal WIC program rules
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Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon
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Pfizer says 3 of its COVID shots give kids under 5 strong protection
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Expert: Risk for monkeypox is low for overall population
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FDA clears COVID-19 booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
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Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks
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City Council committee to vote on Chicago casino plan, which has some neighbors thinking of selling condos and leaving
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Carvana tower in Skokie put on hold after Illinois suspends dealer's state license
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FTX cryptocurrency exchange opens new headquarters in Chicago
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Candace Parker makes Time Magazine list of 100 Most Influential People of 2022
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MLB suspends Josh Donaldson for 1 game for 'Jackie' comment
Major League Baseball suspended Josh Donaldson for one game Monday after the New York Yankees slugger made multiple references to Jackie Robinson while talking to White Sox star Tim Anderson during the weekend.
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Anderson's HR hushes Yankees, lifts Sox to twinbill sweep
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Mallory Pugh scores first goal of season as Red Stars beat Orlando Pride
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Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.
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Ald. Michael Scott Jr. (24th) is resigning from the City Council to pursue a job in the private sector.
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