2015–16 DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball team

The 2015–16 DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball team represented DePaul University during the 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. They played their home games at the Allstate Arena, and were members of the Big East Conference. Dave Leitao returned to Chicago to lead the Blue Demons for the second time, following a three-year tenure from 2002–2005.[1] They finished the season 9–22, 3–15 in Big East play to finish in ninth place. They lost to Georgetown in the first round of the Big East Tournament.

2015–16 DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball
ConferenceBig East Conference
2015–16 record9–22 (3–15 Big East)
Head coachDave Leitao (1st, 4th overall season)
Assistant coaches
  • Rick Carter
  • Billy Garrett
  • Patrick Sellers
Home arenaAllstate Arena
McGrath–Phillips Arena
2015–16 Big East men's basketball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
No. 6 Villanova16–2 .889  35–5  .875
No. 9 Xavier14–4 .778  28–5  .848
No. 20 Seton Hall †12–6 .667  25–9  .735
Providence10–8 .556  24–11  .686
Butler10–8 .556  22–11  .667
Creighton9–9 .500  20–15  .571
Marquette8–10 .444  20–13  .606
Georgetown7–11 .389  15–18  .455
DePaul3–15 .167  9–22  .290
St. John's1–17 .056  8–24  .250
† 2016 Big East Tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll

Previous season

The Blue Demons finished the 2014–15 season with record of 12–20 (6–12 Big East), tied for 7th in the conference. They were eliminated in the opening round of the 2015 Big East Tournament. Following the season, head coach Oliver Purnell resigned[2] and was replaced by Leitao.

Departures
NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownNotes
Forrest Robinson11F6'10"223SeniorRanger, TXGraduated
Jamee Crockett21F6'4"202SeniorChicago, ILGraduated
Durrell McDonald25G6'2"173JuniorLas Vegas, NVTransferred to Mercyhurst University
Greg Sequele42F6'9"215SeniorSainte-Rose, GPGraduated

Incoming recruits
US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Oumar Barry
PF		 Arlington, VA Bishop O'Connell 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Sep 17, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Elijah Cain
PG		 Newark, NJ St. Benedict's Preparatory 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Mar 11, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Develle Phillips
PF		 Upper Marlboro, MD Clinton Christian School 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Sep 4, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2015 DePaul Signees". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
  • "2015 DePaul Signees". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
  • "2015 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 23, 2015.

    Roster
    2015–16 DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball team
    PlayersCoaches
    Pos.#NameHeightWeightYearPrevious schoolHometown
    G 0 R. J. Curington 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)200 lb (91 kg) JrOak Hill Academy Dyer, IN
    G 1 Darrick Wood 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)190 lb (86 kg) JrBridgton Academy
    Hutchinson CC    		 Alexandria, VA
    C 2 Tommy Hamilton IV 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)255 lb (116 kg) JrIMG Academy Chicago, IL
    F 3 Rashaun Stimage 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)217 lb (98 kg) SrFarragut
    Daytona State College    		 Chicago, IL
    F 4 Myke Henry 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)228 lb (103 kg) RS SrOrr
    Illinois    		 Chicago, IL
    G 5 Billy Garrett Jr. 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)205 lb (93 kg) JrMorgan Park Chicago, IL
    G 10 David Molinari 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)185 lb (84 kg) SrPeoria Notre Dame
    Illinois Wesleyan    		 Peoria, IL
    G 11 Eli Cain 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)201 lb (91 kg) FrSt. Benedict's Prep Willingboro, NJ
    F 12 Develle Phillips 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)210 lb (95 kg) FrClinton Christian Bowie, MD
    G 13 Cory Dolins 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)182 lb (83 kg) SrNiles West Northbrook, IL
    F 14 Frederick Scott 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)235 lb (107 kg) FrSimeon Munster, IN
    G 15 Aaron Simpson 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m)152 lb (69 kg) SrNorth Chicago
    Lincoln College    		 North Chicago, IL
    G 23 Erten Gazi 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)200 lb (91 kg) FrIstanbul Bostanci Doga College Northern Cyprus
    F 25 Oumar Barry 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)226 lb (103 kg) FrBishop O'Connell Camp Springs, MD
    F 30 Peter Ryckbosch 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)242 lb (110 kg) RS JrSt. Ignatius Chicago, IL
    F 32 David Leitao III (W) 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)220 lb (100 kg) JrRock Bridge
    Peru State College    		 Virginia Beach, VA
    F 33 Joe Hanel (W) 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)205 lb (93 kg) SoHoly Family Catholic Savage, MN
    Head coach
    Assistant coach(es)
    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • (S) Suspended
    • (I) Ineligible
    • (W) Walk-on

    Roster
    Last update: July 28, 2015

    Schedule
    Date
    time, TV    		 Rank# Opponent# Result Record High points High rebounds High assists Site (attendance)
    city, state
    Exhibition
    Nov 7, 2015*
    1:00 pm    		 Caldwell W 82–52 
    		 13 – Hamilton IV  8 – Simpson  6 – Garrett Jr.  McGrath–Phillips Arena (1,230)
    Chicago, IL
    Non-Conference regular season
    Nov 14, 2015*
    8:00 pm, FSN    		 Western Michigan W 69–63  1–0
    		  18 – Garrett Jr.  7 – Hamilton IV/Stimage  4 – Garrett Jr.  McGrath–Phillips Arena (4,001)
    Chicago, IL
    Nov 17, 2015*
    4:00 pm, ESPNU    		 at Penn State
    Gavitt Tipoff Games    		 L 62–68  1–1
    		  17 – Henry  9 – Hamilton IV/Henry  2 – Cain/Garrett Jr.  Bryce Jordan Center (5,023)
    University Park, PA
    Nov 20, 2015*
    5:00 pm, CBSSN    		 vs. South Carolina
    Paradise Jam First Round    		 L 61–76  1–2
    		  14 – Wood  6 – Cain/Hamilton IV  4 – Garrett Jr./Simpson  Sports and Fitness Center (1,601)
    Saint Thomas, USVI
    Nov 21, 2015*
    5:30 pm    		 vs. Florida State
    Paradise Jam Consolation    		 L 67–83  1–3
    		  20 – Simpson  6 – Cain  3 – Gazi  Sports and Fitness Center (2,205)
    Saint Thomas, USVI
    Nov 23, 2015*
    12:30 pm, CBSSN    		 vs. Norfolk State
    Paradise Jam 7th Place game    		 W 82–78  2–3
    		  22 – Garrett Jr.  5 – Hamilton IV/Wood  7 – Garrett Jr.  Sports and Fitness Center (1,433)
    Saint Thomas, USVI
    Dec 2, 2015*
    7:00 pm, CSN+    		 at UIC W 82–55  3–3
    		  17 – Henry  10 – Hamilton IV  6 – Garrett Jr.  UIC Pavilion (4,417)
    Chicago, IL
    Dec 5, 2015*
    1:00 pm, FS1    		 Chicago State W 96–72  4–3
    		  20 – Cain  7 – Hailton IV  4 – Gazi/Simpson  Allstate Arena (5,215)
    Rosemont, IL
    Dec 9, 2015*
    7:00 pm, ESPN3    		 at Drake W 74–71  5–3
    		  19 – Garrett Jr.  9 – Hamilton IV  4 – Wood  Knapp Center (3,262)
    Des Moines, IA
    Dec 12, 2015*
    9:00 pm, FS1    		 Arkansas–Little Rock L 44–66  5–4
    		  16 – Henry  6 – Hamilton IV/Ryckbosch  2 – Garrett Jr.  McGrath–Phillips Arena (1,740)
    Chicago, IL
    Dec 15, 2015*
    9:00 pm, FS1    		 at Stanford L 60–79  5–5
    		  19 – Garrett Jr.  5 – Hamilton IV  5 – Garrett Jr.  Maples Pavilion (4,912)
    Stanford, CA
    Dec 19, 2015*
    1:00 pm, FS1    		 Northwestern L 70–78 OT 5–6
    		  24 – Henry  8 – Henry  5 – Gazi  Allstate Arena (6,351)
    Rosemont, IL
    Dec 22, 2015*
    8:00 pm, FS1    		 No. 20 George Washington W 82–61  6–6
    		  20 – Garrett Jr.  8 – Henry  7 – Garrett Jr.  Allstate Arena (5,289)
    Rosemont, IL
    Big East Conference regular season
    Dec 30, 2015
    8:15 pm, FS1    		 Georgetown L 58–70  6–7
    (0–1)    		  21 – Garrett Jr.  7 – Hamilton IV  5 – Garrett Jr.  Allstate Arena (5,873)
    Rosemont, IL
    Jan 2, 2016
    10:00 am, FS1    		 at Seton Hall
    Big East New Year's Marathon    		 L 74–78  6–8
    (0–2)    		  20 – Garrett Jr.  9 – Henry  8 – Garrett Jr.  Prudential Center (8,201)
    Newark, NJ
    Jan 5, 2016
    7:00 pm, FSN    		 No. 18 Butler L 72–77  6–9
    (0–3)    		  22 – Henry  10 – Henry  5 – Wood  Allstate Arena (5,427)
    Rosemont, IL
    Jan 9, 2016
    11:00 am, FS1    		 at Georgetown L 63–74  6–10
    (0–4)    		  16 – Garrett Jr.  5 – 3 tied  4 – Garrett Jr.  Verizon Center (8,435)
    Washington, D.C.
    Jan 12, 2016
    5:30 pm, FS1    		 at No. 7 Xavier L 64–84  6–11
    (0–5)    		  16 – Henry  8 – Henry  4 – Garrett Jr.  Cintas Center (10,400)
    Cincinnati, OH
    Jan 17, 2016
    12:30 pm, FS1    		 Creighton L 80–91  6–12
    (0–6)    		  21 – Cain/Henry  4 – Hamilton IV  4 – Garrett Jr.  Allstate Arena (5,534)
    Rosemont, IL
    Jan 20, 2016
    7:00 pm, FS1    		 at Marquette W 57–56  7–12
    (1–6)    		  17 – Henry  12 – Henry  5 – Garrett, Jr.  BMO Harris Bradley Center (12,695)
    Milwaukee, WI
    Jan 27, 2016
    6:00 pm, CBSSN    		 at Butler L 53–67  7–13
    (1–7)    		  13 – Cain/Hamilton IV  5 – Henry  3 – Garrett Jr  Hinkle Fieldhouse (7,611)
    Indianapolis, IN
    Jan 30, 2016
    1:00 pm, CBSSN    		 No. 7 Xavier L 65–86  7–14
    (1–8)    		  18 – Garrett, Jr.  7 – Ryckbosch  2 – 3 tied  Allstate Arena (6,958)
    Rosemont, IL
    Feb 2, 2016
    8:00 pm, FS1    		 No. 11 Providence W 77–70  8–14
    (2–8)    		  27 – Henry  11 – Henry  4 – Cain/Garrett, Jr.  Allstate Arena (5,114)
    Rosemont, IL
    Feb 6, 2016
    1:00 pm, FSN    		 at Creighton L 66–88  8–15
    (2–9)    		  22 – Henry  8 – Henry  3 – Simpson  CenturyLink Center (17,139)
    Omaha, NE
    Feb 9, 2016
    8:00 pm, FS1    		 No. 1 Villanova L 59–86  8–16
    (2–10)    		  15 – Cain  11 – Henry  3 – Wood  Allstate Arena (6,393)
    Rosemont, IL
    Feb 17, 2016
    7:00 pm, CBSSN    		 at St. John's L 65–80  8–17
    (2–11)    		  25 – Cain  5 – Garrett, Jr.  4 – Garrett, Jr.  Carnesecca Arena (5,010)
    Queens, NY
    Feb 20, 2016
    1:00 pm, FSN    		 Marquette L 60–73  8–18
    (2–12)    		  20 – Hamilton IV  9 – Stimage  5 – Johnson  Allstate Arena (8,524)
    Rosemont, IL
    Feb 25, 2016
    8:00 pm, FS1    		 St. John's W 83–75  9–18
    (3–12)    		  19 – Garrett, Jr.  8 – Henry  10 – Garrett, Jr.  Allstate Arena (4,817)
    Rosemont, IL
    Feb 27, 2016
    3:00 pm, CBSSN    		 at Providence L 66–87  9–19
    (3–13)    		  22 – Cain  6 – Hamilton IV  2 – Wood  Dunkin' Donuts Center (12,435)
    Providence, RI
    Mar 1, 2016
    6:00 pm, FS1    		 at No. 3 Villanova L 62–83  9–20
    (3–14)    		  14 – Cain  9 – Henry  4 – Cain  The Pavilion (6,500)
    Villanova, PA
    Mar 5, 2016
    11:00 am, FSN    		 Seton Hall L 66–80  9–21
    (3–15)    		  18 – Garrett, Jr.  7 – Stimage  4 – Simpson  Allstate Arena (5,954)
    Rosemont, IL
    Big East Tournament
    Mar 9, 2016
    7:00 pm, FS1    		 (9) vs. (8) Georgetown
    First round    		 L 53–70  9–22
    		  14 – Cain  5 – 4 tied  3 – Wood  Madison Square Garden (12,604)
    New York, NY
    *Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
    All times are in Central Time.

    References
    1. http://espn.go.com/chicago/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/12581470/dave-leitao-named-depaul-blue-demons-head-basketball-coach
    2. http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/25107571/depaul-coach-oliver-purnell-resigns
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