Updated DePaul Scouting Report

[Hey Adrien!]

After a promising start against a pillow soft non-conference schedule, DePaul has really struggled in conference play, finishing last in both offensive and defensive efficiency.

To me, the biggest surprise is their perimeter shooting struggles. This team should shoot well from three, but the team's lack of interior scorers has made it easier for teams to focus the defense on guarding tightly on the three-point line.

Holtmann's rotations have tightened too. After stepping in admirably for Skogman, NJ Benson is now the clear cut starting center as his bruising style fits better defending Big East bigs. CJ Gunn has transformed from energy bench guy to DePaul's all-around best player while Isaiah Rivera and JJ Traynor have surprisingly disappointed. As the season goes on, I also expect Arkansas transfer Layden Blocker to get more minutes and usage as he is DePaul's best offense creator off the bounce and best backcourt defender. Also, starting PF Troy D'Amico is an awful defender, so it's a good game for Karaban to keep getting back on track.

DePaul recruited heavily from the Midwest and the MVC and it shows as DePaul kinda looks like a run of the mill MVC team

 

[SwingDog]

In my opinion, despite again being in the basement of the Big East, the program has taken a step forward. They beat Georgetown, lost to Seton Hall by 5, Providence by 7, and MARQUETTE by only 2.

A better DePaul makes for a better Big East, and I think they are, even if not dramatically. We'll see what happens the rest of the way for them and what moves they make in the portal and recruiting in the off season...but UConn needs the win here so, go Huskies!

 

[auror]

Their FT defense is stellar though.

 

[StllH8L8ner]

Schedule has a pegged for a win already. I like it.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Their FT defense is stellar though.

I always view that as “they know who to foul and who not to foul.”

 

[IndyLives]

Must win tonight or UConn will officially be on the "Bubble".

 

[Leebo]

Just realized this game is on Peacock... Radio broadcast it is, then.

 

[RuffRuff]