2011-12 College Basketball Season Preview: DePaul
Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, David Kay and Peter Christian of the The Sports Bank. Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05 AT hotmail DOT com.
All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: wpc112@gmail.com
DePaul Blue Demons (Last Year: 7-24, 1-17 in Big East)
2011-12 Projected Depth Chart:
C: Krys Faber (Sr)/Darrell Robertson (Fr)
PF: Cleveland Melvin (So)/Donnovan Kirk (So)/Montray Clemons (Fr)
SF: Tony Freeland (Jr)/Moses Morgan (So)/Jamee Crockett (Fr)
G: Jeremiah Kelly (Sr)/Macari Brooks (Fr)/Charles McKinney (Fr)
PG: Brandon Young (So)/Shane Larkin (Fr)
Gone: SG/F-Mike Stovall, SG-Jimmy Drew, F-Mario Stula, PG-Michael Bizoukis (transfer-Missouri State), PF-Devin Hill (transfer-Loyola), SF-Eric Wallace (transfer-Seattle U.)
2011-12 Outlook:
Two and fifty-two. That is DePaul's record in the Big East the past three seasons. Oliver Purnell was brought in last summer to change the culture at DePaul and restore respectability to the once proud program. While the Blue Demons were again the laughing stock of the Big East in 2010-11, Purnell is starting to bring in his own recruits and delivering optimism to the direction of the team.
One of the bright spots last season was the play of Big East Rookie of the Year, Cleveland Melvin. The skilled forward was Purnell's first signing, leading DePaul in scoring. He and fairly stiff big man Krys Faber will start up front while freshmen Darrell Robertson and Montray Clemons will need to provide depth until Miami transfer Donnovan Kirk becomes eligible after the first semester.
Point guard Brandon Young experienced growing pains during his freshman season but also showed a ton of promise. He figures to share the starting backcourt with senior Jeremiah Kelly who was the team's top three-point threat. Tony Freeland will start at the three, while sophomore Moses Morgan figures to factor into the equation as well. Freeland is athletic and more physical than most small forwards but is a non-factor from beyond the arc.
When Purnell was hired, one of the expectations was that he would put a fence around the Chicagoland area and keep as many talented players in the city as possible. Purnell accomplished that with his 2011 class by keeping Charles McKinney, Macari Brooks and Jamie Crockett in the Windy City. All three players should add depth on the wing, while the best recruit of the class, point guard Shane Larkin, is expected to make an immediate impact.
DePaul does lose three players to transfer as Purnell continues to clean out Jerry Wainwright's old recruits and bring in his own talent. With 10 underclassmen, the new era is being ushered in. There is more talent on the roster and the Blue Demons could actually finish higher than last place in the Big East this season. While that seems like a little victory, let's be honest; winning more than one conference game this season will be a huge success for DePaul. Baby steps.
Player to Watch: Cleveland Melvin, F
The Baltimore native is lengthy, athletic, and explosive in the open floor. He also has a nice mid-range jumper and solid back-to-basket game even against bigger, stronger opponents. He averaged 14.3 points per game despite only playing about 26 minutes a night. Expect Melvin to see an increase in court time which should only give him more opportunity to add to his numbers. If he can improve his outside shot and become a more aggressive rebounder, it is not out of the question that Melvin could leave DePaul after his sophomore season.
Key Non-Conference Games: 11/24, 25, 27 vs. Arizona State, Dayton, Fairfield, Indiana State, Minnesota, Texas Tech and Wake Forest (Old Spice Classic)
12/1 vs. Ole Miss (Big East/SEC Challenge)
Predicted Big East Finish: 14th
2013 Fantasy Football Rankings - May 23
2013 NBA Mock Draft - May 22
2014 NFL Mock Draft - May 21
Charlie's 2014 NFL Mock Draft - May 20
NFL Picks - Feb. 3
![]()
© 1999-2011 Walter Cherepinsky : all rights reserved
Privacy Policy
2 5 9
All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: wpc112@gmail.com
DePaul Blue Demons (Last Year: 7-24, 1-17 in Big East)
2011-12 Projected Depth Chart:
C: Krys Faber (Sr)/Darrell Robertson (Fr)
PF: Cleveland Melvin (So)/Donnovan Kirk (So)/Montray Clemons (Fr)
SF: Tony Freeland (Jr)/Moses Morgan (So)/Jamee Crockett (Fr)
G: Jeremiah Kelly (Sr)/Macari Brooks (Fr)/Charles McKinney (Fr)
PG: Brandon Young (So)/Shane Larkin (Fr)
Gone: SG/F-Mike Stovall, SG-Jimmy Drew, F-Mario Stula, PG-Michael Bizoukis (transfer-Missouri State), PF-Devin Hill (transfer-Loyola), SF-Eric Wallace (transfer-Seattle U.)
2011-12 Outlook:
Two and fifty-two. That is DePaul's record in the Big East the past three seasons. Oliver Purnell was brought in last summer to change the culture at DePaul and restore respectability to the once proud program. While the Blue Demons were again the laughing stock of the Big East in 2010-11, Purnell is starting to bring in his own recruits and delivering optimism to the direction of the team.
One of the bright spots last season was the play of Big East Rookie of the Year, Cleveland Melvin. The skilled forward was Purnell's first signing, leading DePaul in scoring. He and fairly stiff big man Krys Faber will start up front while freshmen Darrell Robertson and Montray Clemons will need to provide depth until Miami transfer Donnovan Kirk becomes eligible after the first semester.
Point guard Brandon Young experienced growing pains during his freshman season but also showed a ton of promise. He figures to share the starting backcourt with senior Jeremiah Kelly who was the team's top three-point threat. Tony Freeland will start at the three, while sophomore Moses Morgan figures to factor into the equation as well. Freeland is athletic and more physical than most small forwards but is a non-factor from beyond the arc.
When Purnell was hired, one of the expectations was that he would put a fence around the Chicagoland area and keep as many talented players in the city as possible. Purnell accomplished that with his 2011 class by keeping Charles McKinney, Macari Brooks and Jamie Crockett in the Windy City. All three players should add depth on the wing, while the best recruit of the class, point guard Shane Larkin, is expected to make an immediate impact.
DePaul does lose three players to transfer as Purnell continues to clean out Jerry Wainwright's old recruits and bring in his own talent. With 10 underclassmen, the new era is being ushered in. There is more talent on the roster and the Blue Demons could actually finish higher than last place in the Big East this season. While that seems like a little victory, let's be honest; winning more than one conference game this season will be a huge success for DePaul. Baby steps.
Player to Watch: Cleveland Melvin, F
The Baltimore native is lengthy, athletic, and explosive in the open floor. He also has a nice mid-range jumper and solid back-to-basket game even against bigger, stronger opponents. He averaged 14.3 points per game despite only playing about 26 minutes a night. Expect Melvin to see an increase in court time which should only give him more opportunity to add to his numbers. If he can improve his outside shot and become a more aggressive rebounder, it is not out of the question that Melvin could leave DePaul after his sophomore season.
Key Non-Conference Games:
Predicted Big East Finish: 14th
|
Pharme592
02-28-2013
07:56 am
xxx.xxx.xxx4.67
(total posts: 1)
 7
 6
Very nice site!
Pharmd902
02-28-2013
07:56 am
xxx.xxx.xxx.168
(total posts: 1)
6
6
Very nice site! cheap cialis http://opeaixy.com/qsqvtsa/4.html
Pharma360
02-28-2013
07:55 am
xxx.xxx.xxx.241
(total posts: 1)
6
7
Hello! baagdac interesting baagdac site! I'm really like it! Very, very baagdac good!
Pharmk864
02-28-2013
07:55 am
xxx.xxx.xxx.208
(total posts: 1)
6
6
Very nice site!
Pharme431
02-28-2013
07:55 am
xxx.xxx.xxx.197
(total posts: 1)
6
6
Very nice site! cheap cialis http://opeaixy.com/qsqvtsa/4.html
Pharmd808
02-28-2013
07:55 am
xxx.xxx.xxx.173
(total posts: 1)
7
6
Hello! bdecege interesting bdecege site! I'm really like it! Very, very bdecege good!
Pharmf533
02-13-2013
03:42 pm
xxx.xxx.xxx.252
(total posts: 1)
7
6
Very nice site!
Pharmk791
02-13-2013
03:42 pm
xxx.xxx.xxx6.30
(total posts: 1)
7
6
Very nice site! cheap cialis http://apeoixy.com/xqqvta/4.html
Pharmg749
02-13-2013
03:42 pm
xxx.xxx.xxx.109
(total posts: 1)
6
6
Hello! ekdgbcf interesting ekdgbcf site! I'm really like it! Very, very ekdgbcf good!
Lottie
12-06-2012
06:55 am
xxx.xxx.xxx2.12
(total posts: 3)
6
6
Your story was really informative, thakns!
Maud
12-04-2012
01:24 pm
xxx.xxx.xxx2.12
(total posts: 3)
7
7
I love these articles. How many words can a wrosdmith smith?
Elmira
12-04-2012
11:51 am
xxx.xxx.xxx2.12
(total posts: 3)
7
7
Holy shizint, this is so cool thank you.
Ito
11-10-2012
09:56 pm
xxx.xxx.xxx.190
(total posts: 1)
8
14
LT313beats / nothing like londaig up on LB's (converting them to DE) on fast WR, CB, HB. My teams have so much speed on both side the ball it's crazy my drafting has started that trend in our league load up on speed
Anjana
11-10-2012
06:24 pm
xxx.xxx.xxx3.90
(total posts: 1)
8
18
misswhitedaisy / Have you happened to run into Michael Bolt? 97 SPD QB. yeah QB! he tears up any dsfenee and A potential. If you like fast RB the best are lemarcus taylor 97 SPD A potential, leron james 97 SPD A potential Ozzie Jones 99 SPD A potential but he cant break a tackle. The best WR hands down IMO is Aundrey Bender 6'3 99 SPD 99 JMP.
Guess what
11-08-2012
05:39 am
xxx.xxx.xxx70.1
(total posts: 1)
6
19
Steve Adams is going to be a BEAST! New Zealand represent!
|
2013 Fantasy Football Rankings - May 23
2013 NBA Mock Draft - May 22
2014 NFL Mock Draft - May 21
Charlie's 2014 NFL Mock Draft - May 20
NFL Picks - Feb. 3
© 1999-2011 Walter Cherepinsky : all rights reserved
Privacy Policy
2 5 9
Leave a comment