2016–17 DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball team

The 2016–17 DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball team represented DePaul University during the 2016–17 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. They played almost all of their home games at Allstate Arena in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois, though they scheduled two regular-season games at the considerably smaller McGrath–Phillips Arena, the regular home of the DePaul women's team, on the school's Chicago campus. The Blue Demons, members of the Big East Conference, were led by head coach Dave Leitao, in the second year of his current tenure and fifth overall at DePaul. They finished the season 9–23, 2–16 in Big East play to finish in last place. They lost in the first round of the Big East Tournament to Xavier.

2016–17 DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball
ConferenceBig East Conference
2016–17 record9–23 (2–16 Big East)
Head coachDave Leitao (2nd straight, 5th overall season)
Assistant coaches
  • Rick Carter
  • Billy Garrett
  • Patrick Sellers
Home arenaAllstate Arena
McGrath–Phillips Arena
2016–17 Big East men's basketball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
No. 1 Villanova †15–3 .833  32–4  .889
No. 21 Butler12–6 .667  25–9  .735
Creighton10–8 .556  25–10  .714
Seton Hall10–8 .556  21–12  .636
Providence10–8 .556  20–13  .606
Marquette10–8 .556  19–13  .594
Xavier9–9 .500  24–14  .632
Saint John's7–11 .389  14–19  .424
Georgetown5–13 .278  14–18  .438
DePaul2–16 .111  9–23  .281
† 2017 Big East Tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll

The season marked the Blue Demons' final season at Allstate Arena. DePaul moved both its men's and women's teams into the new Wintrust Arena on Chicago's Near South Side.[1] The Blue Demons opened the arena with a game against Notre Dame on November 11, 2017.[2]

Previous season

The Blue Demons finished the 2015–16 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.

Offseason

Departures
NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownNotes
Tommy Hamilton IV2C6'11"255JuniorChicago, ILLeft the team due to personal reasons
Rashaun Stimage3F6'8"217SeniorChicago, ILGraduated
Myke Henry4F6'6"228RS SeniorChicago, ILGraduated
David Molinari10G6'0"185SeniorPeoria, ILGraduated
Develle Phillips12F6'9"210SeniorBowie, MDTransferred to Odessa College
Cory Dolins13G6'0"182SeniorNorthbrook, ILGraduated
Frederick Scott14F6'7"235FreshmanMunster, INTransferred to Rider
Aaron Simpson15G5'11"152SeniorNorth Chicago, ILGraduated
Oumar Barry25F6'10"226FreshmanCamp Springs, MDTransferred to Iowa Western CC

Incoming transfers
NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownPrevious School
Austin Grandstaff2G6'4"188SophomoreRockwall, TXTransferred from Ohio State. Under NCAA transfer rules, Grandstaff will have to sit out the 2016–17 season. Will have three years of remaining eligibility.
Tre'Darius McCallum10F6'7"215JuniorMyrtle Beach, SCJunior college transferred from Indian Hills Community College.
Max Strus31G6'6"215JuniorHickory Hills, ILTransferred from Lewis. Under NCAA transfer rules, Strus will have to sit out the 2016–17 season. Will have two years of remaining eligibility.
Chris Harrison-Docks51G6'0"175RS SeniorOkemos, MITransferred from Western Kentucky. Harrison-Docks will be eligible to play immediately since Harrison-Docks graduated from Western Kentucky.

2016 recruiting class
US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Al Eichelberger
#52 PF		 Saginaw, MI Saginaw High School 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Nov 9, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Brandon Cyrus
#51 SG		 La Porte, IN La Lumiere School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Nov 10, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Devin Gage
PG		 Chicago, IL Curie High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Jun 19, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN: N/A
Levi Cook
C		 Arnett, WV Elev8 Basketball Academy 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 260 lb (120 kg) Apr 5, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN: N/A
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:

  • "2016 DePaul Signees". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
  • "2016 DePaul Signees". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
  • "2016 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 1, 2016.

    2017 recruiting class

    2018 recruiting class

    Preseason

    Prior to the season, DePaul was picked to finish last in a poll of Big East coaches.[3]

    Roster
    2016–17 DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball team
    PlayersCoaches
    Pos.#NameHeightWeightYearPrevious schoolHometown
    G 0 R. J. Curington 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)199 lb (90 kg) SrOak Hill Academy Dyer, IN
    G 1 Darrick Wood 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)178 lb (81 kg) SrBridgton Academy
    Hutchinson CC    		 Alexandria, VA
    G 2 Austin Grandstaff (I)  6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)190 lb (86 kg) SoRockwall
    Ohio State    		 Rockwall, TX
    G 3 Brandon Cyrus 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)187 lb (85 kg) FrLa Lumiere School Toronto, ON
    G 4 Devin Gage 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)177 lb (80 kg) FrCurie Chicago, IL
    G 5 Billy Garrett Jr. 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)210 lb (95 kg) SrMorgan Park Chicago, IL
    F 10 Tre'Darius McCallum 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)207 lb (94 kg) JrSt. James
    Indian Hills CC    		 Myrtle Beach, SC
    G 11 Eli Cain 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)200 lb (91 kg) SoSt. Benedict's Prep Willingboro, NJ
    G 12 Erten Gazi 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)212 lb (96 kg) SoIstanbul Bostanci Doga College Northern Cyprus
    F 23 Al Eichelberger 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)251 lb (114 kg) FrSaginaw Saginaw, MI
    F 30 Peter Ryckbosch 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)234 lb (106 kg) RS SrSt. Ignatius Chicago, IL
    G 31 Max Strus (I)  6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)205 lb (93 kg) JrAmos Alonzo Stagg
    Lewis University    		 Hickory Hills, IL
    F 32 David Leitao III (W) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)221 lb (100 kg) SrRock Bridge
    Peru State College    		 Virginia Beach, VA
    F 33 Joe Hanel (W) 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)218 lb (99 kg) JrHoly Family Catholic Savage, MN
    C 44 Levi Cook 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)300 lb (136 kg) Fr8 Sports Institute Clarksburg, WV
    G 51 Chris Harrison-Docks 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)189 lb (86 kg) RS SrOkemos
    Western Kentucky    		 Okemos, MI
    Head coach
    Assistant coach(es)
    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • (S) Suspended
    • (I) Ineligible
    • (W) Walk-on

    Roster

    Schedule and results
    Date
    time, TV    		 Rank# Opponent# Result Record High points High rebounds High assists Site (attendance)
    city, state
    Exhibition
    Nov 4, 2016*
    8:00 PM    		 Rockhurst W 79–53 
    		 26 – Garrett Jr.  11 – Cook  4 – Garrett Jr.  McGrath–Phillips Arena (1,615)
    Chicago, IL
    Non-conference regular season
    Nov 13, 2016*
    6:00 PM, FS1    		 Robert Morris W 78–72  1–0
    		  21 – Cain  8 – McCallum  6 – McCallum  McGrath–Phillips Arena (2,330)
    Chicago, IL
    Nov 17, 2016*
    7:30 PM, FS1    		 Rutgers
    Gavitt Tipoff Games    		 L 59–66  1–1
    		  24 – Cain  9 – McCallum  4 – McCallum  Allstate Arena (4,057)
    Rosemont, IL
    Nov 20, 2016*
    12:30 PM, FS1    		 Milwaukee W 77–59  2–1
    		  20 – Garrett Jr.  6 – Garrett Jr.  6 – Garrett Jr.  Allstate Arena (4,518)
    Rosemont, IL
    Nov 23, 2016*
    7:00 PM, FSN/WCIU    		 Missouri State W 68–66  3–1
    		  23 – Garrett Jr.  12 – McCallum  3 – Garrett Jr.  Allstate Arena (4,387)
    Rosemont, IL
    Nov 30, 2016*
    7:30 PM, FSN/WCIU    		 Drake W 77–75  4–1
    		  19 – Cain  8 – Cyrus  4 – Tied  Allstate Arena (2,091)
    Rosemont, IL
    Dec 3, 2016*
    6:00 PM, BTN    		 at Northwestern L 64–80  4–2
    		  15 – Wood  8 – Wood  3 – Garrett Jr.  Welsh-Ryan Arena (6,751)
    Evanston, IL
    Dec 6, 2016*
    8:00 PM, FSN/WCIU    		 Lamar W 80–61  5–2
    		  21 – Cain  10 – McCallum  2 – Tied  Allstate Arena (4,516)
    Rosemont, IL
    Dec 10, 2016*
    11:00 AM, ESPNU    		 vs. Temple
    Hoophall Miami Invitational    		 L 65–74  5–3
    		  17 – Cain  7 – Cain  2 – Cain  American Airlines Arena (2,152)
    Miami, FL
    Dec 14, 2016*
    7:00 PM, FS1    		 UIC L 75–80  5–4
    		  27 – Cain  12 – Hanel  3 – Garrett Jr.  McGrath–Phillips Arena (2,099)
    Chicago, IL
    Dec 17, 2016*
    1:00 PM, FS1    		 Chicago State
    Las Vegas Classic    		 W 109–61  6–4
    		  31 – Cain  12 – McCallum  5 – Garrett Jr.  Allstate Arena (4,592)
    Rosemont, IL
    Dec 19, 2016*
    8:00 PM, FS1    		 Southeast Missouri State
    Las Vegas Classic    		 W 81–78  7–4
    		  19 – Garrett Jr.  8 – Hanel  8 – Garrett Jr.  Allstate Arena (4,377)
    Rosemont, IL
    Dec 22, 2016*
    7:00 PM, FS1    		 vs. Wyoming
    Las Vegas Classic semifinals    		 L 58–72  7–5
    		  18 – McCallum  6 – McCallum  1 – 4 tied  Orleans Arena 
    Paradise, NV
    Dec 23, 2016*
    7:30 PM, FS1    		 vs. Missouri State
    Las Vegas Classic 3rd place game    		 L 58–69  7–6
    		  16 – Garrett Jr.  7 – McCallum  3 – Cain  Orleans Arena 
    Paradise, NV
    Big East Conference regular season
    Dec 28, 2016
    5:30 PM, FS1    		 at No. 1 Villanova L 65–68  7–7
    (0–1)    		  19 – McCallum  7 – McCallum  4 – Tied  The Pavilion (6,500)
    Villanova, PA
    Jan 1, 2017
    1:00 PM, FS1    		 St. John's L 73–79  7–8
    (0–2)    		  18 – Cain  9 – McCallum  3 – Tied  Allstate Arena (5,152)
    Rosemont, IL
    Jan 7, 2017
    11:00 AM, CBSSN    		 at Seton Hall L 56–87  7–9
    (0–3)    		  22 – Garrett Jr.  9 – Cyrus  1 – 4 tied  Prudential Center (7,797)
    Newark, NJ
    Jan 10, 2017
    8:00 PM, FS1    		 Providence W 64–63  8–9
    (1–3)    		  14 – Garrett Jr.  8 – McCallum  5 – Garrett Jr.  Allstate Arena (4,641)
    Rosemont, IL
    Jan 14, 2017
    1:00 PM, FSN/WCIU    		 at Marquette L 58–83  8–10
    (1–4)    		  12 – Garrett Jr.  6 – Hanel  3 – Cain  BMO Harris Bradley Center (13,832)
    Milwaukee, WI
    Jan 16, 2017
    3:30 PM, FS1    		 at St. John's
    MLK Day Marathon    		 L 68–78  8–11
    (1–5)    		  16 – Garrett Jr.  10 – McCallum  5 – Tied  Carnesecca Arena (5,602)
    Queens, NY
    Jan 21, 2017
    1:00 PM, FS1    		 No. 13 Butler L 69–70 OT 8–12
    (1–6)    		  32 – Cain  11 – McCallum  4 – Cain  Allstate Arena (6,713)
    Rosemont, IL
    Jan 28, 2017
    1:30 PM, FS1    		 at No. 16 Creighton L 66–83  8–13
    (1–7)    		  18 – Garrett Jr.  9 – Hanel  5 – Cain  CenturyLink Center (17,611)
    Omaha, NE
    Jan 31, 2017
    8:15 PM, FS1    		 Georgetown L 73–76  8–14
    (1–8)    		  25 – Garrett Jr.  6 – Tied  3 – Tied  Allstate Arena (5,455)
    Rosemont, IL
    Feb 4, 2017
    1:00 PM, FS1    		 Marquette L 79–92  8–15
    (1–9)    		  21 – McCallum  7 – McCallum  7 – Cain  Allstate Arena (8,392)
    Rosemont, IL
    Feb 8, 2017
    5:30 PM, FS1    		 at No. 24 Xavier L 61–72  8–16
    (1–10)    		  18 – Cyrus  6 – Cyrus  4 – Cain  Cintas Center (10,250)
    Cincinnati, OH
    Feb 11, 2017
    1:00 PM, FS1    		 No. 23 Creighton L 58–93  8–17
    (1–1)    		  15 – Harrison-Docks  7 – Hanel  3 – Cain  Allstate Arena (6,409)
    Rosemont, IL
    Feb 13, 2017
    8:00 PM, CBSSN    		 No. 2 Villanova L 62–75  8–18
    (1–12)    		  18 – Harrison-Docks  8 – Tied  3 – Tied  Allstate Arena (6,963)
    Rosemont, IL
    Feb 19, 2017
    12:30 PM, FS1    		 at No. 24 Butler L 66–82  8–19
    (1–13)    		  24 – Cain  6 – Tied  3 – Cain  Hinkle Fieldhouse (9,100)
    Indianapolis, IN
    Feb 22, 2017
    6:05 PM, CBSSN    		 at Georgetown W 67–65  9–19
    (2–13)    		  15 – Garrett Jr.  7 – McCallum  4 – Garrett Jr.  Verizon Center (7,896)
    Washington, D.C.
    Feb 25, 2017
    1:00 PM, FSN/WCIU    		 Seton Hall L 79–82  9–20
    (2–14)    		  26 – Garrett Jr.  6 – Cain  6 – Garrett Jr.  Allstate Arena (5,144)
    Rosemont, IL
    Feb 28, 2017
    7:30 PM, FS1    		 at Providence L 64–73  9–21
    (2–15)    		  12 – Tied  7 – McCallum  4 – Tied  Dunkin' Donuts Center (10,101)
    Providence, RI
    Mar 4, 2017
    1:00 PM, FSN/WCIU    		 Xavier L 65–79  9–22
    (2–16)    		  17 – Garrett Jr.  7 – Tied  3 – Cain  Allstate Arena (6,774)
    Rosemont, IL
    Big East Tournament
    Mar 8, 2017
    8:30 PM, FS1    		 (10) vs. (7) Xavier
    First round    		 L 64–75  9–23
    		  16 – Garrett Jr.  11 – McCallum  4 – Garrett Jr.  Madison Square Garden (14,830)
    New York City, NY
    *Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
    All times are in Central Time.

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    2. Pope, LaMond. "DePaul to open new downtown arena against longtime rival Notre Dame". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2017-05-22.
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