Head Coach

Chris Holtmann

Contact: dleitao@depaul.edu

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About DePaul Blue Demons Basketball

DePaul University's men's basketball program, led by head coach Chris Holtmann, competes at the highest level of collegiate basketball in the Big East Conference while maintaining a strong commitment to academic excellence in Chicago's urban environment. The Blue Demons play in one of the nation's most competitive conferences, providing recruits with consistent exposure to elite competition and professional-level coaching. Holtmann brings extensive experience developing talent and building winning cultures, emphasizing both on-court performance and classroom success. DePaul offers student-athletes the unique opportunity to compete in a major metropolitan area with significant professional sports presence while earning a quality education from a respected institution. Recruits interested in playing for a Big East program that prioritizes player development and combines rigorous academics with high-caliber basketball should reach out to the coaching staff about joining the Blue Demons.

Getting recruited at this level requires more than raw talent — coaches need to see your film at the right moment, your eligibility paperwork must be in order, and your tournament exposure has to match the standard the program is recruiting to.

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