Head Coach
Chris Holtmann
Direct contact details for this coach are not confirmed. Use the program's official athletics staff directory, linked from the ESPN program page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Paris Parham | Assistant Coach | mbb@depaul.edu |
| Matt Johnson | Associate Director of Sports Performance | mjohn290@depaul.edu |
| Hailey Lacy | Sports Dietitian (RDN) | hlacy1@depaul.edu |
| PaulaMarie Moore | Executive Assistant | p.moore@depaul.edu |
| Courtney Day | Associate Athletics Director for Communications and Digital Strategy (MBB, GOLF) | courtney.day@depaul.edu |
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.
Net price
$27,308/yr
Above D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
67%
At D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
14,090
Above D1 median (9,019)
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $27,251 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $21,638 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $24,864 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $26,128 / year
- $110,001+
- $37,424 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 14,090
- Average net price
- $27,308 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $47,676 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $47,676 / year
- Graduation rate
- 67%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
D1 men's basketball recruiting calendar
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Roster context has not been researched for this program yet.
Program history
2
Final Fours
1943, 1979
1
NIT titles
1945
Notable NBA/pro alumni
| Player | Team(s) | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Dave Corzine | Magic, Bulls, Spurs | 1989–1990 |
| Dallas Comegys | Spurs, Nets | — |
| Kevin Edwards | Magic, Heat, Grizzlies, Nets | 1997–1998 |
| Rod Strickland | Magic, Knicks, Raptors, Spurs, Rockets, Trail Blazers, Heat, Wizards, Timberwolves | 2003–2004 |
| Bill Robinzine | Mavericks, Cavaliers, Jazz | — |
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is DePaul D1?
Yes, DePaul is an NCAA Division I program in the Big East. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for DePaul men's basketball.
What conference is DePaul in?
DePaul competes in the Big East for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at DePaul?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $27,308 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at DePaul?
College Scorecard reports approximately 14,090 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to DePaul?
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.