DePaul University

Athletics

On the athletic agenda, DePaul, which competes in NCAA Division I (with no football program), is a member of the Big East Conference. The school mascot is the Blue Demon. The school is well known for its basketball program which gained prominence under Ray Meyer who led the team to the NCAA Division I basketball Final Four in 1979. The school's only national championship came in 1945 after winning the NIT tournament. The current men's baketball coach is Jerry Wainwright. Other notable sports programs at DePaul are NCAA women's basketball and women's softball. Perennial rivals include Loyola University Chicago, Marquette University, Northwestern University and the University of Notre Dame.

Related Topics:
NCAA - Football - Big East Conference - Ray Meyer - Loyola University Chicago - Marquette University - Northwestern University - University of Notre Dame

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