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DePaul faces tough Big East openers
6 Dec
Summary
- DePaul begins Big East play against ranked opponents St. John's and UConn.
- UAPB's Quion Williams is praised as an NBA-level defender.
- DePaul seeks improvement after a physical loss to LSU.

The DePaul Blue Demons are set to commence their Big East conference schedule with a formidable challenge, facing No. 23 St. John's on the road, followed by a home game against No. 5 UConn. To prepare for these elite matchups, DePaul will first play three nonconference games, beginning with a home contest against the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
The Golden Lions of UAPB recently secured a narrow road victory over UIC, showcasing the talents of senior Quion Williams. Coach Solomon Bozeman lauded Williams' defensive prowess, suggesting he possesses NBA-level capabilities. Williams' all-around performance, including scoring, rebounding, and assists, makes him a key player to watch as DePaul continues its preparation.
Following their nonconference tune-ups, DePaul's ability to handle physical opponents will be tested against conference rivals. Head coach Chris Holtmann acknowledged the team's struggles with physicality in a recent loss to LSU, emphasizing the need for improvement before facing top-ranked Big East teams.




