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DePaul's Jersey Retirement Amidst Losing Streak
4 Feb
Summary
- Rod Strickland's jersey retirement honored.
- St. John's boasts an eight-game Big East road winning streak.
- DePaul has won its last four Big East home games.
DePaul will celebrate basketball legend Rod Strickland with a jersey retirement ceremony during halftime of their game against No. 22 St. John's. Strickland, a two-time All-American at DePaul and former NBA player, will be honored in Chicago. The event aims to boost the Blue Demons, who are seeking to build momentum.
Despite a recent 68-66 loss at Xavier after squandering an 18-point lead, DePaul holds a strong record at home, having won their last four Big East games. This marks their best home conference streak since the 2006-07 season.
St. John's, currently on a seven-game winning streak, presents a formidable challenge. The Red Storm have not lost a true road game since February 12, 2025, and their Big East road winning streak stands at eight games. Their last visit to DePaul on February 19, 2025, resulted in an 82-58 victory.
Key players for DePaul include CJ Gunn, who leads the team with 14.8 points per game in conference play. For St. John's, Dillon Mitchell has shown significant improvement, averaging 14.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists over their last four games. Coach Rick Pitino praised Mitchell's play, highlighting his versatility and court vision.
