Derrick Rose missed his third game in the Bulls' last five nursing his turf toe injury, but the team's depth has been on display and they've been getting healthier elsewhere. more ›

The Blackhawks returned to the Wells Fargo Center for the first time since clinching the 2010 Stanley Cup there. And Hell froze over at Allstate Arena last night as DePaul snapped an 18-game home losing streak in Big East play. more ›

DePaul improved on its best start in 12 seasons and the Blackhawks entered their holiday break with the best record in the National Hockey League. more ›

Indiana 52, Illinois 49: With a returning class of seniors led by Demetri McCamey and Mike Tisdale, Illinois was projected to be in the top tier in the Big Ten this season. It hasn't worked out that way for the Illini, who struggled last night against Indiana in Bloomington, IN. Hoosiers sophomore guard Jordan Hulls scored 12 of his 18 points in the second half and Tom Prtchard's tip-in provided the difference as Indiana snapped a 19-game losing streak against ranked teams. As for the Illini, the leadership coach Bruce Weber was expecting from Tisdale and McCamey hasn't happened. The Illini also showed that they live and die by the three-point shot. Illinois shot 5 for 20 from behind the arc. more ›

The Bulls came out flat again. The Hawks played with a sense of urgency against Colorado. Plus, college basketball scores. more ›

While the Duke Blue Devils were clinching another National Championship on Monday, the DePaul Blue Demons were apparently locking up their new coach, with sources indicating the hiring of Clemson head coach Oliver Purnell. Rumored to have received a seven year, $15 million deal, Purnell will be officially announced today. more ›

When we were young, DePaul basketball was a force. Coached by the legendary Ray Meyer, the Blue Demons were perennial NCAA tournament participants and usually made it to the Sweet 16 -- although we were too young to remember their Final Four run in '79. Even after the elder Meyer handed over the reigns to his son Joey, DePaul was among the top basketball programs and regularly signed the top area recruits. more ›