
Purdue Basketball Returns to Fort Myers Tip-Off as Season-Opening Challenge
Purdue's participation in the Fort Myers Tip-Off offers a strategic test for a youthful team preparing for the NCAA Tournament.
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Purdue's participation in the Fort Myers Tip-Off offers a strategic test for a youthful team preparing for the NCAA Tournament.

Purdue will travel to Fort Myers for a Thanksgiving tournament featuring DePaul and Oklahoma, looking to build on a strong non‑conference schedule while preparing for Big Ten play.
Purdue’s men’s basketball team will headline the Fort Myers Tip-Off during Thanksgiving week, facing DePaul and Oklahoma as part of a demanding non‑conference schedule.

Kaliyah Dillard, a defensive standout from San Jose State, transfers to DePaul University, adding depth, athleticism, and a proven blocking record to the Blue Demons' lineup.

After three standout seasons at San Jose State, Kaliyah Dillard is set to join DePaul University, adding depth, athleticism, and a defensive mindset to the Blue Demons' roster.
Coach Gary Redus II has assembled a blend of high‑ranked transfers and returning players, signaling an aggressive rebuild for the Scarlet Knights.

On May 16, 2026, 16‑year‑old Charlie Wachs entered the senior lineup of the Oakland Roots, becoming the youngest player in club history. His family’s soccer pedigree, combined with a rigorous developmental program, set the stage for a promising start.

DePaul will host South Florida at Wintrust Arena on Nov. 5, 2026, before the teams meet in Tampa later in 2027, marking the first matchup since the 2019 CBI Finals and featuring new Bulls coach Chris Mack.

DePaul University's women's basketball program announced the addition of transfer forward Doyinsola Lijirin, a native of Ondo State, Nigeria, who brings three seasons of experience from Wagner College and a proven record of growth on both ends of the floor.

The University of Toledo announces a five‑player transfer class that could reshape the program's depth and future prospects.

DePaul will host SMU at Wintrust Arena on Dec. 5, 2026, before the teams travel to Dallas for a 2027‑28 return game, marking the first meeting between the Blue Demons and the Mustangs.