DePaul Coach Chris Holtmann Agrees to a Contract Extension that Runs Through the 2030-31 Season
DePaul said the extension reflects Holtmann’s progress after the Blue Demons improved from 3-29 to 16-16 in two seasons.
- On Tuesday, Athletic Director DeWayne Peevy announced that DePaul extended men's basketball coach Chris Holtmann's contract through the 2030-31 season, rewarding his rebuilding efforts.
- When hired in March 2024, Holtmann inherited a program that went 3-29 overall and 0-20 in Big East play, replacing Tony Stubblefield after joining with 13 seasons of head coaching experience including seven at Ohio State.
- In his first season, Holtmann led an 11-win improvement, and last season DePaul finished 16-16 overall and 8-12 in conference play, marking its second-most Big East wins in program history since joining the league in 2005.
- Holtmann said there is a shared vision with Athletic Director DeWayne Peevy and DePaul President Robert Manuel, while Peevy credited him with restoring belief in the program and elevating visibility locally and nationally.
- DePaul has achieved a 118% increase in student attendance since Holtmann's arrival, the biggest growth in the Big East, and recently broke ground on a $42.4 million athletics practice facility in Lincoln Park, signaling commitment to sustained success.
15 Articles
15 Articles
Chicago Sun Times
DePaul basketball coach Chris Holtmann agrees to contract extension through 2030-31 season
<p>DePaul coach Chris Holtmann has agreed to a contract extension that runs through the 2030-31 season.</p><p>Athletic director DeWayne Peevy announced the deal on Tuesday.</p><p>"This extension reflects both what Chris has already accomplished and our confidence in where he is taking this program," Peevy said in a release. "In two seasons, he has rebuilt the competitive foundation of DePaul men's basketball, restored belief in the program and e…
DePaul’s Holtmann signs contract extension through 2031 season
DePaul Men’s Basketball Head Coach Chris Holtmann has agreed to a contract extension through 2031, DePaul Senior Vice President and Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy announced. “From my first conversations with DeWayne and President Rob, it was clear that there is a shared vision for what this program, department and University can become,” said Holtmann. “We came here to work and to help build something we can all be proud of – together. Thes…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
