Notebook: DePaul guard Billy Garrett finding rhythm in win streak

DePaul guard Billy Garrett drives to the basket off a pick-and-roll with forward Tommy Hamilton. (Geoff Stellfox / The DePaulia)In the middle of a four-game win streak, DePaul men’s basketball is stressing patience.

And from that patience, point guard Billy Garrett Jr. is benefiting.

Garrett, a junior, has seen a sharp increase in productivity in the last four games and is a large reason why the Blue Demons have won four games in a row. During the winning streak, Garrett is averaging 17.5 points and 4.5 steals per game. He’s also shooting 53 percent from the field in that span.

“I’ve been being aggressive and taking what the defense has given me, simple as that,” Garrett said. “I’m not…