Sheets of rain fell out of the sky without end, but the spirits of the Blue Demon faithful were not dampened as they waited for the first public event at Wintrust Arena since completion. On Saturday DePaul held a free event to show off the new home of DePaul Basketball. The day was highlighted by rare public practices from the men’s and women’s team, but added autograph sessions, tours of the arena and a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening. Doors opened at 10:30 a.m., just before the women took the floor.
When scrimmages Mart’e Greys, Amarah Coleman, Kelly Campbell, Tanita Allen and Ashton Millender where the first five sent out, though don’t get too carried away as head coach Doug Bruno pointed out afterward that he has yet to settle on a starting lineup.