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PREVIEW: DePaul faces off against Michigan State

After almost a week off, DePaul (1-2) returns to action Thursday Night in their opening game of the PK80 Classic against No. 4 Michigan State (2-1) in Portland, Oregon.

The Blue Demons were originally scheduled to play in the Wooden Legacy, but were added to the field replacing Georgetown in August.

DePaul Head Coach Dave Leitao expressed his excitement about getting compete against other historic programs like Michigan State, North Carolina, Oregon and Connecticut in an announcement by the school earlier this year.

“DePaul’s basketball history, combined with the other teams competing, illustrates the magnitude of this tournament,” Leitao said “It also provides us the great opportunity to play in front of our alumni and fans in the Pacific Northwest in college basketball’s signature event this season.