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DePaul coach Chris Holtmann agrees to a contract extension that runs through the 2030-31 season

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 30). DePaul coach Chris Holtmann agrees to a contract extension that runs through the 2030-31 season. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/depaul-coach-chris-holtmann-agrees-to-a-contract-extension-that-runs-through-the-2030-31-season/article_77dd20bf-86dd-5868-bfd4-cdb9e4f3a895.html

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Chris Holtmann, coach of DePaul's men’s basketball team, has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the university through the 2030-31 season. Athletic director DeWayne Peevy made this announcement on Tuesday, highlighting Holtmann’s achievements in rebuilding the program and restoring its reputation since his hiring in March 2024. Under Holtmann's leadership, DePaul improved from a winless Big East record to an 8-12 mark last year after going 3-29 overall in the previous season.

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In March 2024, Chris Holtmann was hired as the new coach of DePaul University, after the previous coach Tony Stubblefield was fired following two-plus seasons with poor performance. Under Holtmann's leadership, the Blue Demons' record improved from a dismal 3-29 overall and 0-20 in Big East play to 14-20 overall and 4-16 in his first year, and further to 16-16 overall including an 8-12 conference record last season. Recognizing Holtmann's impact, DePaul Athletic Director DeWayne Peevy recently announced that Holtmann has signed a contract extension through the 2030-31 season, reflecting confidence in his vision for rebuilding and elevating the men’s basketball program both locally and nationally.

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CHICAGO (AP) — DePaul coach Chris Holtmann has agreed to a contract extension that runs through the 2030-31 season. asserted

that → agree → season

Athletic director DeWayne Peevy announced the deal on Tuesday. asserted

Peevy → announce → Tuesday

“This extension reflects both what Chris has already accomplished and our confidence in where he is taking this program,” Peevy said in a release. asserted

Peevy → reflect → release

“In two seasons, he has rebuilt the competitive foundation of DePaul men’s basketball, restored belief in the program and elevated our visibility locally and nationally.” asserted

he → rebuild → visibility

Holtmann was hired by DePaul in March 2024 after the Blue Demons went 3-29 overall and 0-20 in Big East play. asserted

Demons → hire → play

He replaced Tony Stubblefield, who was fired after two-plus seasons. asserted

who → replace → seasons

DePaul went 14-20 overall and 4-16 in the Big East in Holtmann’s first year in charge. asserted

DePaul → go → charge

The Blue Demons improved to 16-16 last season, including an 8-12 conference record. asserted

Demons → improve → record

“These first two years have been filled with both challenges and really exciting moments as we fight to rebuild this program,” Holtmann said in the school’s release. asserted

Holtmann → fill → release

“We know continuing to move this forward won’t be easy, but we embrace the challenges ahead. asserted

we → know → challenges

Our family has really enjoyed Chicago and we love our fans and the DePaul community, as well as the mission of DePaul.” asserted

we → enjoy → DePaul

Holtmann, who turns 55 in November, is 281-207 in 15 seasons, also coaching at Gardner-Webb, Butler and Ohio State. ___ asserted

who → turn → Webb

DePaul coach Chris Holtmann agrees to a contract extension that runs through the 2030-31 season

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