DePaul Basketball Head Coach Search: Latest News, Speculation on Open Job

The DePaul men's basketball team is in the midst of a terrible dry spell that has seen it go seven seasons without a winning campaign, but the Blue Demons are hoping to change that with a big head coaching hire.

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Ben Howland in Driver's Seat for DePaul Job

Friday, March 20

On the heels of DePaul and former head coach Oliver Purnell parting ways, the Blue Demons are very much in the market for a coach who can change the program.

According to Adam Zagoria of SNY.tv, DePaul has heavy interest in hiring former UCLA and Pittsburgh head coach Ben Howland:

Per ESPN.com's Jeff Goodman, the interest is expected to be mutual:

Howland took the Bruins to the NCAA tournament seven times, including three consecutive Final Four appearances from 2006 through 2008. The Blue Demons haven't reached the big dance since the 2004 campaign.

Howland has not coached since getting fired by UCLA in 2013, but his track record is undeniable.

DePaul needs someone with a history of success, and there is no question that Howland is more accomplished than almost any other coach on the market.

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