1985–86 DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball team explained

The 1985–86 DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball team represented DePaul University during the 1985–86 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. They were led by head coach Joey Meyer, in his 2nd season at the school, and played their home games at the Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont.

After finishing the regular season at 16–12, DePaul received a bid to the 1986 NCAA Tournament as the No. 12 seed in the East region. DePaul beat Virginia in the opening round^[1] and Oklahoma in the round of 32^[2] to advance to the Sweet Sixteen. In the East Regional semifinals, the Blue Demons were defeated by No. 1 Duke, 74–67,^[3] and finished the season 18–13.

Schedule and results

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Rankings

See main article: 1985–86 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings.

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Team players drafted into the NBA

See main article: 1986 NBA draft.

Notes and References

1. News: De Paul Surprises Virginia . . March 14, 1986 . March 27, 2022.
2. News: DePaul Stuns Oklahoma . . March 16, 1986 . March 27, 2022.
3. News: ROBINSON SINKS CLEVELAND STATE, 71-70; DUKE ROLLS DEPAUL ELIMINATED BY 74-67 . . March 22, 1986 . March 27, 2022.
4. Web site: 1985–86 DePaul Blue Demons Schedule and Results. College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com . March 27, 2020.
5. Web site: 1985–86 DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball. NCAA Career Statistics.
6. • Book: ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia: The Complete History of the Men's Game. Random House. 899–900. 2009. 0-345-51392-4.