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Chris Holtmann seeks to revive DePaul basketball during Nashville visit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 11:16 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Chris Holtmann seeks to revive DePaul basketball during Nashville visit

Summary

Chris Holtmann, head coach of DePaul basketball, spent time observing and studying Vanderbilt football's program in Nashville. During his visit, he aimed to gain insights from Vanderbilt's turnaround after struggling seasons, drawing parallels to DePaul's own challenges. Holtmann's commitment to improving DePaul, which hasn't made the NCAA Tournament since 2004, remains evident as he brings a wealth of experience from previous successful coaching stints. He emphasizes the importance of working closely with coaches and adapting strategies for better outcomes.

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•Holtmann is located in Nashville for a two-day observation trip.
•He seeks to learn from Vanderbilt's recent football improvement.
•DePaul has not made the NCAA Tournament since the 2003-04 season.
•Holtmann has led three programs to NCAA Tournaments in the past.
•He is focused on turning DePaul into a competitive program.

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11:16 AMYahoo Sports — DePaul basketball's history is bleak, but Chris Holtmann and company are unfazed

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NASHVILLE—The Barista places the white, oval plate on the marble countertop and pauses for a second. Then, he raises his voice above the murmur of this Nashville Starbucks. “Chris,” he says. Upon the callout, Chris Holtmann pauses his conversation to…
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