1942–43 DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball team

American college basketball season March 2026 August 2023 1942–43 DePaul Blue Demons Basketball DePaul Blue Demons Script Logo.png Independent 19–5 Ray Meyer 1st University Auditorium NCAA tournament Final Four The 1942–43 DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball team represented DePaul University during the 1942–43 NCAA men's basketball season. They were led by head coach Ray Meyer, in the first season of his legendary career, and played their home games at the University Auditorium in Chicago. The Blue Demons were one of eight teams invited to take part in the NCAA tournament. DePaul defeated Dartmouth, a team that reached the Final Four the season before, before losing to Georgetown in the National semifinal round. They finished the season with an overall record of 19–5. Roster 1942 DePaul Blue Demons y y Mel Frailey 23 Tony Kelly 25 G SR C Bill Ryan 27 John Jorgenson 96 George Mikan 99 C 6 10 235 FR y Joliet, Illinois Joliet Catholic Ray Meyer (Notre Dame) Schedule and results no no |- !colspan=12 style=DePaul Blue Demons| Regular season Feb 20, 1943 yes no 1942 men Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky Chicago Stadium Chicago, Illinois 53–44 16,000 |- !colspan=12 style=DePaul Blue Demons| NCAA Tournament Mar 24, 1943 yes yes no 1942 men Dartmouth Indians Dartmouth Madison Square Garden New York, New York East Regional Semifinal / National Quarterfinal Elite Eight 46–35 19–4 Mar 25, 1943 yes yes no Georgetown Madison Square Garden New York, New York East Regional Final / National Semifinal Final Four 49–53 14,085 19–5 E East 1942-43 Men's Basketball Schedule https://depaulbluedemons.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule/1942-43 DePaul University Athletics September 10, 2023 References Category:DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball seasons DePaul Category:1942 in sports in Illinois Category:1943 in sports in Illinois DePaul Category:NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament Final Four seasons