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Joey Meyer basketball

Apr 01, 1949 - Dec 28, 2023

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Hinsdale, IL

"Joey Meyer, former DePaul men's basketball coach, passed away at 74 in Hinsdale, Illinois, on December 29th, 2023. He was a significant figure in DePaul basketball. Meyer coached from 1984 to 1997, leading the Blue Demons to seven NCAA Tournaments and 231 victories. He played for his father, Ray Meyer, at DePaul. Thus becoming the school's fourth-leading scorer before serving as an assistant on Ray's staff for 11 seasons. Meyer's coaching pinnacle came in the 1986-87 season, with the Blue Demon...Read More

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