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Romeo Weems Will Make Big Impact at DePaul www.247sports.com by Steve Newhouse

10/27/2019

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It’s been awhile since the DePaul Blue Demons have had an impact freshman like Romeo Weems.

The New Haven, Michigan native comes in as a heralded recruit.   The 6-7 forward was ranked as a four star prospect, the 62nd best player in the class of 2019 on the 247Sports.com Composite rankings, the number one player in the state of Michigan, and the 11th best power forward in the nation.

Weems was recognized on the international stage as well, having played on the USA national team for his age group the last two years and brought home gold medals each time.

Romeo chose DePaul over offers from Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, and Oregon.
Weems has a reputation as a stat. stuffer.

As a senior at New Haven High School, he averaged 27.9 points, 11.4 rebounds, 4.2 steals, 3.5 assists and 2.6 blocks per game.  He led the Rockets to the Michigan Class B state quarterfinals.

He’s a guy who will make an immediate impact as a starter for the Blue Demons.

“He was a Mr. Basketball in the state of Michigan,” said Blue Demons coach Dave Leitao.  “I think he’s going to have a tremendous year for us.  He’s a guy who can fill a lot of categories.  He can score, he can rebound, he’s athletic, he can run, in the early part of his career he looks like he can be a really good defender, and he’s a great teammate.”

Since arriving on campus in June, Weems has been adjusting to college life.

“It’s been great,” said Weems.  “Every day I’m getting better.  I’m getting more and more used to the school and the basketball part of it.  It’s been tough, but it’s been good tough. The team has been coming together well. The coaches and everybody are getting used to each other.”

It is never easy for freshmen to get accustomed to life at the next level, as Leitao will attest.

“They (freshman) have moments where they feel really comfortable and a lot of other moments where they feel lost, because that’s typical for somebody that’s new,” Leitao said.

To ease into that life, Weems got to travel with his new teammates to France and Italy in August, where the Demons went 3-0 on their tour against European teams.  Romeo averaged 10 points and five rebounds per game while playing 22.7 minutes per game on the European tour.  He shot 54.2 percent from the field and 44.4 percent from beyond the arc.

“It was a good experience,” Romeo said of the trip. “We were getting a feel for each other. There are a lot of new guys so we have to get that chemistry.  I think we did well.  We learned some things. It was a learning trip as well as coming together and getting to know each other. We had fun.  It was a fun trip.”

Weems is expected to step right in and contribute immediately for the Blue Demons when they open up their season on November 5th at Wintrust Arena.  He brings some needed qualities to the team.

“I bring length, defensive rebounding, offensive rebounding, closing out on the shooters, taking away shots, helping in the gaps, especially with length,” Weems said.

With the addition of Weems, the Blue Demons will be a better defensive team this season.  It’s an area where the team needs to improve after finishing eighth in the Big East in Defensive Field Goal percentage (45.1%) last season.

“Overall we now have the ability to be more athletic and get to spots quicker,” said Leitao. “I think that was part of what ailed us last year. We were splintered and gave up a lot of threes.  Our position may have been OK, but we weren’t as quick to the ball very often.  I think Romeo’s athleticism and especially his intent will allow us to, especially for a freshman, quickly be more effective on defense individually and collectively.”

One challenge for this year’s DePaul squad has been blending in newcomers like Weems with the returning veterans on the team.

“It’s been tough of course, but every day I feel like we get better and get more used to it,” said Romeo.  “We have our bad days, but every day we get better and step forward and are coming together.  All of the younger guys, including me, make mistakes, but that comes with the process.” 

It’s a team that looks to improve upon last year’s record. 

So what does Weems think the Demons need to do to be successful this season?
“Just play our game, play hard, play smart, attack, rebound, no turnovers, and just play for each other.”
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Congrats to 6-4 wing Brent Wiles on making the All Eyes on U Hoops Fall Showcase Standouts List

10/24/2019

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All Eyes on U Hoops
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Fall Showcase Standouts

With over 50 players in the gym the coaches had to keep their eyes moving at all times to not miss any of the action and the high level of play that took place at our fall showcase Sunday October 20th at Alma College. I would like to mention everyone in attendence because I thought everyone played hard and got better, but here are a few that had the best days.​


(IN JERSEY NUMBER ODER) 

  • Landon Moore 6’1 202 Flushing *
  • Josh Rechsteiner 6’0 2021 Grand Blanc
  • Jack Rechsteiner 6’0 2021 Grand Blanc #
  • Kyle Sandusky 6’1 2020 Charlotte
  • Justin Bates 5’9 2020 Charlotte
  • Paul Gadde 6’3 2021 Alma #
  • Drew Hess 6’1 2021 Mio *
  • Darrion Gatson 6’0 2020 Ross Beatty
  • Reichen Lund 5’11 2022 Linden
  • Derek Bolton III 6’2 2022 Cristo Ray
  • Blake Lund 6’1 2021 Linden*
  • Jayden Wilson 5’8 2023 Cristo Ray
  • Cole Pardon 6’5 2021 Brandon High
  • Matt Wisniewski 6’52021 Linden
  • Kipras Blazevicius 6’5 2021 West Bloomfield
  • Clayton Roberts 6’4 2021 Home Schooled (GR Angels) #
  • Xavier Gleen 6’6 2020 Dakota #
  • Brent Wiles 6’4 2021 New Haven
  • Sam Leppien 6’8 2022 Alma
  • Satchel Love 6’5 2020 Cristo Ray #
  • Jayden Alfred 6’3 2021 Mancelona
  • Tyler Johnson 6’5 2021 Croswell Lexington
  • Shane Eberhard 5’11 2022 Linden
  • Bryce VanderWiere 6’7 2021 Schoolcraft *
  • Reed Schilling 6’5 2021 Flushing
  • Matt MacLellan 6’7 2020 Plymouth
  • Seydehwon Nagbe 5’9 2020 Farmington
  • Jailin Lee 5’11 2020 Southfield A&T
  • Jacob Carlson 6’3 2021 Grand Blanc
  • Davion Hollaway 5’9 2020 Eastpointe
  • Elijah Johnson 6’3 2020 Eastpointe
  • Hunter Soper 6’5 2021 Croswell Lexington#
  • Cedric Poole 6’2 2020 Eastpointe
  • Kyler Vanderjagt 6’3 2022 Northview *
  • Devin Wells 6’4 2021 Flushing
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Rockets Romeo Weems named top 15 freshman in country.These are the 15 freshmen that are going to change the landscape of college basketball this season, from the superstars to the next Trae Young.

10/3/2019

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College Basketball Talk
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FIVE NAMES THAT WILL HAVE AN IMPACT NATIONALLY

ROMEO WEEMS, DePaul
: One of the highest-ranked DePaul recruits of the last decade, the 6-foot-7 Weems will have a huge impact on the Blue Demons. A versatile wing forward who can do a bit of everything, Weems should fit in nicely with a DePaul frontcourt that features an underrated talent in Paul Reed. Weems is skilled enough to handle the ball and initiate some offense while remaining rugged enough to defend multiple spots and rebound.

JALEN WILSON, Kansas
: Wilson isn’t the typical five-star prospect that Kansas has grown accustomed to over Bill Self’s tenure. But there’s still a big need for the 6-foot-8 wing to potentially join a thin Jayhawk rotation this season as they try to get back on top of the Big 12. A former Michigan recruit who flipped his commitment following John Beilein’s NBA departure, Wilson gives Kansas some floor spacing as his perimeter jumper and ability to score is his calling card. Wilson doesn’t need to have a huge freshmen season for Kansas to be a contender but his emergence could make them that much more dangerous.


CASEY MORSELL, Virginia: It isn’t typical for freshmen to log heavy minutes for Virginia but Tony Bennett might not have a better choice after losing Ty Jerome and Kyle Guy early. The 6-foot-3 Morsell comes with typical prerequisites that are required of a successful Cavaliers guard. Morsell is competitive, tough and willing to defend as the D.C. native is one of the top two-way guards in the class. Although Morsell isn’t going to do anything flashy he can be a steady presence for a Virginia lineup desperately seeking a new identity this season.


KOFI COCKBURN, Illinois: At 7-feet tall and nearly 300 pounds, Cockburn is the highest-ranked Illinois center since Meyers Leonard. Impossible to move out of the paint, Cockburn isn’t the most athletic big man, but his bruising style and soft touch should fit in well in the Big Ten. Cockburn’s addition to the Illini rotation also allows for promising sophomore big man Giorgi Bezhanishvili to play at the four, giving Illinois a premier post offense if the duo shares the floor. Defensively, Cockburn should also help with some rim protection as he’s solid as a positional post defender.


TRE MITCHELL, UMass: A rare top-100 recruit for the Atlantic 10, the 6-foot-9 Mitchell should be one of the league’s better post players as head coach Matt McCall looks to get the program back on track. A gifted offensive weapon who can score in the post or also face up with the jumper, Mitchell will be a major piece for the Minutemen to build with this season. A potential four-year player, Mitchell isn’t an elite athlete. But he should command some double teams and give UMass an immediate credible threat in the post.



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