DePaul University Athletics
Community Remembers Joey Meyer
1/4/2024 7:47:00 AM | MEN'S BASKETBALL
253 Career Wins
Seven NCAA Tournaments
Back-to-Back Sweet Sixteens
1987 Coach of the Year
1992 Great Midwest Conference Champion
Joey Meyer's impact on DePaul Basketball and DePaul University was huge and always under appreciated. An exceptional DePaul backcourt player in his own right, Joey was the behind-the-scenes recruiting force that catapulted Depaul and Coach Ray Meyer into a national basketball power in the late '70s and '80s.Doug Bruno
Succeeding a legend is one of the hardest assignments in sports. Joey not only succeeded Coach Ray, but led DePaul Basketball to national recognition never achieved before or since. Joe Meyer was a special coach, but an even more special person. Joey was a total winner both on and off the court, however, his greatest legacy will always be how he won: always with integrity, humility and class.
Always enjoyed my conversations with Joey Meyer when he was coaching, as a broadcaster and scout. He was so genuine. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved him. https://t.co/0aMzsMOOqe
— Andy Katz (@TheAndyKatz) December 30, 2023
We join the basketball community in mourning the loss of Joey Meyer, a legendary coach who served as a Clippers college scout for seven seasons. https://t.co/vsIK8xqhJg
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) December 30, 2023
He will be forever missed by everyone he taught and mentored. A true gentlemen. Love you Coach. TK. https://t.co/iFJvEkR98c
— DePaul Prep MBB (@DePaulPrepMBB) December 30, 2023
Always enjoyed my conversations with Joey Meyer when he was coaching, as a broadcaster and scout. He was so genuine. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved him. https://t.co/0aMzsMOOqe
— Andy Katz (@TheAndyKatz) December 30, 2023
Condolences to the Meyer Family on the passing of my former DePaul Coach Joey Meyer. His impact on my life as a player at DePaul is immeasurable but his friendship after my playing career was priceless. He leaves a legacy that can’t be matched. ???????? https://t.co/K9trd3aTvB
— David Booth (@DavidBooth4Real) December 30, 2023
A super guy in every way was JOEY MEYER - he represented ?@DePaulHoops in such a positive way . Now he joins his Dad up in Hoops Heaven - May Joey RIP? - via @ESPN App https://t.co/N4IppMZBah
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) December 30, 2023
RIP Coach Meyer ???? pic.twitter.com/0UEz2QZZsz
— Northwestern Basketball (@NUMensBball) December 30, 2023
Joey Meyer was such a part of making @DePaulHoops a household name and when it came to how he treated a young coach like me when I was at @MSU_Basketball and @MarquetteMBB he couldn’t have been more humble , helpful and easy to learn from. His care for “Coach” was incredible. RIP
— Tom Crean (@TomCrean) December 30, 2023
Saddened by the news that Joey Meyer has passed.
— Dan Evans (@DanEvans108) December 30, 2023
A huge contributor to @DePaulHoops as Head Coach and top recruiter after his playing days, and had superlative character. First met him when I was a @DePaulU freshman in 1978, and he was as consistent a person as I have ever met.
RIP to Joey Meyer. Condolences to his family, friends and fans. ????
— Quentin Richardson (@QRich) December 30, 2023
