DePaul University Athletics
DePaul Rounds Out 2026 Signing Class
11/18/2025 4:04:00 PM | MEN'S BASKETBALL
Noah Smith joins Andrew Jensen and Mason Lockett IV
CHICAGO – DePaul men's basketball officially added Noah Smith to its 2026 signing class Tuesday, joining previously announced signees Andrew Jensen and Mason Lockett IV. All three future Blue Demons are set to arrive on campus for the 2026-27 season.
"We are excited about the addition of Noah to our program," said head coach Chris Holtmann. "He is a talented young man with positional size, length and skill. He is a versatile player who can play inside and out and impact the game in multiple ways. Noah's best days are ahead of him, and our staff is eager to help him continue to grow."
Noah Smith | 6-8 | Forward | Plainfield, Ind. | Plainfield High School
A consensus top-150 recruit, Smith brings length and athleticism to the Blue Demons. As a junior at Plainfield High School, he averaged 16.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.5 blocks per game. Smith was named to the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association Underclass Supreme 15 Team and earned Junior All-Star honors last season. He is ranked 72nd nationally by Rivals150 and is the No. 4 prospect in Indiana by ESPN.
Jensen and Lockett IV officially signed with the program last week. More information on both players is featured below.
Andrew Jensen | 6-10 | Forward | Kaukauna, Wis. | Kaukauna High School
Jensen, the Blue Demons first commit of the 2026 class, had a standout junior season at Kaukauna High School where he averaged 17.2 points, 10.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists. Jensen earned First Team All-Fox Valley Association accolades and is the No. 3 overall player in the class of 2026 from Wisconsin. Jensen played on the UAA circuit for Fundamental U's Elevate Team.
Mason Lockett IV | 6-5 | Guard | Plainfield, Ill. | Oswego East High School
Lockett IV is a versatile guard who is ranked as the No. 3 prospect in the Class of 2026 by the City/Suburban Hoops Report. As a junior at Oswego East, Lockett IV averaged 16.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 steals while earning First Team Southwest Prairie Conference honors. Additionally, he has played on the AAU circuit for Young & Reckless.
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TICKET INFORMATION
Season tickets for the 2025-26 DePaul men's basketball season are on sale now, starting at just $250. Season ticket holders receive access to every game at Wintrust Arena and exclusive benefits! Secure your seats today at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets. Group ticket deposits are also available for parties of 10 or more, perfect for bringing coworkers, teams or friends to a game. Explore all group ticket options at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Groups.
"We are excited about the addition of Noah to our program," said head coach Chris Holtmann. "He is a talented young man with positional size, length and skill. He is a versatile player who can play inside and out and impact the game in multiple ways. Noah's best days are ahead of him, and our staff is eager to help him continue to grow."
Noah Smith | 6-8 | Forward | Plainfield, Ind. | Plainfield High School
A consensus top-150 recruit, Smith brings length and athleticism to the Blue Demons. As a junior at Plainfield High School, he averaged 16.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.5 blocks per game. Smith was named to the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association Underclass Supreme 15 Team and earned Junior All-Star honors last season. He is ranked 72nd nationally by Rivals150 and is the No. 4 prospect in Indiana by ESPN.
Jensen and Lockett IV officially signed with the program last week. More information on both players is featured below.
Andrew Jensen | 6-10 | Forward | Kaukauna, Wis. | Kaukauna High School
Jensen, the Blue Demons first commit of the 2026 class, had a standout junior season at Kaukauna High School where he averaged 17.2 points, 10.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists. Jensen earned First Team All-Fox Valley Association accolades and is the No. 3 overall player in the class of 2026 from Wisconsin. Jensen played on the UAA circuit for Fundamental U's Elevate Team.
Mason Lockett IV | 6-5 | Guard | Plainfield, Ill. | Oswego East High School
Lockett IV is a versatile guard who is ranked as the No. 3 prospect in the Class of 2026 by the City/Suburban Hoops Report. As a junior at Oswego East, Lockett IV averaged 16.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 steals while earning First Team Southwest Prairie Conference honors. Additionally, he has played on the AAU circuit for Young & Reckless.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Men's Basketball, please visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on X, Instagram and Facebook.
TICKET INFORMATION
Season tickets for the 2025-26 DePaul men's basketball season are on sale now, starting at just $250. Season ticket holders receive access to every game at Wintrust Arena and exclusive benefits! Secure your seats today at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets. Group ticket deposits are also available for parties of 10 or more, perfect for bringing coworkers, teams or friends to a game. Explore all group ticket options at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Groups.
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