The greatest basketball players to ever emerge from DePaul University include historical legends who dominated collegiate hardwood during the twentieth century. Mark Aguirre stands out as arguably the finest player in school history, capturing national player of the year honors and leading the Blue Demons to elite heights. Other historic greats like Terry Cummings, George Mikan—who played during the formative era of the sport—and modern contributors also cemented their legacies as elite talents from the university.