Oliver Purnell resigns as DePaul's basketball coach

DePaul has parted ways with coach Oliver Purnell after five seasons.

Purnell, 61, had his best season with the Blue Demons in 2014-15, going 12-20 and 6-12 in the Big East, but it was not enough to save his job as he lost his final eight games.

Purnell finished 54-105 at DePaul, including a 15-75 record in the league. The Blue Demons finished at the bottom of the standings in each of his first four seasons.

"It is my best interest and my family's best interest to resign as head coach of the DePaul basketball program," Purnell said in a statement.