Evan Solomon has always been motivated by his dreams, and now, they are starting to come true as Oakland makes school history in the NCAA March Madness men’s basketball tournament. Evan Solomon, a 20-year-old sophomore at Oakland University, grew up in the small, northern Michigan town of Charlevoix. After finding success in high school as a basketball player, Solomon left his … [Read more...] about Walk-on Evan Solomon fulfills his dreams during OU’s historic basketball season
The next hurdle: A preview of Oakland versus NC State in the Round of 32
The two paths here couldn’t have been more different. For Oakland, the Golden Grizzlies dominated the Horizon League all season and won their conference tournament to earn a matchup against No. 3 seed Kentucky in the first round. As we know and as the whole world knows, 14th-seeded Oakland won the game, earning their place in the Round of 32. For the Wolfpack of NC State, their … [Read more...] about The next hurdle: A preview of Oakland versus NC State in the Round of 32
Jack Gohlke strikes multiple NIL deals following upset of Kentucky
March Madness is where legends are born. Ali Farokhmanesh, Jimmer Fredette and Doug Edert are just a few of the long list of players that made names for themselves during the NCAA Tournament. Now, Jack Gohlke can be added to that list. Following his 32-point performance during Thursday night’s 80-76 upset win over Kentucky, Gohlke has now signed multiple NIL deals with … [Read more...] about Jack Gohlke strikes multiple NIL deals following upset of Kentucky
Greg Kampe: A win over Kentucky would ‘chance my players’ lives’
March Madness is where legends are made. Of course, players on the nation’s best teams have the opportunity to cement their legacies and grow their personal brands by leading their team on a deep tournament run. But for players from mid-major programs like Oakland, this tournament may be the only chance they ever get to make a name for themselves. Senior guard Blake Lampman … [Read more...] about Greg Kampe: A win over Kentucky would ‘chance my players’ lives’
Trey Townsend, Blake Lampman ready for biggest challenge yet: ‘Everyone loves a good underdog story’
Despite the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies being underdogs to a loaded University of Kentucky (UK) Wildcats team, Trey Townsend and Blake Lampman remain more ready than ever to compete. “Obviously, being a 14-seed against a 3-seed like Kentucky, you’re always going to be considered the underdog, but I think everyone loves a good underdog story,” Townsend said. “I think … [Read more...] about Trey Townsend, Blake Lampman ready for biggest challenge yet: ‘Everyone loves a good underdog story’