Thirteen years ago, the Oakland men’s basketball team made it to the NCAA Tournament. Head coach Greg Kampe was in his 28th season as the head man of the Golden Grizzlies, and the team was led by Keith Benson and Larry Wright. Nothing was significant about that season other than the fact that it was the last time the Golden Grizzlies made it to the NCAA Tournament. Although 13 … [Read more...] about Brock’s Thoughts: For Oakland men’s basketball, the time is now
Moving pieces: Detroit Pistons trade deadline preview
The NBA trade deadline is one of the busiest and most exciting days to witness as an NBA fan, as nearly every team in the league looks to either bolster their roster for the playoffs or flip players for young assets to utilize later down the road. Considering that every team made a trade last season, except for the Chicago Bulls, this year, the Detroit Pistons will likely be … [Read more...] about Moving pieces: Detroit Pistons trade deadline preview
Oakland rides 3-point shot to 87-72 win over RMU
Oakland came out on top over the Robert Morris Colonials 87-72 in their first matchup of the season, behind Blake Lampman’s 26 points. The fifth-year senior tied his career high, with 20 of those points coming in the first half. First Half The Golden Grizzlies came out of the gate with an onslaught of 3-pointers led by Blake Lampman, who scored Oakland’s first 12 points all off … [Read more...] about Oakland rides 3-point shot to 87-72 win over RMU
Oakland outlasts Milwaukee in double-overtime thriller
Oakland came out victorious in an electrifying double overtime against the Milwaukee Panthers, 91-87. With a new five minutes going into the second overtime, the tension escalated as Milwaukee controlled the tip and got on the board first as Kentrell Pullian scored a corner three. Jack Gohlke, in the midst of a fantastic night, was fouled on a three with 3:44 remaining but … [Read more...] about Oakland outlasts Milwaukee in double-overtime thriller
Lions’ Super Bowl surge stops in San Francisco
Plane tickets were booked. Hotel reservations were made. The curse had been lifted. The Detroit Lions — and their elite fanbase — were going to the Super Bowl. Until they weren’t. Detroit held a 17-point lead at halftime against the No. 1 seed San Francisco 49ers, and a trip to Super Bowl LVIII seemed like a near-guarantee. The Lions continually gashed the ‘Niners on the ground … [Read more...] about Lions’ Super Bowl surge stops in San Francisco