“You know, I never really liked the color blue,” head coach Greg Kampe said as Oakland was announced to take on Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Indeed, Kentucky has been one of the most polarizing presences in college basketball since, well, forever. They have eight national championships, the best all-time winning percentage, and the most all-time wins. … [Read more...] about OU versus Big Blue: Preview of first-round opponent Kentucky in March Madness
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Reviewing Oakland’s previous NCAA Tournament appearances
With Oakland University off to its fourth-ever NCAA Tournament, it’s important to look back at how the Golden Grizzlies have fared in each of their three previous appearances. Although Greg Kampe has been at Oakland for 40 years now, his program has only been eligible for the Division I NCAA Tournament for 26 seasons — ever since the program completed the transition from … [Read more...] about Reviewing Oakland’s previous NCAA Tournament appearances
Through trials and tribulations, Greg Kampe toughed it out; now, he’s triumphed
March 7, 2016 Kay Felder and Oakland stormed back from 13 points down in the semifinals of the Horizon League Tournament at the Joe Louis Arena, but a last-minute, game-winning basket sent Felder and No. 2 seed Oakland home. The Golden Grizzlies lost, 59-55. March 4, 2017 In the same building 362 days later, Jalen Hayes and Martez Walker combined for 49 points, but No. 1 seed … [Read more...] about Through trials and tribulations, Greg Kampe toughed it out; now, he’s triumphed
Marching on: A look back at how Horizon League Tournament champions have fared in the Big Dance
With the Oakland University men’s basketball team making its long-awaited return to the Big Dance, it’s essential to take a dive into how former Horizon League champions have finished in the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament. At one point, dubbed ‘Motor City Madness,’ the Horizon League Tournament has been around since 1980, a time that predates head coach Greg … [Read more...] about Marching on: A look back at how Horizon League Tournament champions have fared in the Big Dance
Bracketology: Where Oakland projects to be seeded in NCAA Tournament
Players, coaches and fans of Oakland University’s men’s basketball team are still on cloud nine following the 83-76 victory over Milwaukee in the Horizon League Tournament Championship Game, which secured the team a berth in the men’s Division I NCAA Tournament. Trey Townsend scored a career-high 38 points in the victory as he carried the Golden Grizzlies to their fourth-ever … [Read more...] about Bracketology: Where Oakland projects to be seeded in NCAA Tournament