Oakland University

The Oakland men’s basketball team is set to begin its preseason scrimmages in just over three months as the team looks to rebound after a subpar 2022-23 campaign. The 2023-24 season will mark head coach Greg Kampe’s 40th season at the helm of the program, a mark that, since Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim’s retirement, stands alone as the longest active head coaching streak in Division … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball to compete in 2023 Cayman Islands Classic

The Detroit Pistons have one of the most promising young cores in the NBA. It all starts with future NBA All-Star Cade Cunningham, the franchise player the Pistons took first overall in the 2021 NBA Draft. Cunningham is ready to come back better than ever after being at a standstill last season because of a shin injury. He will lead the team’s offense and be the person the team … [Read more...] about Detroit vs. Everybody: The rebuild edition

The Oakland University women’s basketball team has had a busy off-season.  On July 5, the team announced the hiring of Myron Brown as Director of Player Development and Brand Management. “I am really excited to add Myron Brown as our Director of Player Development and Branding,” head coach Jeff Tungate said in a press release. Brown’s coaching career dates back to 2003, when he … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball makes strides with new hire, transfer additions

After a long, esteemed career as Oakland University’s head athletic trainer, Tom Ford passed away on Thursday morning after a six-year battle with ALS. Ford served as the university’s head athletic trainer for 30 years. “No one in the history of OU Athletics has directly helped more student-athletes and been a trusted colleague to more coaches and staff than Tom. My thoughts … [Read more...] about Longtime Oakland athletic trainer Tom Ford passes away after ALS battle

Greg Kampe, Oakland University’s men’s basketball head coach, was inducted into the American Basketball Hall of Fame this past June. During his tenure at OU, Kampe guided the men’s basketball team’s move from Division II to Division I. Furthermore, Kampe has led the Golden Grizzlies to three Summit League Tournament championships and three NCAA March Madness appearances. “I’m … [Read more...] about Greg Kampe inducted into American Basketball Hall of Fame