The men’s basketball team crafted one of the greatest stories, and their journey of getting to the NCAA Tournament is nothing short of amazing.
Their victory dominated headlines and received a lot of attention. Since then, there have been some recent happenings.
Louisville resident sends money to Oakland
Oakland’s win over the No. 3 seed Kentucky Wildcats captured the attention of fans all around. Oakland was given a nice gesture by a Louisville resident. Head coach Greg Kampe went into detail and shared the story on the social media platform, X.
“A Louisville resident and obvious fan sent Oakland a check with a nice note. He says he normally sends a certain amount each year to the team that knocks Kentucky out of the tournament. This year because of OUr story he doubled the amount. Truly the definition of March Madness.”
Trey Townsend’s inspirational story makes Overtime
Townsend’s story from being a child in the stands watching his dad play in an Oakland jersey, to going to Kampe’s training camps as a kid and then attending Oakland’s March Madness game, he had dreams of his own to one day have the opportunity to play for the team and do the same.
He signed and walked on at Oakland and was driven by a relentless determination to succeed. During his senior year, he was named Horizon League Player of the Year, MVP, and led the Golden Grizzlies to March Madness, and on the big stage, Oakland got the historic win over Kentucky. Trey Townsend’s inspirational story was shown on the sports media Instagram platform, “Overtime,” and now has over 400,000 likes.
Jack Gohlke selected to be in State Farm College 3-point contest
There has also been some big news surrounding Jack Gohlke as well, who scored 32 points including an astounding 10 3-pointers on the national stage against Kentucky.
As a result, the sixth man of the year earned him a spot in the prestigious State Farm College 3-point Contest. Gohlke is one of only eight elite players that was selected. This event will take place at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona on Thursday, April 4. and the electrifying contest is set to be broadcast live on ESPN at 9 p.m.
Gohlke and Townsend Collaborate with Sana Detroit
Beyond their achievements on the court, Townsend and Gohlke both also made waves with their partnership with the clothing brand, Sana Detroit. Representing the Oakland University community, their line of apparel celebrated Oakland’s spirit, symbolizing the bond between sports and culture, uniting fans and athletes in a shared sense of pride and identity.
Upcoming Events
Exciting opportunities also await fans, as Townsend and Gohlke are scheduled to have an autograph signing at Laurel Park Mall in Livonia on April 7 and at the Red Wings game on April 9. On April 13, Townsend and Gohlke, alongside Kampe, will step on the field at the Detroit Tigers game for a memorable moment as they take the mound to throw their ceremonial pitches.