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Cleveland State transfer Jayson Woodrich commits to Oakland

Cleveland State transfer Jayson Woodrich commits to Oakland

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter April 24, 2024

Oakland men’s basketball has landed a commitment from fifth-year senior transfer Jayson Woodrich. Woodrich played his last four seasons at Cleveland State, but in his COVID-19-granted fifth year, he...

Former OU basketball player Darrel Cole speaks about the culture of OU Athletics

Former OU basketball player Darrel Cole speaks about the culture of OU Athletics

Dayshawn Fields, Features Reporter April 3, 2024

Family and culture are the two defining characteristics of the Oakland University men’s basketball program. As the team leaves a historic season behind, these traits will continue to uplift the program...

Best moments from Oaklands NCAA Tournament run

Best moments from Oakland’s NCAA Tournament run

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter April 3, 2024

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...

Jack Gohlke recalls life-changing 24 hours

Jack Gohlke recalls life-changing 24 hours

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor March 23, 2024

Ten-for-20. In school, it's not very good — failing, actually. But in the NCAA Tournament, 10-for-20 makes you a legend. Ten-for-20 earns you more than 25,000 followers on Instagram. Ten-for-20...

Not snoozing and not losing: Greg Kampe sleepless after win over Kentucky

Not snoozing and not losing: Greg Kampe sleepless after win over Kentucky

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter March 22, 2024

The day after Oakland University’s 80-76 win over the University of Kentucky (UK) Wildcats on Thursday, Oakland head coach Greg Kampe was made available to the media. Although talking to the media...

The next hurdle: A preview of Oakland versus NC State in the Round of 32

The next hurdle: A preview of Oakland versus NC State in the Round of 32

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter March 22, 2024

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...

Were not a Cinderella: The slipper fits, but Oakland refuses to wear it

‘We’re not a Cinderella:’ The slipper fits, but Oakland refuses to wear it

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor March 22, 2024

In his postgame interview with CBS' Evan Washburn, Jack Gohlke, fresh off a captivating 32-point performance and a ginormous upset victory over Kentucky, said Oakland, although it's a 14-seed, is "not...

Trey Townsend, Blake Lampman ready for biggest challenge yet: Everyone loves a good underdog story

Trey Townsend, Blake Lampman ready for biggest challenge yet: ‘Everyone loves a good underdog story’

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter March 20, 2024

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,...

This is our chance to step into the spotlight: Greg Kampe relishes matchup with Kentucky

‘This is our chance to step into the spotlight:’ Greg Kampe relishes matchup with Kentucky

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor March 20, 2024

On Wednesday afternoon, Greg Kampe, Trey Townsend and Blake Lampman met with the media ahead of Oakland's primetime matchup with third-seeded Kentucky on Thursday night. The Golden Grizzlies joined the...

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Rising as ‘Mr. Oakland’: Trey Townsend’s successful journey to the NCAA

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter March 20, 2024

Trey Townsend was a kid who always dreamed of wearing black and gold — a dream that has blossomed into reality. For Townsend, basketball was in his blood, and from a young age, he had been mentored...

Selection Sunday Watch Party reveals Golden Grizzlies place in NCAA Tournament

Selection Sunday Watch Party reveals Golden Grizzlies place in NCAA Tournament

Autumn Okuszka, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2024

On March 17, Oakland University Athletics hosted a Selection Sunday Watch Party in the OU Credit Union O'rena after the men's basketball team won the Horizon League Championship on Tuesday, March 12, and...

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Passing the ball through time: Oakland’s history of men’s basketball

Noah Francis, Features Editor March 20, 2024

The Oakland University men’s basketball team has secured a berth in the men’s Division I NCAA tournament of 2024, making it the Golden Grizzlies’ fourth appearance at the tournament. Amidst the excitement...

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