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The Oakland Post

Freshman Jalen Moore is leading the Golden Grizzlies in points per game, with 18.6.

Jalen Moore looks to be OU’s next great point guard

Matthew Scheidel, Sports Editor January 20, 2021

In grade school, Oakland University point guard Jalen Moore watched former OU men’s basketball star, Kay Felder, tear it up on the court. Now, he’s gotten the opportunity to follow in his footsteps. “[Watching...

New wall graphics were installed in the Oakland Athletics O'rena hallways.

New walls for a new era: O’rena renovations

Carter Jacobs, Intern September 6, 2016

The entranceway to the O’rena experienced some renovations this summer. The hallway now features flat-screen televisions and graphics of past athletes on the walls, plus newspaper headlines and...

Kay Felder was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks on NBA Draft Day as the 54th overall pick then later traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Felder making mark in NBA Summer League

Sam Schlenner, Sports Editor August 16, 2016

It didn't take long for Kay Felder to shine. Less than a month after being drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers at No. 54 overall, Oakland University's former point guard started in six out of seven games...

Personnel and Olympic Trials: Happenings in Golden Grizzlies Athletics

Sam Schlenner, Sports Editor August 16, 2016

This summer has been a sports whirlwind at Oakland University. Here's what you need to know to catch up: Basketball filled the holes left behind by former point guard Kay Felder, associate head coach Saddi...

Kay Felder drafted by Cavs at No. 54 overall

Sam Schlenner, Sports Editor June 24, 2016

After eighteen years of dreaming of playing in the NBA, Kay Felder can finally live it. The former Oakland University point guard was picked up for $2.4 million by the NBA champs Cleveland Cavaliers on...

[VIDEO] Stan Van Gundy: Local guys have different situation in pros

[VIDEO] Stan Van Gundy: Local guys have different situation in pros

Sam Schlenner, Sports Editor June 21, 2016

There are pros and cons to picking a local guy in the NBA Draft this Thursday, Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy said in a press conference on Tuesday, June 21, the week after former Oakland University...

Kay Felder worked out for the Pistons on June 15, 2016.

Kay Felder works out for Pistons

Sam Schlenner, Sports Editor June 15, 2016

Kay Felder worked out for the Pistons on June 15. The NBA Draft is June 23 at 7 p.m. EDT on ESPN.

Remembering the Golden Grizzlies’ rise: After tournament defeat, don’t forget how Team 49 got there

Sam Schlenner March 8, 2016

In the postgame press conference the night of Jan. 19, Oakland head coach Greg Kampe kept his usual contrasting calm. Whatever heat he makes during the game — sometimes so much you wonder what virulent...

The unique black top court in the O'rena emphasizes Oakland's recent branding efforts. 

How it’s done: the branding of Oakland University athletics

Katlynn Emaus March 6, 2016

The unique black top court in the O'rena emphasizes Oakland's recent branding efforts. 

Renewing the faith with a six-game win streak

Kristen Davis February 7, 2016

Things just looked bad.After Oakland lost to Northern Kentucky at home on Jan. 19, it looked like the preseason hype was just talk — like this team was not what head coach Greg Kampe made it out to be...

Men’s basketball opens league play with 86-68 victory over Cleveland State

Kristen Davis January 2, 2016

On Saturday afternoon when the Oakland University men’s basketball team began league play in the O’rena against Cleveland State, Kay Felder threw down an electrifying dunk with about eight minutes...

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