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Jack Gohlke strikes multiple NIL deals following upset of Kentucky

Jack Gohlke strikes multiple NIL deals following upset of Kentucky

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor March 22, 2024

March Madness is where legends are born. Ali Farokhmanesh, Jimmer Fredette and Doug Edert are just a few of the long list of players that made names for themselves during the NCAA Tournament. Now,...

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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...

BREAKING: Oakland earns No. 14 seed, to face Kentucky in NCAA Tournament first round

BREAKING: Oakland earns No. 14 seed, to face Kentucky in NCAA Tournament first round

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor March 17, 2024

Five days after punching its ticket to the NCAA Tournament, Oakland men's basketball now has its seed and matchup for March Madness. The Golden Grizzlies (23-11) have officially earned a No. 14 seed in...

Three reasons why Oakland will win the Horizon League Tournament

Three reasons why Oakland will win the Horizon League Tournament

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter March 12, 2024

Anything can happen in March. But one thing is certain: The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies will punch their ticket to the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament against the Milwaukee Panthers...

One last hurdle: Oakland men’s basketball takes on Milwaukee for Horizon League Championship

One last hurdle: Oakland men’s basketball takes on Milwaukee for Horizon League Championship

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter March 12, 2024

Since the beginning of the season, head coach Greg Kampe has emphasized the importance of taking each game one at a time and not getting caught looking ahead. Each game has been “just another hurdle," and...

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Men’s basketball bests PFW in back-and-forth affair

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter February 21, 2024

On December 2, Purdue Fort Wayne (PFW) came into the OU Credit Union O’rena and absolutely ran the Grizzlies off their home floor, 98-77. It was a stinging loss, one that left a bitter taste in the mouths...

Brock’s Thoughts: Losing to Walsh? Really?

Brock’s Thoughts: Losing to Walsh? Really?

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor November 1, 2023

I understand it was an exhibition game, but how can you possibly lose to Walsh University if you’re Oakland? In case you missed it, Oakland dropped its first game of the season to Walsh University...

Oakland men’s basketball full 2023-24 schedule announced

Oakland men’s basketball full 2023-24 schedule announced

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor September 27, 2023

It may not seem like it since school started not too long ago, but college basketball season is right around the corner. Oakland released its non-conference schedule last week, and the entire 2023-24 schedule...

Jalen Moore scored 24 points in a losing effort against Northern Kentucky.

Opinion: Now or never for Jalen Moore, Oakland Basketball

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor February 22, 2023

Three years ago, a junior transfer from Olney Central College by the name of Jalen Moore stepped foot on Oakland University's campus. Moore was an undersized yet crafty point guard who was looking to take...

Mens basketball player Nick Daniels is interviewed by reporters on media day.

Men’s basketball preview: New faces, same goal

Sam Schlenner, Sports Editor November 9, 2016

Here we are in the year after Kay Felder. The point guard prodigy departed for the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he has since scored his first career NBA basket, but his former teammates — Nick Daniels,...

Matt Dery

Matt Dery joins men’s basketball broadcast team

Sam Schlenner, Sports Editor October 18, 2016

Former 105.1 (WMGC-FM) drive-time host Matt Dery has joined the Oakland men’s basketball broadcast team. Dery — who was also the play-by-play man for University of Detroit Titans men’s basketball...

Kampe’s team camp brings prep talent, possible recruits, to campus

Sam Schlenner, sports editor July 9, 2016

Walk around Oakland University in late June. There are actually spots in P1.Basketball season, too, is quiet. It seems just about the last thing to think about as the thermometer grasps for 90. But something's...

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