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Oakland basketball's NCAA tournament run comes to an end with an overtime loss to N.C. State, following their earlier upset victory against Kentucky. Despite standout performances from Trey Townsend and Jack Gohlke, N.C. State's DJ Burns and teammates secured the win. The game saw intense back-and-forth action, with Oakland battling to the end but ultimately falling short in overtime.
After Oakland's upset win over Kentucky in the NCAA tournament, Louisville fans flocked to buy Golden Grizzlies gear, crashing the school's website and resulting in over $8,000 in merchandise sales to Louisville zip codes. Oakland's head coach, Greg Kampe, expressed amazement at the response and speculated that Louisville fans might show up in Oakland shirts at future Louisville vs. Kentucky games. Despite the whirlwind of attention, Kampe is enjoying the moment and sees it as a great opportunity for Oakland University.
Oakland's 14th-seeded basketball team's historic upset over No. 3 seed Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament has brought newfound fame and opportunities for coach Greg Kampe and player Jack Gohlke, with media appearances, NIL opportunities, and a surge in social media following. Kampe emphasizes the life-changing impact for the team and the university, while Gohlke remains focused on the upcoming games. The victory has sparked hope for a deep tournament run and a lasting place in basketball folklore for the Golden Grizzlies.
Oakland University men’s basketball coach Greg Kampe's contract includes a highly unusual arrangement for performance bonuses, with the amount and goals determined solely by the athletics director and subject to change at any time. The financial gap between Oakland and Kentucky programs is massive, with Kentucky attributing $23.6 million in operating expenses to men’s basketball compared to Oakland's $17.6 million for its entire athletics program. This stark contrast underscores the significance of Oakland's upset victory over Kentucky in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.
No. 14 seed Oakland Golden Grizzlies pulled off a massive upset by defeating No. 3 seed Kentucky 80-76 in the NCAA men's tournament, with Jack Gohlke's remarkable 3-point shooting leading the way. This marks Oakland's second ever NCAA tournament win and first in the field of 64. The win was a historic moment for the team and head coach Greg Kampe, who will now prepare his team to face the winner of No. 6 seed Texas Tech and No. 11 seed North Carolina State in the second round.
Oakland coach Greg Kampe believes that the matchup against Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament is the best possible scenario for his team, citing the opportunity to play on a big stage and the Wildcats' style of play as reasons for his confidence. John Calipari also praised Kampe and the Golden Grizzlies, acknowledging their strengths and expressing excitement for the upcoming game.
After 40 years at Oakland University, coach Greg Kampe led his team to its fourth NCAA Tournament appearance with an 83-76 victory over Milwaukee in the Horizon League championship. Trey Townsend's standout performance secured the win, marking a special moment for Kampe, who has dedicated his career to the program. Known for his humor and loyalty, Kampe's coaching legacy and impact on college basketball are celebrated as he looks forward to leading Oakland in the upcoming tournament.
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo is already focused on the next game against Oakland, despite coming off a big victory against Baylor. Izzo acknowledges the challenge that Oakland presents, particularly their coach Greg Kampe, who has a history of giving the Spartans a tough fight. The Golden Grizzlies have won five of their past seven games and recently defeated Xavier. The Spartans will have a quick turnaround with only one day of rest before facing Oakland at home.