Greg Kampe: “Our non-conference win-loss record is irrelevant in the big picture”

December 4, 2012 in Division I

By Patrick Hayes Oakland University coach Greg Kampe has always been known for his tough non-conference scheduling, and this season is now different. Oakland has already played Boise State, Pitt, [...]

The Links: Jordan Crawford introduces D.C. to that Detroit steez and Greg Kampe closes in on a milestone

November 11, 2012 in Roundup

Our Sunday roundup of news from around the state. Detroit’s Jordan Crawford introduces the world to ‘steez.’ (DC Sports Bog) Jalen Rose once stole Patrick Ewing’s TV and VCR. (Ball [...]

Michigan State-Oakland game should have plenty of interesting individual matchups

November 10, 2012 in Division I

By Patrick Hayes Over at The Only Colors, I looked at Michigan State‘s schedule and picked out 10 individual matchups I’m most looking forward to this season, including this one: [...]

Oakland’s Duke Mondy reminds Greg Kampe of former Michigan guard Darius Morris

October 31, 2012 in Division I

By Patrick Hayes Oakland University beat Davenport in its exhibition opener Tuesday (note: check out our new college scores page), and Paul Kampe of The Oakland Press reports that Oakland [...]

2012-13 Division I Basketball Preview: Oakland must manufacture its next star if the team is going to compete for a Summit League title

October 23, 2012 in Division I

It’s hard to believe, but college basketball season is almost here. This week, we’ll preview Michigan’s seven Division I schools. By Patrick Hayes At a glance Coach: Greg Kampe, 29th season Last [...]

Oakland coach Greg Kampe: “Our system makes kids stars” (with video)

October 16, 2012 in Division I

By Patrick Hayes Oakland University coach Greg Kampe fielded questions from reporters at Media Day last week, and foremost among those questions is how, exactly, Oakland plans to move on [...]

Oakland University picks up JUCO transfer who could contribute immediately

September 24, 2012 in Division I

By Patrick Hayes The Oakland basketball team added some size to its frontcourt with the addition of Diablo Valley (Calif.) Community College player Raphael Carter. Paul Kampe of the Oakland [...]

The Links: Detroit Mercy will play Syracuse and is Chris Webber a Hall of Famer?

September 16, 2012 in Roundup

Our Sunday roundup of news from around the state. Saginaw native and former Notre Dame star Tory Jackson almost ‘fell off his couch’ when learning that Notre Dame would move [...]

Video: Oakland University coach Greg Kampe discusses the team’s 2012 basketball schedule

August 31, 2012 in Division I, Video

As usual, Oakland University is playing a difficult non-conference schedule this season. Building on yesterday’s post that had a few of Oakland’s big dates in it, here are a few [...]

The Links: Roster for BCAM All-Star game announced and Chris Webber talks about the original Dream Team

August 5, 2012 in Roundup

Our Sunday roundup of news worth mentioning from around the state. Rosters for the BCAM All-Star games Aug. 11 at the Palace of Auburn Hills have been announced. (PalaceNet) Thanks [...]