No. 3 Kentucky stunned by No. 14 Oakland, John Calipari’s future in doubt; three 11-seeds advance

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THE OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are more than a good story. They’re a damn good team with a historically great shooter, and now they’re the author of an all-time March Madness upset, too. No. 14 Oakland dispatched No. 3 Kentucky, 80-76, for the program’s first Round of 64 win.

The characters of the story are straight out of a fairy tale … except they’re very, very real.

Jack Gohlke knocked down 10 3-pointers, tied for second-most in an NCAA Tournament game and one shy of the all-time record, en route to a career-high 32 points. Just who is this guy?! I’m glad you asked, because David Cobb has the answer: a sixth-year senior who spent five years at Division-II Hillsdale. This season, he has taken a staggering 347 3-pointers and only eight 2-pointers.Coach Greg Kampe is in his 40th season at Oakland. He celebrated his team’s Horizon League Tournament title at a dive bar. He’s hilarious and self-deprecating. He survived a near-death…


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Author : Zachary Pereles

Publish date : 2024-03-22 13:06:58

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