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Oakland Coach Reflects on Kentucky Upset Amid Diversity Push

3/27/2025

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Oakland men's basketball coach Greg Kampe reminisces about his team's stunning victory over Kentucky last year, a moment that sparked brief glory but failed to yield lasting rewards. As he navigates the shifting NCAA landscape and recruitment hurdles, Florida's Todd Golden stands proud of his Jewish heritage, championing diversity in the world of college basketball.

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Oakland men's basketball coach Greg Kampe reminisces about his team's stunning victory over Kentucky last year, a moment that sparked brief glory but failed to yield lasting rewards. As he navigates the shifting NCAA landscape and recruitment hurdles, Florida's Todd Golden stands proud of his Jewish heritage, championing diversity in the world of college basketball.