Greg Kampe
Greg Kampe
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Greg Kampe is a well-known American college basketball coach, best recognized for his tenure as the head men's basketball coach at Oakland University.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on June 4, 1949, Greg Kampe is still active in his profession.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Kampe holds American nationality and has a career spanning over four decades as a college basketball coach. He is renowned for his exceptional leadership skills and ability to inspire his teams.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up, Kampe developed a passion for sports, particularly basketball. This interest would eventually lead him to pursue a coaching career. Before entering the world of collegiate coaching, Kampe played basketball at Michigan State University.
Major Accomplishments
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Greg Kampe's coaching career has been marked by numerous achievements:
He was inducted into the Oakland University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2009 for his outstanding contributions to the university.
Under his leadership, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies men's basketball team won four Horizon League Tournament championships and appeared in three NCAA Tournaments.
Notable Works or Actions
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Kampe is not only an accomplished coach but also a respected figure within the college basketball community. His dedication to his craft has earned him recognition from peers and the media alike:
In 2017, he was named one of the top 25 active coaches in Division I by the NCAA's Coaches Association.
Kampe has been a part of several coaching clinics and workshops, where he shares his expertise with aspiring coaches.
Impact and Legacy
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Kampe's impact on college basketball extends beyond his impressive win-loss record. He is widely respected for:
Developing players who go on to have successful careers both in the NBA and at the collegiate level.
Building strong relationships with his teams, fostering a culture of camaraderie and teamwork.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Kampe's quotes often emphasize the importance of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. His words serve as inspiration to coaches and athletes alike:
> "You can't teach heart."
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> "It's not about being the best coach; it's about being a great teacher."
These quotes reflect Kampe's commitment to developing his players both on and off the court.
Quotes by Greg Kampe
He played hard, and he hustled. I saw him playing with some enthusiasm ... while everyone else on our team, you'd have to question.
Being able to get this agreement is another step for OU to be a player in the college basketball landscape.
It's a neutral floor, everybody's nervous, everybody wants to be a part of it. It's the greatest month of the year.
They're a great team, but I like our chances if we play like we did against Southern Utah. I think we're starting to get it. We're getting to the free-throw line and making them.
They played a phenomenal game against us. They shot the ball extremely well, which is what they do. We didn't defend them well, and they pretty much had their way with us. They pretty much dominated the game.
This is phenomenal for our program. We get two home games at the Palace and television rights. For the next four years we can tell recruits that they get a chance to play against Michigan State and play them at home. This is the next step for us from making the tournament to becoming more than a 15-minute program.
We play very fast and like to press. And we need a point guard that can distribute and score.
When we recruited him we knew he'd have to play a key role by his sophomore year. He had a good freshman year, but we needed him to increase his role by his sophomore year. Am I surprised at how he's done? No. Glad? Yes.
We came into the game as a very good rebounding team and nobody had done that to us this year. I don't know if we got tired or what but give them credit they just killed us on the boards the last 10 minutes of the game, I mean everything went to them and that was the difference.
He's doing very well for us. He's fitting in very well and doing what we want. We feel he's one of our defensive stoppers. We usually have him guard the other team's best wing player.