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Quotes: Tom Izzo, Greg Kampe talk to media after Michigan State basketball win over Oakland

Tom Izzo and Greg Kampe spoke to the media after Michigan State’s win over Oakland

Michigan State basketball, coming off a huge upset win over Baylor, was wary of a scrappy Oakland team that rolled into East Lansing on Monday. The Spartans were able to handle business and keep their momentum going forward, taking out Oakland 79 to 62.

The Spartans were led by their star, Tyson Walker, who had 14. Jaden Akins and A.J. Hoggard also scored in double figures.

After the game both Tom Izzo and Oakland head coach Greg Kampe spoke to the media with their thoughts on the game, and you find their most interesting quotes below.

Rocket Watts gets NCAA waiver, set to play for Oakland in 2022-23

Rocket Watts has received a waiver from the NCAA and will be suiting up for Greg Kampe and the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in 2022-23

Former Michigan State guard Rocket Watts has found his new collegiate home. After transferring from Michigan State to Mississippi State, Watts had decided to transfer from Mississippi State after a disappointing year and now will be suiting up for Greg Kampe and the Oakland Golden Grizzlies.

One last hurdle for Watts to climb was getting a waiver from the NCAA that would allow him to play this season, and not sit out a year for transferring a second time. It appears that Watts was given that waiver and he will be suiting up for Oakland in the 2022-23 campaign.

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Oakland’s Greg Kampe pokes fun at Spartans ahead of next week’s matchup

It’s clear that a win over Michigan State would be a big deal for Oakland head coach Greg Kampe and his program

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It’s clear a win over Michigan State would be a big deal for Oakland head coach Greg Kampe.

Ahead of the Spartans-Grizzlies’ annual matchup, Kampe was asked about the importance of finally beating Michigan State, and he had a fun response. Here’s what Kampe had to say (courtesy of Detroit News’ report Tony Paul):

I’m not sure if this is considered trash talking from Kampe, but it seems to be all in good fun from the veteran coach. It also shows the importance of this game for Oakland, and how it definitely has this one circled on its calendar.

Michigan State and Oakland have played each other 18 times, and the Spartans have won every time. There have been a number of close calls, including an overtime victory in 2015, when the Spartans were ranked No. 1 in the country.

Tipoff from Little Caesars Arena on Dec. 21 is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST. The matchup between the Spartans and Grizzlies can be seen on ESPN+.

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Michigan State basketball, Oakland to play at Little Caesars Arena

Michigan State and Oakland will square off in Detroit this season

Michigan State and Oakland’s basketball programs have started a pretty annual series against each other, and it has become a pretty friendly in-state rivalry.

The two schools have played 14 of the past 15 seasons against each other. Even more compelling is the matchup between two legendary coaches, Tom Izzo and Greg Kampe.

This years’ edition of the game will be played on December 21st at Little Caesars Arena.

Michigan State is 19-0 against Oakland and will look to improve to 20-0 this season. Tickets will go on sale on October 1st.

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