Why Oakland WBB Just Got DANGEROUS 🚨 Coach Keisha Newell Interview | Sportslifetalk

Why Oakland WBB Just Got DANGEROUS 🚨 Coach Keisha Newell Interview | Sportslifetalk

From Sportslifetalk Media by Kevin Thomas

March 23, 2026 · 54 min

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In this episode, Coach Keisha Newell discusses her journey in basketball and her vision for building a winning culture at Oakland University.

Great programs are built by coaches who understand that basketball is about more than plays and scoreboards. It’s about relationships, trust, and creating an environment where players grow both on and off the court. In this episode of SportsLifeTalk – You Got Next , we sit down with Keisha Newell , head women’s basketball coach at Oakland University, to talk about her journey through the game, the lessons that shaped her coaching philosophy, and the vision she has for building a winning culture with the Golden Grizzlies. Newell’s basketball story began long before she ever stepped onto a college sideline. Growing up in Michigan, the game became a central part of her life early on. Like many players, basketball first started as something fun — a way to compete, challenge herself, and connect with others. But as the years went on, the game became something more meaningful. It became purpose. Her playing career eventually led her to Oakland University, where she built a reputation as a relentless competitor and leader. As a player, Newell understood that winning requires more than talent. It requires discipline, sacrifice, and the ability to stay committed even when things get…

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