When Oakland University takes on the winner of Wright State vs. Detroit on Monday, the team will do so with a heavy heart.
Chip Hooper, who is the father of Oakland guard Max Hooper, died Saturday, according to the university. It was also announced by Head Coach Greg Kampe on Twitter.
All grizz fans. Chip Hooper, Max's father lost his battle with Cancer tonight. Please put the Hooper family in your payers.
— Greg Kampe (@KampeOU) March 6, 2016
Chip Hooper was as loving and down to earth father of any player I've ever had. He will be missed, I lost a friend, and Oakland lost a fan
— Greg Kampe (@KampeOU) March 6, 2016
"This is a very sad day for the Oakland Basketball family," Kampe said in a release.
According to the university, Max is traveling to California to spend a day with his family.
The death comes just a week after Chip, who had been battling cancer, traveled to Rochester to see Max play in his final home game.
