Episode 3 celebrates our Oredigger seniors. The women's team will honor Aubrie Rademacher, Brooklynn Hankwitz, Kia Wasson, and Macy Mayer, while the men will recognize Ifeanyi Okeke, Keeley Bake, and Michael Ure.

I was able to sit down and talk to Aubrie, Michael, Keeley, and Ifeanyi about their time here at Tech. We discussed what the carrot was that convinced them to sign with the Orediggers, as well as some fond memories while playing for Montana Tech.

I also talk to both basketball head coaches about this truly wonderful group of student-athletes. Grab a beverage, and maybe lunch, as this episode is a bit on the long side.

The drinking game will be -every time I say how much I Love senior day.

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Jeff Graham was introduced as Montana Tech's head women's basketball coach on August 1, 2022.

Graham came to Butte from Belt, Montana, where he built a powerhouse girls’ basketball program at Belt High School. During his tenure, the Huskies accumulated a 358-42 overall record, including six Class C state championships, seven divisional titles, 11 conference titles, and 11 district titles in 15 seasons. For his efforts, Graham was named the Montana Coaches Association Coach of the Year six times in girls’ basketball.

Graham was also the head football coach at Belt for 15 seasons, head track & field coach for nine, and the athletic director from 2012-22. Graham's Huskies posted an 89-51 record on the gridiron, a run that included four divisional championships. His track teams garnered 18 district titles and 11 divisional titles along with six state placings.

Welcome to RollDiggs, the brand-new podcast dedicated to Montana Tech Athletics! In this new series, we'll be diving into the heart of Oredigger sports, sharing stories, insights, and exclusive interviews with athletes, coaches, staff, alumni, and more.

To kick things off, we’re thrilled to have Men's Basketball Coach Adam Hiatt as our very first guest! Coach Hiatt will share his experiences, what it takes to build a winning team, and the changing landscape of the Frontier Conference next year—offering his perspective on how the league is evolving and what it means for Montana Tech.

Whether you're a die-hard fan or just discovering Oredigger Athletics, RollDiggs is your go-to spot for all the action. Tune in and let’s dig deep into the world of Oredigger Athletics!

Since arriving in Butte as the head men’s basketball coach in March of 2016, Adam Hiatt has built Montana Tech into one of the premier college basketball programs in the entire country. He has been named the Frontier Conference Coach of the Year in back-to-back seasons (2022-23, 2023-24), was named one of the 100 Most Impactful Head Coaches in Men’s NAIA Basketball by Silver Waves Media, and is the fastest coach to win 150 games in school history. As one of the most successful coaches in the country, Hiatt has amassed 223 career wins and counting.

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