Averaging 17.5 offensive rebounds per game, the Golden Grizzlies crash hard – and then turn those boards into points (12.0 second-chance points per game). Oakland lacks size (tallest starter: 6-foot-7), but the Golden Grizzlies have solid athletes who play hard.

An ugly win is still a win.Illinois’ defense stepped up and center Tomislav Ivisic had a good night, fueling the Illini to a 66-54 win over the Oakland Golden G

Tomislav Ivisic led the way with 20 points as the Illini improved to 3-0.

The last thing Illinois would seem to have at this early and favorable stage are concerns, worries or doubts. But there are always questions – questions surrounding every team, at any given time. And these Illini,