The Golden Grizzlies were led by 34th-year head coach Greg Kampe and played their home games at the Athletics Center O'rena in Rochester, Michigan as members of the Horizon League.

[6] Senior guard Stevie Clark also left the team, transferring to Louisiana State University in Shreveport.

[7] Sources: Oakland was picked by coaches, media and sports information directors to finish first the Horizon League.

The 108–88 victory against Central Michigan was a special game to raise money for the American Red Cross and hurricane relief.

[15] USA Today named the Golden Grizzlies a team that was "snubbed" by not being ranked in the preseason Top 25.