Summit League undergoes major changes
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comGone is Valparaiso, perhaps the most recognizable team in the conference. But the Summit League, with a new name and three new teams, is ready to move on, writes Jeff Shelman.
Story | Conversation | August 23, 2007After unsaintly season, Siena primed to rise again
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comForget last year's record. Siena has something good going in Albany -- a rabid fan base.
Story | Conversation | August 18, 2005Will the Hornets buzz the league again?
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comForget the overall records. Forget the RPIs. The MEAC is one of the most competitive conferences in the country.
Story | Conversation | June 30, 2005Big Ten title or bust this week
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comFor Purdue, Iowa and Michigan, the only likely way into the NCAAs is to win 'em all this week in Indy.
Story | Conversation | March 09, 2004Where does Humphries really rank?
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comFreshman Kris Humphries led the Big Ten in scoring and rebounding. So, why isn't he an All-America candidate?
Story | Conversation | March 05, 2004Tech proving it's worth title talk
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comThe Big 12 still looks like a four-team race. But this year, it just includes a new team: Texas Tech.
Story | Conversation | January 14, 2004Meet the MAC's newest contenders
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comMove over Kent, Miami and BSU, the MAC has a couple new contenders in Akron and Western Michigan.
Story | Conversation | January 01, 2004No question, this Gopher has game
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comMinnesota knew freshman Kris Humphries was good, but not as good as his gaudy early statistics.
Story | Conversation | December 24, 2003Wisconsin plans to keep piling up W's
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comWinners of two straight Big Ten titles, Wisconsin is piling up wins without much attention.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 2003Gophers' path to NCAAs at a crossroads
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comMinnesota is fighting for a Big Ten title, while also still fighting for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Story | Conversation | February 26, 2003Big Ten can't seem to sort itself out ... again
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comIt shouldn't surprise anyone that the Big Ten is once again filled with teams within reach of the title.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2003Back to playing Boilermaker brand of basketball
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comPurdue's on top of the Big Ten, playing a brand of hoops its hard hat-wearing mascot would love.
Story | Conversation | February 06, 2003Wolverines go from winless to unbeatable
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comAfter an 0-6 start, the Wolverines suddenly are unbeatable heading into the start of Big Ten play.
Story | Conversation | January 08, 2003No question, Creighton will be major player come March
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comCreighton isn't a team on the rise so much as one cementing its place among country's best programs.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2002A little more talent, new attitude, turns A&M's fortunes
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comWhile it's early, an influx of talent and new attitude, has Texas A&M headed in the right direction.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2002TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
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