Lowery, SIU get money to back the program
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comSouthern Illinois is making the financial commitment -- to both the program and coach Chris Lowery -- to continue to be one of the best mid-majors in the country, writes Jeff Shelman.
Story | Conversation | August 15, 2007Will Duke be Atlanta's final answer?
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comToo hot? Too banged up? Too experienced? Too much of a surprise? Friday will start sorting things out.
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2004Spartans' struggles seem so long ago
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comYes, the Big Ten's second-place team is Michigan State, which got beat up in its non-conference schedule.
Story | Conversation | February 17, 2004Badgers on road to three-peat
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comWisconsin sits atop the Big Ten. But to remain there, the Badgers must bring a few wins home to Madison.
Story | Conversation | February 04, 2004MVC's familiar-looking Cinderellas
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comSo much for talk of Creighton and Southern Illinois being replaced by the MVC's new contenders.
Story | Conversation | January 21, 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, 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, 2003Talented Illini learning Weber's way to winning
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comA few extra practices and a trip to Europe should help Bruce Weber and the Illini make a smooth transition.
Story | Conversation | August 01, 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, 2003Cowboys just can't seem to lose in Big 12
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comThe Big 12's only unbeaten team isn't Kansas, OU or Texas. It's Eddie Sutton's surprising Cowboys.
Story | Conversation | January 30, 2003Losses don't take luster off Arizona's trip to Lawrence
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comSure, Kansas has a few losses. But a trip to Lawrence won't be any less of a test for No. 1 Arizona.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2003Illini's youth movement ahead of schedule
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comWith the freshmen exceeding expectations, the Illini are better than even Bill Self expected.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2002No 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, 2002Tough to rise, easy to fall, in Big 12
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comWhile Kansas and Oklahoma figured to fight for conference supremacy, the rest just hope to survive until Selection Sunday.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2002Jayhawks been there, ready to win it all
Jeff Shelman, Special To ESPN.comFor all its success in 2001-02, losing in the national semifinals is what motivates a senior-led Kansas to win it all this season.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2002TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
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