August 29, 2013

The Sporting News Previews The Summit League Men's Basketball Season



The 2013-14 Sporting News College Basketball Yearbook is the first to hit newsstands this season. In its breakdown of The Summit League, written by John Akers of the Basketball Times, North Dakota State was tabbed as league favorite and Denver’s Chris Udofia as top player. Below is a summary of TSN’s picks:

PREDICTIONS
1. North Dakota State
2. Denver
3. South Dakota State
4. Omaha
5. Western Illinois
6. South Dakota
7. Fort Wayne
8. IUPUI

ALL-SUMMIT TEAM
Marshall Bjorklund, North Dakota State
Taylor Braun, North Dakota State
Jordan Dykstra, South Dakota State
Justin Simmons, Omaha
Chris Udofia, Denver

RATING THE SUMMIT
Top Player: Chris Udofia, Denver
Top Newcomer: Ja’Rob McCallum, IUPUI
Top Coach: Jim Molinari, Western Illinois

To read the full analysis of The Summit League, pick up a copy of The Sporting News College Basketball Yearbook at your local newsstand or order online.

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