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The Best Summit League Basketball Teams

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Updated October 19, 2023 9 items
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Vote up the Summit League schools with the historically best basketball team.

Summit League basketball programs most oftn fly under the radar of the public spotlight, but that doesn't mean their fan bases aren't out in full force. Every year, any of the teams in the Summit League have a chance to shine and take control of the conference. 

Retired coaching legend and former player Phil Jackson is the only household name to spend time for one of the best Summit League Basketball teams. Role players Nate Wolters and Royce O’Neal are still finding momentum in the NBA world after spending time in Summit League action. 

Which of these teams stands above the rest? Which deserves to be crowned the best Summit League basketball team? Vote below and let the world know.

  • North Dakota Fighting Hawks
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    North Dakota Fighting Hawks

    All-time record: 298-217
    Conferences titles: 1
    National championships: 0
    Final Four appearances: 0

    Notable players: Phil Jackson

    • Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota
    12 votes
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  • South Dakota State Jackrabbits
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    South Dakota State Jackrabbits

    All-time record: 164-153
    Conferences titles: 2
    National championships: 0
    Final Four appearances: 0

    Notable players: Nate Wolters

    • Location: Brookings, South Dakota
    12 votes
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  • South Dakota Coyotes
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    South Dakota Coyotes

    All-time record: 164-153
    Conferences titles: 2
    National championships: 0
    Final Four appearances: 0

    Notable players: N/A

    • Location: Vermillion, South Dakota
    11 votes
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  • Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
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    Oral Roberts Golden Eagles

    All-time record: 736-578
    Conferences titles: 7
    National championships: 0
    Final Four appearances: 0

    Notable players: Haywoode Workman

    • Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
    12 votes
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  • North Dakota State Bison
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    North Dakota State Bison

    All-time record: 561-261
    Conferences titles: 3
    National championships: 0
    Final Four appearances: 0

    Notable players: N/A

    • Location: Fargo, North Dakota
    16 votes
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  • Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
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    Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons

    All-time record: 249-280
    Conferences titles: 0
    National championships: 0
    Final Four appearances: 0

    Notable players: N/A

    • Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
    9 votes
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