Summit League Basketball: Denver’s Road Success & Weekly Roundup – Feb 11, 2024

by Chief Editor

The Summit League men’s basketball season is heating up as teams enter the final three weeks of regular-season play. Denver has achieved a program milestone, winning three consecutive road games – including victories over league-leading North Dakota State and North Dakota – and currently sits tied for fifth place in the standings with a 5-6 league record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Denver’s current record in Summit League play?

Denver is currently 5-6 in Summit League play, tied for fifth place.

Which teams are currently leading the Summit League?

As of February 11, 2026, North Dakota State is the league leader, followed by St. Thomas and North Dakota.

What is the schedule for upcoming Summit League games this week?

Several games are scheduled for this week, including North Dakota at South Dakota on Wednesday, and St. Thomas at Omaha, Kansas City at Oral Roberts, and South Dakota State at Denver on Thursday. NDSU will play North Dakota on Saturday, televised on CBS Sports Network.

Did You Know? Denver has not finished in the top half of the Summit League standings since the 2017-18 season, when they secured third place with an 8-6 league record.
Expert Insight: The final three weeks of the Summit League regular season promise to be highly competitive, with several teams vying for position in the standings. Denver’s recent road wins demonstrate a clear upward trajectory, but the league remains tightly contested, and any team could potentially make a move toward securing a top seed in the upcoming tournament.

Several players are also making their mark on the league, including Denver’s Carson Johnson, who leads all Summit scorers with a 21.9 points-per-game average in league play. Omaha’s Paul Djobet recently scored a season-high 38 points against North Dakota State, the most by a Summit League player this season. St. Thomas’ Nolan Minessale leads the league with 18 games of 20-plus points.

With the regular season nearing its conclusion, the competition is expected to intensify as teams battle for positioning in the upcoming Summit League Championships.

What impact will these final games have on the tournament seeding and overall competitiveness of the Summit League?

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