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Oral Roberts coach Paul Mills has an assignment waiting for his players each fall when they return to the serene campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kevin Obanor, the team’s second-leading scorer, finished the job in six days. Such dedication spurred the Golden Eagles to the NCAA Tournament, the program’s first appearance in 13 years.

At 15-0, Winthrop has more wins than No. 1 Gonzaga and No. 2 Baylor. But you don’t hear much about the Eagles of the Big South Conference.