Conference play began in late December, and concludes on the final day of February 2020.

The Summit League released a poll in early October, which was voted on by a panel of the 9 head coaches, sports information directors and select media members.

A Preseason Player of the Year was also announced, and automatically is gifted a spot on first team.

The two teams who didn't participate in one of these tournaments were Oral Roberts and Western Illinois.

In addition to the player of week, the Summit League also announces an athlete of the month, across of all sports, but separated by gender.