Anaheim Angels
Credentials: Went from 41 games out of first place in 2001 to 2002 World Champions.

Past ESPY's: none

Connecticut women's basketball
Credentials: Despite losing four starters, repeated as national champions.

Past ESPY's: 1996 Best Team.

New Jersey Devils
Credentials: Won its third Stanley Cup in nine years by defeating the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in seven games.

Past ESPY's: none

Ohio State football
Credentials: The Buckeyes finished with a 14-0 record and a victory over Miami in the Fiesta Bowl for the national title.

Past ESPY's: none

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Credentials: Won first championship by beating Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII.

Past ESPY's: none

San Antonio Spurs
Credentials: Won the franchise's 2nd NBA title by beating the New Jersey Nets in six games. Won a league high 60 regular season games.

Past ESPY's: xxxx