Men’s Attendees (subject to change)

Women’s Attendees (subject to change)

The American Athletic Conference will host its annual basketball media day on Monday, Oct. 16, at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott.The day will serve as the unofficial open to men’s and women’s basketball season, and the American Digital Network will have live coverage beginning at 7:45 a.m. ET.Fans and media members are invited to follow the latest American Athletic Conference basketball news through social media using #AmericanTipOff. Both shows will be available on Facebook ( Facebook.com/AmericanConf ) and YouTube ( YouTube.com/AmericanAthleticConf ), with highlights shared via The American’s twitter accounts, @American_MBB and @American_WBB . Additionally, full media day coverage can be found at TheAmerican.org/AmericanTipOff The preseason poll, along with preseason player of the year, preseason rookie of the year and first and second-team all-conference honors will also be announced that day ahead of both the men’s and women’s sessions.Media members will have the opportunity to interview student-athletes throughout the day. Those who have not yet RSVP’d are encouraged to contact Bill Potter ( bpotter@theamerican.org ) on the men’s side and Chevonne Mansfield ( cmansfield@theamerican.org ) on the women’s.UCF: Head Coach Jonny Dawkins, A.J. Davis, Tacko Fall, B.J. TaylorCincinnati: Head Coach Mick Cronin, Gary Clark, Jacob Evans, Kyle WashingtonUConn: Head Coach Kevin Ollie, Jalen Adams, Alterique Gilbert, Terry LarrierECU: Head Coach Jeff Lebo, B.J. TysonHouston: Head Coach Kelvin Sampson, Devin Davis, Rob Gray, Wes VanBeckMemphis: Head Coach Tubby Smith, Jeremiah Martin, Jimario RiversUSF: Head Coach Brian Gregory, Stephan Jiggetts, Malik MartinSMU: Head Coach Tim Jankovich, Ben Emelogu II, Jarrey Foster, Shake MiltonTemple: Head Coach Fran Dunphy, Josh Brown, Obi EnechionyiaTulane: Head Coach Mike Dunleavy, Sr., Cameron ReynoldsTulsa: Head Coach Frank Haith, Junior Etou, Sterling TaplinWichita State: Head Coach Gregg Marshall, Markis McDuffie, Landry ShametUCF: Head Coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson, Aliyah Gregory, Zakiya Saunders, Korneila “Kay Kay” WrightCincinnati: Head Coach Jamelle Elliott, Shanice Johnson, Ana OwensUConn: Head Coach Geno Auriemma, Napheesa Collier, Kia Nurse, Katie Lou Samuelson, Gabby WilliamsECU: Head Coach Heather Macy, Alex Frazier, Raven JohnsonHouston: Head Coach Ronald Hughey, Chyanne Butler, Serithia HawkinsMemphis: Head Coach Melissa McFerrin, Cheyenne CreightonUSF: Head Coach Jose Fernandez, Laia Flores, Maria Jespersen, Kitija LaksaSMU: Head Coach Travis Mays, McKenzie Adams, Alicia Froling, Kiara PerryTemple: Head Coach Tonya Cardoza, Tanaya Atkinson, Alliya ButtsTulane: Head Coach Lisa Stockton, Kolby Morgan, Harlyn WyattTulsa: Head Coach Matilda Mossman, Kendrian Elliott, Erika WakefieldWichita State: Head Coach Keitha Adams, Rangie Bessard, Sabrina Lozada-CabbageThe American Athletic Conference (The American), a member of the NCAA, was reconstituted in 2013. With the conference office in Providence, Rhode Island, The American is comprised of the following institutions: UCF, Cincinnati, UConn, East Carolina, Houston, Memphis, Navy (in football only), USF, SMU, Temple, Tulane and Tulsa. Wichita State (basketball and Olympic sports) joined the Conference on July 1, 2017. Under the leadership of Commissioner Mike Aresco, The American sponsors 21 championships – 10 for men and 11 for women; is a member of the College Football Playoff; began new television partnerships with ESPN and CBS Sports in 2014; and has a marketing partnership with IMG College. For more information, please visit www.TheAmerican.org