Men's Attendees

(subject to change)

Women's Attendees (subject to change)

- The 2018 American Athletic Conference Basketball Media Day will feature extensive coverage of the event with over seven hours of live programming on the conference's digital platforms. The American's Hali Oughton anchors live coverage from the Philadelphia Airport Marriott on Monday, October 15, along with basketball insiders Andy Katz, Monica McNutt and Mike O'Donnell.Coverage begins on Monday at 7:45 a.m., with the reveal of the men's basketball preseason poll, all-conference teams and preseason player and rookie of the year honorees. Commissioner Mike Aresco will also go live from the podium at 8 a.m. ET, for men's media day and at 11:30 a.m. ET, for women's media day. Women's coverage begins at 11:20 a.m. ET.Oughton will anchor both men's and women's sessions throughout the day with O'Donnell joining for the men's event and McNutt adding insight on the women's side. Both the men's and women's shows air on the American Digital Network Plus on Facebook ADN coverage features poll and players of the year discussions, video features, live on-air interviews with players, coaches and the commissioner, as well as team-by-team breakdowns.Katz, one of the most renowned college basketball analysts in the county, hosts roundtable conversations with all 24 head basketball coaches of the The American. This year, the complete coaches' roundtables will be streamed on Twitter in conjunction with the ADN's live show which continues its in-depth coverage throughout the day. Further pictures, info and graphics can be found on The American's basketball Twitter accounts: @American_MBB @American_WBB . Additionally, full media day coverage can be found at: TheAmerican.org/AmericanTipOff Media members will have the opportunity to conduct interviews throughout the day. Those who have not yet RSVP'd are encouraged to contact Mike Gambardella ( mgambardella@theamerican.org ) on the men's side and Megan Erbes ( merbes@theamerican.org ) on the women's.UCF: Johnny Dawkins, Chad Brown, Aubrey Dawkins, Tacko Fall, B.J. TaylorCincinnati: Mick Cronin, Cane Broome, Jarron Cumberland, Justin JeniferUConn: Dan Hurley, Jalen Adams, Eric Cobb, Tarin SmithECU: Joe Dooley, Justice ObasohanHouston: Kelvin Sampson, Breaon Brady, Corey Davis, Jr., Galen Robinson, Jr.Memphis: Penny Hardaway, Kyvon Davenport, Jeremiah MartinUSF: Brian Gregory, David Collins, T.J. Lang, Laquincy RideauSMU: Tim Jankovich, Jarrey Foster, Jahmal McMurrayTemple: Fran Dunphy, Ernest Aflakpui, Shizz AlstonTulane: Mike Dunleavy, Jordan Cornish, Blake PaulTulsa: Frank Haith, DaQuan Jeffries, Sterling TaplinWichita State: Gregg Marshall: Samajae Haynes-Jones, Markis McDuffieUCF: Katie Abrahamson-Henderson, Masseny Kaba, Nyala Shuler, Kay Kay WrightCincinnati: Michelle Clark-Heard, Nikira Goings, Antoinette MillerUConn: Geno Auriemma, Napheesa Collier, Crystal Dangerfield, Katie Lou SamuelsonECU: Heather Macy, Lashonda MonkHouston: Ron Hughey, Angela Harris, Jasmyne Harris, Serithia HawkinsMemphis: Melissa McFerrin, Taylor BarnesUSF: Jose Fernandez, Laura Ferreira, Kitija LaskaSMU: Travis Mays, Alicia Froling, Arianna WhitfieldTemple: Tonya Cardoza, Alliya Butts, Mia Davis, Emani MayoTulane: Lisa Stockton, Kayla Manuirirangi, Harlyn WyattTulsa: Matilda Mossman, Shug Dickson, Crystal PolkWichita State: Keitha Adams, Cesaria Ambrosio, 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, ECU, Houston, Memphis, Navy (in football only), USF, SMU, Temple, Tulane, Tulsa and Wichita State. Under the leadership of Commissioner Mike Aresco, The American sponsors 22 championships - 10 for men and 12 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 Learfield. For more information, please visit www.TheAmerican.org