Memphis Projected to Win 2025-26 American Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball championship
DALLAS – Memphis has been selected as the favorite to win the 2025-26 American Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Championship, according to preseason polling results released October 10, 2025. The Tigers garnered 9 first-place votes, signaling high expectations for the upcoming season.
The conference’s preseason rankings, compiled from votes by league coaches, media, and select administrators, position Memphis at the forefront of a competitive landscape. this designation underscores the program’s recent success and anticipated continued performance, impacting recruiting, game scheduling, and overall conference dynamics. the championship winner receives the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament in March 2026.
Hear’s a look at the complete preseason rankings:
- Memphis (9 first-place votes) – 65 points
- Tulane – 53 points
- East Carolina – 32 points
- UTSA – 27 points
- Rice – 22 points
- Charlotte – 15 points
- South Florida – 13 points
- Wichita State – 12 points
- Florida Atlantic – 11 points
- Tulsa – 9 points
- North Texas – 7 points
- Temple – 6 points
Rowan Brumbaugh, a redshirt junior guard from Tulane, was named Preseason Player of the Year. Florida Atlantic guard Josiah Parker earned the Preseason Freshman of the Year honor.
The Preseason All-Conference First Team includes Jordan Riley (Sr., G, East Carolina), Aaron Bradshaw (Jr., F, Memphis), Dug McDaniel (Sr., G, Memphis), Rowan Brumbaugh (R-Jr., G, tulane), and Kenyon Giles (Sr.,G,Wichita State).
The Preseason All-Conference Second Team consists of Izaiyah Nelson (Sr.,F,south Florida),Daimion Collins (R-Sr., F, South Florida), Vasean Allette (Jr., G, UTSA), Asher Woods (Sr., G, Tulane), and David Green (gr., F, Tulsa). Rowan Brumbaugh was a unanimous selection to the First Team.
