ESPN Events, in collaboration with the Atlantic 10 Conference and the American Conference, has announced the A10/American Showcase on ESPN, a new multi-year men’s college basketball event featuring matchups among top institutions from both conferences.
The event debuts on Sunday, Nov. 29 at Nationwide Arena featuring matchups between Memphis and Dayton and South Florida and Saint Louis.
- Dayton (Atlantic 10)Â Dayton will play its first-ever regular season game at Nationwide Arena, located just 72 miles from campus. The Flyers, led by head Coach Anthony Grant, have finished fourth or better in the A10 in seven of the past eight seasons.
- Saint Louis (Atlantic 10) Saint Louis enters the 2026-27 season as the defending Atlantic 10 regular-season champion and advanced to the Second Round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament after defeating Georgia. Three starters from last year’s team are returning for Head Coach Josh Schertz.
- Memphis (American Conference)Â Memphis, led by 2025 American Conference Coach of the Year Penny Hardaway, has won two American Conference Tournament championships in the past four seasons.
- South Florida (American Conference)Â South Florida enters the 2026-27 season as the reigning American Conference regular-season and tournament champions. Head Coach Chris Mack enters his first season with the Bulls after compiling a 45-20 record at Charleston over the past two seasons. Â
