American Athletic School History

American Athletic Conference Primary Logo 2017 - Present
Charlotte 49ers Primary Logo 2020 - Present

Charlotte 49ers

Established: 1946
NCAA Championships: 0

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East Carolina Pirates Primary Logo 2014 - Present

East Carolina Pirates

Established: 1832
NCAA Championships: 0

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Florida Atlantic Owls Primary Logo 2005 - Present

Florida Atlantic Owls

Established: 1980
NCAA Championships: 0

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Memphis Tigers Primary Logo 2021 - Present

Memphis Tigers

Established: 1912
NCAA Championships: 0

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North Texas Mean Green Primary Logo 2005 - Present

North Texas Mean Green

Established: 1913
NCAA Championships: 0

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Rice Owls Primary Logo 2007 - Present

Rice Owls

Established: 1912
NCAA Championships: 0

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SMU Mustangs Primary Logo 2012 - Present

SMU Mustangs

Established: 1918
NCAA Championships: 0

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South Florida Bulls Primary Logo 2011 - Present

South Florida Bulls

Established: 1965
NCAA Championships: 0

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Temple Owls Primary Logo 1996 - Present

Temple Owls

Established: 1894
NCAA Championships: 0

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Tulane Green Wave Primary Logo 2017 - Present

Tulane Green Wave

Established: 1905
NCAA Championships: 0

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Tulsa Golden Hurricane Primary 2017 - Present

Tulsa Golden Hurricane

Established: 1907
NCAA Championships: 0

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UAB Blazers Primary Logo 2015 - Present

UAB Blazers

Established: 1978
NCAA Championships: 0

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UTSA Roadrunners Primary Logo 2022 - Present

UTSA Roadrunners

Established: 1969
NCAA Championships: 0

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Wichita State Shockers Primary Logo 2010 - Present

Wichita State Shockers

Established: 1897
NCAA Championships: 0

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American Athletic School History

The American Athletic Conference (AAC) is a collegiate athletic conference formed in 2013. The AAC is composed of 11 member schools located across the United States, including Connecticut, Cincinnati, Houston, and Tulane. These schools have a long history of excellence in athletics, with many national championships and individual awards won over the years.

The AAC has been home to some legendary athletes such as basketball Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O’Neal, who attended Louisiana State University while playing for LSU Tigers from 1989 to 1992; football legend Tom Brady, who played at Michigan from 1995 to 1999; baseball great Ken Griffey Jr., who attended UC Riverside before becoming an MLB All-Star; and tennis star Venus Williams, who competed for Florida International University during her college career.
With so much talent among its members, it's no surprise that the American Athletic Conference has become one of the most competitive conferences in all NCAA Division I sports today—especially regarding men's basketball, where nine out of eleven teams made post-season play last year!

In addition to their success on court or field, these AAC universities are also known for their academic achievements, with multiple institutions ranked among U.S News & World Report’s top 100 National Universities list each year since the 2014–2015 school season began. This shows how far these universities have come since they were established in 1845 when Rutgers became New Jersey’s first public university!

Whether you're an avid fan looking forward to cheering your favorite team or simply interested in learning more about this prestigious conference, there's no doubt that you'll find plenty of exciting things to explore within The American Athletic Conference School History!

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