The American Athletic Conference boasts the four-time national champion UConn Huskies and the two-time title-winning Cincinnati Bearcats. Legendary players like Oscar Robertson, Hakeem Olajuwon, Penny Hardaway, and Ray Allen got their start at top AAC programs. Current NBA stars Kemba Walker and Derrick Rose also emerged from the conference. However, the UConn women's team remains the most iconic AAC basketball program, with 10 titles since 2000, including four straight from 2013-2016. The men's teams have a long way to go to match this legacy. Which team has the best chance to catch up? Who's currently at the top of the AAC mountain? Cast your vote below.
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Connecticut Huskies men's basketball has an all-time record of 1714-975.The Connecticut Huskies men's basketball team finished with a 1714-975 record.
Connecticut Huskies men's basketball earned 29 conference titles.The Connecticut Huskies men's basketball team secured 29 wins.
Connecticut Huskies men's basketball won 4 national championships.The Connecticut Huskies men's basketball team suffered 4 losses.
The Connecticut Huskies men's basketball team reached the Final Four 5 times.The Connecticut Huskies men's basketball team achieved 5 wins.Ray Allen, Kemba Walker, Richard Hamilton, Andre Drummond, and Ben Gordon were notable players.Ray Allen, Kemba Walker, Richard Hamilton, Andre Drummond, and Ben Gordon played for the Connecticut Huskies men's basketball team.
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Memphis Tigers men's basketball holds an all-time record of 1815-1016.The Memphis Tigers men's basketball team has a 1315-652 record.
Memphis Tigers men's basketball has 18 conference titles.The Memphis Tigers men's basketball team has 18 wins.
Memphis Tigers men's basketball has 0 national championships.The Memphis Tigers men's basketball team has 0 losses.
The Memphis Tigers men's basketball team made 3 Final Four appearances.The Memphis Tigers men's basketball team has 3 wins.Penny Hardaway, Derrick Rose, Tyreke Evans, and Will Barton were notable players.Penny Hardaway, Derrick Rose, Tyreke Evans, and Will Barton played for the Memphis Tigers men's basketball team.
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Wichita State Shockers men's basketball has an all-time record of 1586-1203.The Wichita State Shockers men's basketball team has a 1586-1203 record.
Wichita State Shockers men's basketball has 11 conference titles.The Wichita State Shockers men's basketball team has 11 wins.
Wichita State Shockers men's basketball has 0 national championships.The Wichita State Shockers men's basketball team has 0 losses.
The Wichita State Shockers men's basketball team reached the Final Four 2 times.The Wichita State Shockers men's basketball team has 2 wins.Antoine Carr, Xavier McDaniel, Fred VanVleet, and Landry Shamet were notable players.Antoine Carr, Xavier McDaniel, Fred VanVleet, and Landry Shamet played for the Wichita State Shockers men's basketball team.
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Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball has an all-time record of 1815-1016.The Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team has a 1815-1016 record.
Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball has 24 conference titles.The Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team has 24 wins.
The Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball has 2 national championships.The Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team has 2 losses.
The Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team made 6 Final Four appearances.The Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team has 6 wins.Oscar Robertson, Kenyon Martin, Nick Van Exel, and Lance Stephenson were notable players.Oscar Robertson, Kenyon Martin, Nick Van Exel, and Lance Stephenson played for the Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team.
Also ranks #28 on Most Hated NCAA Teams
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Temple Owls men's basketball has an all-time record.The Temple Owls men's basketball team has a 1926-1079 record.
Temple Owls men's basketball has 20 conference titles.The Temple Owls men's basketball team has 20 wins.
Temple Owls men's basketball has 0 national championships.The Temple Owls men's basketball team has 0 losses.
The Temple Owls men's basketball team made 2 Final Four appearances.The Temple Owls men's basketball team has 2 losses.Eddie Jones and Aaron McKie were notable players.Eddie Jones and Aaron McKie played for the Temple Owls men's basketball team.
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Tulsa Golden Hurricane men's basketball has an all-time record of 1450-1158.The Tulsa Golden Hurricane men's basketball team has a 1450-1158 record.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane men's basketball has 10 conference titles.The Tulsa Golden Hurricane men's basketball team has 10 wins.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane men's basketball has 0 national championships.The Tulsa Golden Hurricane men's basketball team has 0 losses.
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane men's basketball team made 0 Final Four appearances.The Tulsa Golden Hurricane men's basketball team has 0 losses.Jordan Clarkson played for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane men's basketball team.Jordan Clarkson played for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane men's basketball team.
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The Tulsa Golden Hurricane men's basketball team has a 1224-815 record.The Houston Cougars men's basketball team holds a 1224-815 record.
The Houston Cougars men's basketball team won 5 conferences titles.The Houston Cougars men's basketball team earned 5 wins.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane men's basketball team has 0 national championships.Houston Cougars men's basketball team has 0 losses.
The Houston Cougars men's basketball team reached the Final Four 5 times.Houston Cougars men's basketball team has 5 losses.Hakeem Olajuwon, Elvin Hayes, and Clyde Drexler played for the Houston Cougars men's basketball team.Hakeem Olajuwon, Elvin Hayes, and Clyde Drexler played for the Houston Cougars men's basketball team.
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The SMU Mustangs men's basketball team has a 1346-1225 record.SMU Mustangs men's basketball team has a 1346-1225 record.
The SMU Mustangs men's basketball team won 15 conferences titles.SMU Mustangs men's basketball team has 15 wins.
SMU Mustangs men's basketball team has 0 national championships.SMU Mustangs men's basketball team has 0 losses.
The SMU Mustangs men's basketball team reached the Final Four 1 time.SMU Mustangs men's basketball team has 1 loss.Sterling Brown and Semi Ojeleye played for the SMU Mustangs men's basketball team.Sterling Brown and Semi Ojeleye played for the SMU Mustangs men's basketball team.
Also ranks #34 on Who Will Win 2020 NCAA Championship?
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The South Florida Bulls men's basketball team has a 622-740 record.South Florida Bulls men's basketball team has a 622-740 record.
The South Florida Bulls men's basketball team won 1 conference title.South Florida Bulls men's basketball team has 1 win.
South Florida Bulls men's basketball team has 0 national championships.South Florida Bulls men's basketball team has 0 losses.
The South Florida Bulls men's basketball team reached the Final Four 0 times.South Florida Bulls men's basketball team has 0 losses.Chucky Atkins played for the South Florida Bulls men's basketball team.Chucky Atkins played for the South Florida Bulls men's basketball team.
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The Tulane Green Wave men's basketball team has a 1450-1158 record.Tulane Green Wave men's basketball team has a 1450-1158 record.
The Tulane Green Wave men's basketball team won 10 conferences titles.Tulane Green Wave men's basketball team has 10 wins.
Tulane Green Wave men's basketball team has 0 national championships.Tulane Green Wave men's basketball team has 0 losses.
The Tulane Green Wave men's basketball team reached the Final Four 0 times.Tulane Green Wave men's basketball team has 0 losses.Hot Rod Williams played for the Tulane Green Wave men's basketball team.Hot Rod Williams played for the Tulane Green Wave men's basketball team.
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East Carolina Pirates men's basketball team has an all-time record.East Carolina Pirates men's basketball team has a 675-864 record.
The East Carolina Pirates men's basketball team won 0 conferences titles.East Carolina Pirates men's basketball team has 0 losses.
East Carolina Pirates men's basketball team has 0 national championships.East Carolina Pirates men's basketball team has 0 losses.
The East Carolina Pirates men's basketball team reached the Final Four 0 times.East Carolina Pirates men's basketball team has 0 losses.Blue Edwards played for the East Carolina Pirates men's basketball team.Blue Edwards played for the East Carolina Pirates men's basketball team.
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The UCF Knights men's basketball team has a 527-522 record.UCF Knights men's basketball team has a 527-522 record.
The UCF Knights men's basketball team won 1 conference title.UCF Knights men's basketball team has 1 win.
UCF Knights men's basketball team has 0 national championships.UCF Knights men's basketball team has 0 losses.
The UCF Knights men's basketball team reached the Final Four 0 times.UCF Knights men's basketball team has 0 losses.Joey Graham played for the UCF Knights men's basketball team.Joey Graham played for the UCF Knights men's basketball team.
Also ranks #2 on Best 2019 NCAA Tournament Upset Pick
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