PROVIDENCE, RI –  American Athletic Conference Commissioner Mike Aresco has announced that Air Force Reserve will be the title sponsor of the Conference’s 2019 men’s basketball championship, March 14-17, at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.
 
The 2019 Air Force Reserve American Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Championship returns to Memphis for the second time in its six-year history. FedExForum served as host of the inaugural tournament in 2014. All 11 games of the championship will be broadcast on the ESPN family of networks.
 
“We are proud and pleased to have Air Force Reserve as the title sponsor of our men’s basketball championship. We are honored to have them as part of our American team,” Aresco said. “We have great admiration for the men and women who serve our country and the Air Force Reserve is a critical part of our nation’s defense. The mission of our men’s basketball championship is to create exciting and memorable postseason experiences for our student-athletes, coaches and fans. This partnership enhances our ability to continue to have a great event.”
 
“The Air Force Reserve is excited to be partnering with the American Athletic Conference as the title sponsor of its basketball championship,” CMSgt Michael Johnson, AFRCRS said. “We are also exited to share with the students and fans of the American Athletic Conference schools the great story of the Air Force Reserve and how we can partner with students to help with college tuition assistance and student loan payback.”
 
As the title sponsor of the championship, Air Force Reserve will receive prominent exposure inside and outside the host arena. Air Force Reserve also will be featured in The American’s print, radio and digital content in conjunction with the tournament.