IRVING, Texas – Air Force Reserve will once again serve as the title sponsor for the American Athletic Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
 
The 2021 Air Force Reserve American Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Championship will take place March 8-11.  The 2021 Air Force Reserve American Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Championship will be held March 11-14.
 
Air Force Reserve has been the title sponsor for The American’s basketball championships since 2019. 
 
“We are proud once again to welcome Air Force Reserve as the presenting sponsor for our men’s and women’s basketball championships,” said American Athletic Conference Commissioner Mike Aresco. “This partnership continues to enhance our ability to create exciting and memorable championship experiences for our student-athletes. We are honored to have Air Force Reserve as an essential part of our championships and have great admiration and appreciation for the men and women who serve and defend our country.”
 
As the title sponsor for the championships, Air Force Reserve will continue to receive prominent in-arena exposure and will be featured in the conference’s digital content in conjunction with the tournaments.
 
The Air Force Reserve American Women’s Championship begins Monday, March 8, with a pair of first-round games. The quarterfinals will be Tuesday, March 9, followed by the semifinals on Wednesday, March 10. The women’s final will be Thursday, March 11, following the three first-round game of the Air Force Reserve American Men’s Championship. The men’s quarterfinals will be Friday, March 12, followed by the semifinals on Saturday, March 13, and the championship final on Sunday, March 14.
 
 
 
AIR FORCE RESERVE
Air Force Reserve is a proud Joint Force Partner in America's defense. A variety of part-time jobs are available with full-time benefits, including low-cost health insurance, a non-contributory retirement plan, tuition assistance and other educational programs. There are many exciting part-time jobs in the Air Force Reserve, which can lead to a supplementary financial retirement. This flexibility allows Citizen Airmen to advance their civilian careers or education while serving close to home. Signing bonuses up to $20,000 are available for specific jobs. Visit AFReserve.com for more information on how you can Start Your Adventure with the Air Force Reserve.
 
 
THE AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
The American Athletic Conference (The American), a member of the NCAA, was reconstituted in 2013. With the conference office in Irving, Texas, The American is comprised of the following institutions: UCF, Cincinnati, East Carolina, Houston, Memphis, Navy (in football only), USF, SMU, Temple, Tulane Tulsa and Wichita State (basketball and Olympic sports). Under the leadership of Commissioner Mike Aresco, The American sponsors 22 championships – 10 for men and 12 for women; is a member of the College Football Playoff; has television partnerships with ESPN and CBS Sports; in the spring of 2019, signed a landmark television agreement with ESPN that commences in 2020-21; and has a marketing partnership with Learfield. For more information, please visit www.TheAmerican.org