All American | 2/26/2025

This week on All American Maria Trivelpiece and Kyle Youmans break down the last couple weeks in American Men's Basketball. 

A look at the standings and who might get the top 4 seeds as the conference tournament gets closer. The discuss the red hot Wichita State Shockers and what has led to this 6-game win streak after a 1-7 start in conference play. They also discuss the good position Memphis, North Texas and UAB find themselves in as the top 3 teams in the standings heading into the last 2 weeks.

Also what Tulane, East Carolina and Florida Atlantic need to do to reestablish there consistency down the stretch and get one of the top 4 seeds in the American Championship. 

Also why Rice could be a sneaky team come tournament tine despite their lack of winning close games in conference play. 

One of the best players in the American joins Maria in Wichita State's Xavier Bell. He discusses the turnaround for Wichita State over the last few weeks and why things have recently clicked. Along with what he believes will make them the most successful the rest of the season at the tournament. Also what it means for him to play college basketball and finish his collegiate career in his hometown of Wichita.

Kyle and Maria then take on the game of guessing the Arena around the American and putting their knowledge of our schools home courts to the test.

Top plays of the week finishes the show with nice pass and fancy dunks. Along with great diving catches on the diamond and a moment one Rice Owl will never forget.