Two Weeks Until the Tournament and Everything is on the Table | All American (February 25, 2026)

All American is Live! It's the final 2 weeks off the season and everything is on the line in American's Men's Basketball to decide who will be in Bimringham for the American Basketball Championship. Along with the all important seeding with the new format this year. Maria Trivelpiece and Kyle Youmans break it all down this week.

The top of the standings remained the same from couple weeks ago but the middel got shuffled around. It's been an odd year in the American as the road team has a 49-43 record in conference play. So much for home court advantage.
 
South Florida leads the way and they jsut continue to wins games and have there best net ranking in program history. The balance and depth of South Florida is what makes this team so special and why they are at the top of the league and will be a favorite come the American Tournament. 

Wichita State has been riding high recently led by star guard Kenyon Giles. As Giles goes the Shockers go and if they can get some depth scoring like they have of late to go along with Giles' the Shockers will be a tough team to face in March. They also honored Voice of the Shockers Mike Kennedy who is retiring at the end of the season after 46 years at the helm.

Tulane has bounced back and found its stride as late winning 4 straight games. While Rowan Brumbaugh may have been Preseason Player of the Year, it has been the supporting cast of Asher Woods, Tyler Ringgold, Scotty Middleton, and other who have allowed the Wave to flow the last few games.

UAB continues its success away from Birmingham something only one other teams has done better in program history. The Blazers have been led by Chance Westry but others like Evan Chatman make them dangerous down the stretch. They will just need to find a way to win in Birmingham given that it where the American Championship is.

Tulsa depsite a small stumble has rebounded the last couple games and it all starts with the starting 5. One of the most efficient and best starting 5's in the country make Tulsa a dangerous team. Tulsa's top guys will be the key down stretch and if the Golden Hurricane get hot look out. 

One team who has found some positive energy and play as of late has been North Texas. Led by an intense defense and an offense that runs through Je'Shawn Stevenson, the Mean Green if they put it together maybe could be the cinderella team in March. 

There are plenty of other teams trying to finish strong for seeding and a berth  in conference tournament. Success down the stretch will be key for teams like Charlotte, Memphis, Temple, Florida Atlantic and Rice to determine what their postseason fate is. 

Wichita State Guard Kenyon Giles is one of the best players in the American. He joined Maria Trivelpice in Studio A to discuss his success as of late. They also talked about the turning point for this Shcokers teams and why Grit is the definition of Wichita State Basketball this season. Along with the joy he gets out of playing in Wichita and against other American teams with all the talent the league has. 

March Madness is right around the corner and with that it is time for some NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Trivia. Maria and Kyle do there best to see how much they know about one of the best sporting events there is. 

They end the show with top plays of the week higlighted by the diamond this week as walk-offs and outfield cannons are showcased. Along with a sweet behind-the-back pass on the hardwood. To cap it off is a something you do not see very often especially in softball.

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