The road to the Big Dance through the American Athletic Conference culminates today at Legacy Arena in Birmingham as the #2 seed Wichita State Shockers look to secure their first AAC tournament title against the top-seeded, surging South Florida Bulls.
The South Florida Bulls (24-8) enter the championship as the hottest team in the conference, currently riding a dominant 10-game winning streak. Led by head coach Bryan Hodgson and sophomore star Wes Enis, who is averaging 16.7 points per game, USF features a high-octane offense that ranks among the league’s best. The Bulls’ interior is anchored by Izaiyah Nelson, a double-double threat averaging 15.8 points and 9.8 rebounds per contest.
The Wichita State Shockers (22-10), meanwhile, arrive in the final after a statement 81-68 win over Tulsa in the semifinals. The Shockers are powered by elite scorer Kenyon Giles, who leads the squad with 19.7 points per game and recently broke the program record for three-pointers in a game. Supporting him is 7’2″ center Will Berg, whose 8.4 rebounds per game will be critical in neutralizing USF’s length. Having split their two regular-season meetings, tonight’s rubber match carries the ultimate prize: an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
How to watch Wichita State vs USF
Today’s AAC Championship will be broadcast nationally on ESPN, with a live stream available via the ESPN app and several major streaming platforms for cord-cutters.
How to watch Wichita State vs USF for free
To watch today’s high-stakes AAC final for free, fans can sign up for a 7-day free trial of a streaming service like Fubo or DirecTV Stream, both of which carry ESPN in their standard lineups.
Fubo: The premier choice for college basketball fans. Fubo provides high-definition access to ESPN, ensuring you don’t miss any of the drama from Legacy Arena during the free trial window.
ESPN+: While the game is on the main ESPN network, many fans use ESPN+ for supplementary coverage and tournament replays. It’s an essential tool for following the road to Selection Sunday.
