Wichita State Shockers Men's Basketball, Missouri State Lady Bears Women's Basketball to Compete in American Athletic Conference

Wichita State Men's Basketball Returns to The American

The Wichita State Shockers men's basketball program will return to the American Athletic Conference (AAC) in the 2023-24 season, the university announced Tuesday.

The Shockers spent 10 seasons in the AAC from 2017 to 2022 before moving to the Missouri Valley Conference.

Wichita State was a founding member of the AAC in 2013 and won the regular-season championship in 2014 and 2017.

Missouri State Women's Basketball Joins The American

The Missouri State Lady Bears women's basketball program will join the AAC in the 2023-24 season, the university announced Tuesday.

The Lady Bears will be the 12th member of the AAC, which currently has 11 women's basketball programs.

Missouri State is currently a member of the Missouri Valley Conference.

Wichita State and Missouri State to Face Tough Competition in The American

Wichita State and Missouri State will face tough competition in the AAC, which is one of the top conferences in college basketball.

The AAC has sent at least one team to the NCAA Tournament in each of the past 10 seasons.

Wichita State and Missouri State will be looking to make an immediate impact in the AAC.

Conclusion

Wichita State and Missouri State are both excited to join the AAC.

The Shockers and Lady Bears are confident that they can compete for championships in the conference.

The AAC is looking forward to adding Wichita State and Missouri State to its membership.