The Cincinnati Bearcats are ranked No. 21 in the country by the AP and one of the highest rated teams in the American Athletic Conference by KenPom. That means they are real contenders for the AAC crown. We’ve known that since the year began, but now we will start getting real proof as the Bearcats get their league schedule going against the Memphis Tigers at BB&T Arena on Sunday.
- Tipoff: 4 p.m. ET
- Television: ESPNU
- Announcing crew: Jim Barbar (play-by-play) and Julianne Viani (analyst)
- Radio: 55 WKRC
- Announcing crew: Mo Egger (play-by-play) and Terry Nelson (analyst)
- Series history: This is one conference rivalry that actually has some juice.