Get ready for an exciting basketball season as the America East Conference partners with The Field of 68 for a thrilling day of basketball coverage!
The Battle for Basketball Supremacy in the Northeast
On October 20th, 2025, the America East Conference will showcase its annual men's and women's basketball Media Day, offering an insightful glimpse into the upcoming season. But here's where it gets controversial... or at least, where opinions might diverge.
The men's basketball media day will be hosted by Jeff Goodman and Rob Dauster, renowned national college basketball writers and founders of The Field of 68. These experts will break down the conference's preseason poll and all-conference team, providing an in-depth analysis that will surely spark debates among fans. They'll also chat with all nine men's basketball head coaches, offering a unique perspective on each team's strategies and ambitions.
For the women's basketball media day, Brendan Glasheen and Maureen Magarity will take the reins. Glasheen, a former America East broadcaster and the current voice of the Connecticut Sun, brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Magarity, a former Coach of the Year in both the America East and the Patriot League, has led Holy Cross to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances in 2023 and 2024. Together, they'll release the preseason poll and all-conference teams, followed by insightful conversations with each of the league's nine head coaches.
A Season of Thrilling Matchups and Rematches
The regular season for both men's and women's basketball will commence on November 3rd, with a whopping 13 out of 18 programs competing on opening night. All home games for America East schools will be broadcast on AE on ESPN domestically, and internationally on AmericaEast.tv.
Conference action kicks off on January 1st with a full slate of women's basketball games, including a highly anticipated rematch between defending champion Vermont and UAlbany. The men's conference action begins on January 3rd, with another championship rematch between defending champion Bryant and Maine.
As the season progresses, teams will battle it out for home advantage in the #AEPlayoffs, with all games played at the higher seed's home court. The women's regular season concludes on February 28th, leading up to the #AEPlayoffs Quarterfinals on March 5th. The Semifinals will take place on March 9th, and the #AEPlayoffs Championship will be held on March 13th at 5 p.m. at the highest remaining seed's court.
The men's regular season comes to an end on March 3rd, with the top eight programs advancing to the #AEPlayoffs Quarterfinals on March 7th. Semifinal action will be intense on March 10th, and the winners will battle it out in the Championship at the highest remaining seed's court on March 14th at 11 a.m.
About the America East Conference
Founded in 1979, the America East Conference is an elite NCAA Division I athletic conference dedicated to fostering an environment where student-athletes can thrive and become champions. Comprising academically renowned institutions in the Northeast region of the United States, America East is committed to broad-based excellence and progressive support for its over 3,500 student-athletes across 18 sponsored sports.
So, basketball enthusiasts, mark your calendars for October 20th and get ready for an action-packed season! Will your favorite team rise to the top? Only time will tell. Don't forget to share your predictions and thoughts in the comments below!
For more information, visit www.AmericaEast.com and follow the America East Conference on its social media channels, @AmericaEast.
