American Eagles men's basketball

American Eagles men's basketball
2025–26 American Eagles men's basketball team
UniversityAmerican University
Head coachDuane Simpkins (3rd season)
LocationWashington, D.C.
ArenaBender Arena
(capacity: 3,044)
ConferencePatriot
NicknameEagles
ColorsBlue, white, and red
     
Student sectionBlue Crew
NCAA Division I tournament Elite Eight
NCAA Division II
1958, 1959, 1960
NCAA Division I tournament Sweet Sixteen
NCAA Division II
1958, 1959, 1960
NCAA Division I tournament appearances
NCAA Division II
1951, 1958, 1959, 1960
NCAA Division I
2008, 2009, 2014, 2025
Conference tournament champions
2008, 2009, 2014, 2025
Conference regular-season champions
Mason–Dixon Conference: 1945, 1946, 1950, 1951, 1958, 1959, 1960
ECC: 1975, 1981, 1983
Patriot League: 2002, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2025
Uniforms
Home
Away
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The American Eagles men's basketball team represents American University in Washington, D.C. in NCAA Division I competition. The school's team competes in the Patriot League and play their home games in Bender Arena. Their rivals include the Boston University Terriers, Bucknell Bison, and Navy Midshipmen. Duane Simpkins was appointed the program's 18th head coach on April 1, 2023. The Eagles have appeared four times in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, most recently in 2025.