MEMPHIS – The University of Memphis Athletic Department announced an agreement with local television station WMC Action News 5 to produce games as part of the new American Athletic Conference national television agreement with ESPN.
"I am thrilled that we can list the University of Memphis as a partner in this effort," said WMC Action News 5 General Manager Jonathan Mitchell. "We can't wait to help bring the University of Memphis brand to the entire nation."
The television rights deal requires each of the member institutions to produce all men's and women's basketball home games not selected for national distribution, plus an additional number of games featuring baseball, softball, volleyball and men's and women's soccer.