The American Athletic Conference kicked off last week for its men’s Division I programs.

With a conference-only schedule lined up for the 2021 spring campaign, the six men’s teams in the AAC are set to play home-and-home matches in the next few months.

SMU was selected by the coaches as preseason favorites, reinforcing that with a 2-0 win on the road at Memphis. Here’s a look at one player to know from each program critical to his team’s success in the upcoming season.