An interview show covering Atlantic 10 basketball will air weekly on MNMT leading up to the conference championship tournament at Capital One Arena in March.
Washington, DC (January 8, 2025) – Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) announced today that the independent local media platform will broadcast A-10 Hoops Discussion: Beyond Paintinga nine-episode interview show that will feature A-list guests and captivating footage covering Atlantic 10 (A-10) college basketball.
The all-new program will debut on MNMT on Sunday, January 12 at 11:30 a.m. and the premiere will feature conversations with some of the greatest players in A-10 history, including conference players of the year Aaron McKie, TJ Cline, David. West and Jameer Nelson as they reminisce about their college playing days. Later episodes of A-10 Hoops Discussion will air on MNMT each Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. leading up to the 2025 Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Championship to be played March 12-16 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Each episode will last 30 minutes.
“Providing unparalleled access to our fans is at the heart of Monumental Sports Network and broadcast A-10 Hoops Discussion allows us to fulfill this mission,” said Friday Abernethy, General Manager of Monumental Sports Network. “This show not only offers fans a glimpse into the rich history and fierce rivalries of the Atlantic 10, but also aligns perfectly with Monumental’s role as host of the conference championship tournament at Capital One Arena in March. The synergy between broadcasting this captivating program and hosting the tournament at our world-class venue will help bring the spirit of the A-10 to life on and off the field.
A-10 Hoops Discussion will be available both on linear television and through MNMT’s digital streaming platform within the network’s coverage area. Fans can watch the program via their Pay TV subscription on linear TV, on monumentalplus.comor by downloading the Monumental+ application on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV and using an eligible TV Everywhere connection.
For fans without a Pay TV subscription, Monumental Sports Network offers direct-to-consumer (DTC) subscriptions for viewers wanting access to Monumental Sports Network’s robust programming. Fans can purchase monthly or annual subscriptions at monumentalplus.com or by downloading the Monumental+ application.
A-10 Hoops Discussion is hosted by nationally known broadcaster Tom McCarthy and former National Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year Phil Martelli. Designed as a television version of a podcast, the show will explore various topics at the heart of college basketball, featuring prominent players, coaches, media and administrators from across the country to better understand the importance of Atlantic 10 within the social fabric. college basketball and the deep history of the league. Exciting topics include great A-10 head coaches and former players, in-conference rivalries and traditions, NIL, transfer portal, mental health awareness, strength of women’s basketball programs A-10 and the great moments of the Atlantic 10 championship.
Guests expected to appear on the show include prominent names from the world of college basketball, including Shaka Smart, Chris Mooney, Mark Schmidt, Susie McConnell Serio, Jay Bilas, Debbie Antonelli, Jameer Nelson, Aaron McKie, Briante Weber, Lou Roe, Frank Martin. , Cindy Griffin, Sean and Archie Miller and Mike Jarvis.
“We are very pleased to present A-10 Hoops Discussion to a national audience, including here in the DC market on Monumental Sports Network,” said Atlantic 10 Commissioner Bernadette V. McGlade. “This show will give viewers a glimpse into the history of our conference, our coaches and outstanding current and former student-athletes. The show will also address the ever-changing landscape of intercollegiate athletics and specifically basketball. This is a must-have for any A-10 and college basketball fan.
In Novemberembers, MNMT announcement a strong 2024-25 college basketball schedule, featuring 67 games through partnerships with Atlantic 10 schools George Washington University, University of Richmond and George Mason University, as well as HBCU GO, Hampton University and Towson University. This total represents the most college basketball games broadcast on the network in a single season and includes 31 women’s games and 38 games featuring HBCUs.
In addition to the network’s college basketball coverage, Monumental Sports Network is the exclusive local television media rights holder for the NBA’s Washington Wizards, NHL’s Washington Capitals, WNBA’s Washington Mystics and Capital City NBA G League Go-Go. It also proudly offers a full schedule of original programming and live college football, college volleyball, high school basketball and esports, as well as Washington Spirit (NWSL), Old Glory DC (Major League Rugby) , Washington Freedom (Major League Cricket). , and Annapolis Blues (NPSL) matches. In total, MNMT will broadcast nearly 500 games during the 2024-25 season, an all-time record.
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About Monumental Sports Network
Monumental Sports Network is wholly owned and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE). The network holds exclusive local television media rights to games of the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards and WNBA’s Washington Mystics. MNMT is also the television and digital home of the NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go and the NBA 2K League’s Wizards District Gaming, as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes content and original sports and entertainment programming. The network also offers the most comprehensive regional sports programming for high schools and colleges in the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area. To learn more, visit: www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com.
About the Atlantic 10 Conference
The Atlantic 10 Conference was founded in 1975 and consists of 15 diverse members in nine states and Washington, DC. The mission of the Atlantic 10 is to provide an enhanced student-athlete experience across 22 nationally competitive championship sports. The basketball-centric conference is committed to integrity, educational excellence and providing equitable, championship-quality experiences to its student-athletes, coaches and support staff. Members include Davidson College, University of Dayton, Duquesne University, Fordham University, George Mason University, George Washington University, La Salle University, Loyola University Chicago, University of Massachusetts, University of Rhode Island, University of Richmond, St. Bonaventure University, St. Joseph’s University, St. Louis University and Virginia Commonwealth University. For more information, visit www.atlantic10.com.