briefsports.net
A quick sports reference. Short answers, primary sources.
College Conference · NCAA Division I

Atlantic 10 Conference

The A-10 — a 15-member basketball-first conference of mostly private universities across the East and Midwest.
✓ Last reviewed: August 2026
Founded1975
DivisionNCAA Division I

What is the Atlantic 10 Conference?

The Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10) is one of the strongest non-football conferences in Division I, a basketball-first league of mostly private and urban universities across the eastern half of the country.[1] [2]

Members and sports

Members include Dayton, VCU, Saint Louis, George Washington, Richmond, St. Bonaventure and Fordham. The A-10 sponsors a broad championship program including swimming & diving, and regularly sends multiple teams to March Madness.[1]

Since when does it exist?

Founded in 1975 and known as the Atlantic 10 since 1982; headquartered in Newport News, Virginia.[1]

Why does the Atlantic 10 Conference matter?

As a consistent multi-bid basketball league with national television coverage, the A-10 ranks at the top of Division I outside the football powers.[1] [2]

References

  1. Atlantic 10 — official site. Accessed August 2026.
  2. NCAA — About the NCAA. Accessed August 2026.