CAA Announces Air Force Reserve As Title Partner Of 2026 Men's Basketball Championship
Rob Washburn
RICHMOND, Va. (November 4, 2025) – The Coastal Athletic Association is excited to announce Air Force Reserve as the title partner of the 2026 CAA Men’s Basketball Championship.
The partnership is part of a national agreement secured by Van Wagner, which manages the CAA’s partnerships and corporate marketing program.
“We are pleased to welcome Air Force Reserve as the title partner of the 2026 CAA Men’s Basketball Championship,” CAA Commissioner Joe D’Antonio said. “The opportunity to be aligned with a branch of the military and help promote the great service they provide our country is an honor, and we look forward to building the relationship as we crown our champion in Washington, D.C.”
As part of the agreement, Air Force Reserve will be featured prominently through consistent branding, on-site engagement and digital and social media messaging during the championship. Air Force Reserve will also receive significant exposure as part of the conference’s marketing efforts leading up to the championship.
“This valuable partnership will help us highlight the multiple benefits of serving in the Air Force Reserve,” said Lt. Col. Jon Quinlan, Air Force Reserve Recruiting deputy commander. “Serving in the Air Force Reserve is much like playing on an award-winning sports team. We offer flexible service, stable benefits and a purpose-driven mission to be part of defending our nation while staying connected to your community.”
The 2026 Air Force Reserve CAA Men’s Basketball Championship takes place March 6-10, 2026 at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C. All 13 conference teams will battle for the title and an automatic bid to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship.
About the CAA
Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, the CAA has 13 full members located along the East Coast from Boston to Charleston, S.C. The conference sponsors 24 sports and has produced 17 national team champions in four different sports, 33 individual national champions, 15 national players of the year, 15 national coaches of the year, and 13 winners of the Honda Award. For more information, visit
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About Air Force Reserve
The mission of the Air Force Reserve is to provide combat-ready forces to fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace, whenever and wherever needed. As a critical component of the United States Air Force, the Air Force Reserve supports global operations while remaining ready to respond to domestic emergencies and humanitarian efforts. It is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping Reserve Citizen Airmen to execute a wide range of missions that contribute to national defense and global security.
The Air Force Reserve offers part-time and full-time service options, enabling individuals to serve while maintaining civilian careers or pursuing higher education. Each year, the Reserve recruits thousands of enlisted and officer personnel across core specialties including Aviation, Maintenance, Intelligence, Cyber, Medical, Security Forces, and Logistics. This flexibility allows members to develop valuable skills, gain leadership experience, and serve their country with pride.