Gonzaga, five Mountain West teams join revamped Pac-12 for 2026-27

As of July 1, 2026, Gonzaga and five Mountain West teams have moved to the new Pac-12, which now comprises nine teams. The revamped conference includes Texas State from the Sun Belt, along with Oregon State and Washington State, while the Mountain West has added Hawaii, UC Davis, and UTEP to fill the gaps. The changes come after the Pac-12 was inactive for two years, and it aims to restore its status in college basketball. The new lineup could position the Pac-12 as the top non-major conference, with six of its nine teams already ranked in the top 100 for the upcoming season.

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