The Pac-12 is gaining one other member.
On Tuesday, the Pac-12 and the Gonzaga Bulldogs introduced their new partnership.
Gonzaga is the eighth group within the convention and can be a part of the convention efficient July 1, 2026, with competitors starting for all convention sports activities sponsored by the college within the 2026-27 tutorial 12 months.
That is one other large addition for the Pac-12 after including 5 new groups final month. Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Utah State and San Diego State are all leaving the Mountain West Convention. Like Gonzaga, they’re additionally successfully becoming a member of the Pac-12 previous to the 2026-2027 tutorial 12 months.
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The Gonzaga Bulldogs emblem is seen at heart court docket at McCarthey Athletic Heart. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports activities)
Previous to all of the current additions, Oregon State and Washington State had been the one two groups within the Pac-12 after the mass exodus following final season.
Gonzaga had beforehand been a part of the West Coast Convention for about 40 years.
“We’re delighted to welcome Gonzaga into the Pac-12 as they embark with us on this unimaginable path forward,” stated Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould in an announcement.
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Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few helped Gonzaga turn into the most effective faculty basketball groups within the nation. (Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports activities)
“At this time represents an thrilling milestone for the Pac-12 as we welcome one other excellent establishment with a wealthy historical past of success into our league,” Gould added.
The addition of Gonzaga makes the Pac-12 poised to compete on the highest ranges of basketball. During the last 5 seasons, Gonzaga boasts a 286-44 (86.7 successful share) mixed file in girls’s and males’s basketball.
“It is a nice day for Gonzaga College,” stated Gonzaga Athletics Director Chris Standiford in an announcement.
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The Gonzaga Bulldogs emblem on a pair of shorts throughout a university basketball recreation in opposition to the Syracuse Orange on day two of the Allstate Maui Invitational on the SimpliFi Area at Stan Sheriff Heart on Nov. 21, 2023 in Honolulu. (Mitchell Layton/Getty Photos)
“We’re excited to hitch a convention with nice custom and a dedication to innovating throughout this evolving time in collegiate athletics. I’d prefer to thank Commissioner Teresa Gould for her management as these talks progressed earnestly over the weekend, our alignment grew to become evident, and our imaginative and prescient shared,” Standiford continued.
The Pac-12 will proceed to look to develop as they get better from the fallout of USC and UCLA, amongst different universities, leaving the convention.
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