Pac-12 returns with nine schools as college basketball conferences shift

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  The Pac-12 is returning with nine schools, including Gonzaga, as college basketball conference realignment reshapes the mid-major ranks.

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  The new Pac-12 group includes eight state schools and Gonzaga, according to CBS Sports.

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  The conference’s new membership draws several schools from the Mountain West.

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  The Mountain West retained UNLV, New Mexico and Nevada and added Grand Canyon.

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  CBS Sports expects the Pac-12 to aim for at least three NCAA Tournament teams annually, with 2027 as a possible first target.

Who

Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Gonzaga, Oregon State, San Diego State, Texas State, Utah State and Washington State are joining the Pac-12.

What

The Pac-12 is returning with nine schools as college basketball conferences realign.

When

The article was published on October 12, 2026. The Pac-12’s first season is not dated.

Where

The changes affect college basketball conferences, including the Pac-12 and Mountain West in the western United States.

Why

The article describes conference realignment but does not state a specific reason for the Pac-12’s return.

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