As Zag fans know by now, Gonzaga has moved on from the West Coast Conference and is set to join the new-look Pac-12 Conference.
The news was released to the public on Oct. 1, with GU officially set to move to the Pac-12 on July 1, 2026. When GU exits the WCC, it will represent the end of a four-decade tenure as a part of the conference.
For GU men’s and women’s basketball, both programs will be facing top competition on a more consistent basis in conference play. Past Zag teams have faced backlash for having an easier conference schedule in the WCC, and fans have speculated that this is why this success has not translated to a national title.