# RESURRECTED: Gonzaga Headlines New Pac-12 as Mountain West Powers BOOST League Status

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Podcast: [Locked On College Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-college-basketball-816318)
Published: 2026-07-01T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Pac-12 basketball is reborn with Gonzaga leading a bold new era—can this revamped conference reclaim its Power status? Isaac Schade and Andy Patton unpack the latest realignment shocks as Oregon State and Washington State rally a fresh lineup featuring Mountain West powerhouses Utah State, San Diego State, Colorado State, Boise State, and a surprise arrival from Texas State. With Mark Few’s Bulldogs joining the fray, is the Pac-12 poised for on-court dominance and renewed national respect? Andy and Isaac break down early power rankings, key roster moves, and Gonzaga’s financial windfall in their high-stakes conference jump. The duo explores the impacts on Mountain West, WCC, and national tournament bids while questioning which programs could emerge as challengers to Gonzaga’s throne. Has the Pac-12 become the ultimate mid-major plus, or is a true basketball renaissance underway in the West?

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