Basketball powerhouse Gonzaga to join Pac-12 in all sports for 2026 season [Video]

The Pac-12 is adding Gonzaga as a member in all sports the school plays starting in July 2026, the conference announced Tuesday.

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Gonzaga brings a rich basketball tradition to the refurbished Pac-12, as the Zags have reached the Round of 16 of the NCAA tournament nine consecutive times.

According to ESPN sources, talks intensified over the past three days. Gonzaga brings strong media value to the league from a basketball perspective, as it’s one of the sport’s top brands and most consistent winners.

Gonzaga is the overhauled Pac-12’s eighth member, but it does not count as the league’s eighth full-time member, as the school doesn’t have football. The Pac-12 still needs to add another member to reach minimum conference thresholds.

Gonzaga brings the league one of the most powerful basketball programs, as the Bulldogs have reached every NCAA …