Gonzaga is the Pac-12's overall eighth member, but it does not count as a full-time member since the school doesn't have football.
Gonzaga is the Pac-12's overall eighth member, but it does not count as a full-time member since the school doesn't have football.Fresno State is officially joining the Pac-12 conference in 2026, the university has confirmed.
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 brings the league one of the most powerful basketball programs, as the Bulldogs have reached every NCAA tournament that's been played since 1999 -- a streak of 25 straight years.
Gonzaga will join San Diego State, Colorado State, Utah State, Fresno State, Boise State, Washington State and Oregon State for a strong regional basketball league.
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