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Welcome to the Pac-12, Version 2.0: How we got here, what to know about each team, 2026 contenders

The Pac-12 Conference is back with a new lineup and renewed focus on basketball.

By · Published July 2, 2026  00:01 UTC · Updated July 6, 2026  17:31 UTC

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The Pac-12 officially launched as a reborn league with seven full-time members, including Colorado State, Oregon State, and Washington State. The MGM Grand is set to host the conference basketball tournament through the 2027-28 season.

Epilogue added 106d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 9 distinct news outlets with 11 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 8.
  • Primary Driver: The Pac-12 Conference is back with a new lineup and renewed focus on basketball.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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The Pac-12 Conference has officially relaunched with seven new full-time members. Coverage emphasizes the conference's return after years of uncertainty. The Spokesman-Review and OregonLive.com report that the Pac-12 basketball tournament will return to Las Vegas.

CBS Sports and Yahoo Sports provide overviews of the new teams and potential contenders for the 2026 season. Colorado State Athletics and The Coloradoan note Colorado State's move from the Mountain West to the Pac-12. The next steps include the 2026-27 basketball season.

Coverage does not yet specify the full list of new members or the impact on other conferences.

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What teams are part of the new Pac-12 Conference?

Coverage does not yet specify the full list of new members.

When will the Pac-12 basketball tournament take place?

The Pac-12 basketball tournament will return to Las Vegas for the 2027-28 season.

Which teams are considered contenders for the 2026 season?

CBS Sports coverage identifies potential contenders but does not specify which teams.

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