REBIRTH: Can the Pac-12 POWER Their Way Back with Braden Huff and Gonzaga Leading the Charge?

Pac-12 basketball returns with a bold new look as Gonzaga, Utah State, San Diego State, and Texas State join Oregon State and Washington State in a revamped nine-team conference. With Braden Huff and Mason Falslev positioned as early frontrunners for Player of the Year, could this power shift signal a new West Coast dynasty or vulnerability for traditional juggernauts? The landscape is further shaken by key coaching moves, including Ben Jacobson taking over at Utah State and Justin Joyner stepping in at Oregon State. Andy Patton and Isaac Schade break down tiered conference rankings, fresh award predictions, and whether the Pac-12 still deserves its 'Power Conference' status or is now battling the A-10 for national relevance. Key storylines include Gonzaga’s full media share, top transfer additions like Massamba Diop, and which teams are most likely to secure NCAA Tournament bids in a rapidly changing college hoops environment. PHOTO CREDIT: Troy Wayrynen - Imagn Images JOIN the Locked On College Basketball Everydayer Club! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the Locked On College Basketball community: https://lockedoncollegebasketball.supercast.com/ Join the Locked On College Basketball Discord: https://discord.gg/bsKxDp8Qqb Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-college-basketball/ Locked On College Basketball TikTok Locked On College Basketball Twitter Locked On College Basketball Instagram Andy Patton Twitter Isaac Schade Twitter Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Butcher Box If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. SupplyHouse Visit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master. Use promo code S H 5 College for five percent off your first order. SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. Wayfair Transform your space with pieces that hold up to real life. Join Wayfair Rewards today and get five percent back on every purchase. Head to https://Wayfair.com or shop the Wayfair app for all things home. Every style. Every home. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.