Gonzaga’s move into the new Pac-12 is starting to look real in the smallest details, too.
On Monday, the Bulldogs showed off their first basketball jerseys for the 2026-27 season, and the big change is simple: a new Pac-12 patch stitched into the corner. The conference officially launched on July 1, and Gonzaga is already rolling out the look that will go with its next chapter.
The reveal came with a pair of social posts from the program, including the lines, “New Era. New Patch. #ZagsToPac12” and “New patches are here 👀 #ZagsToPac12.”
For Gonzaga, the jersey update is just the visual side of a much bigger shift. After nearly 50 years in the West Coast Conference, the Bulldogs are heading to the rebuilt Pac-12 in 2026-27, joining a league that now includes Oregon State and Washington State, plus San Diego State, Utah State, Colorado State, Boise State, Fresno State, and Texas State.
The Pac-12 has also made a slight tweak to its logo as part of the rebuild, though the conference kept the Pac-12 name even with only nine full members.
Gonzaga’s decision is about more than branding. The school is set to receive a full share of the Pac-12’s media rights deal, which should mean a major jump in annual revenue for the private school in Spokane. Pac-12 commissioner Terea Gould has said it would be “incredibly inappropriate” to release the annual figures for the media deal, but even a low estimate of $7 million per year would be well beyond what Gonzaga was bringing in from the WCC arrangement.
That money matters. It gives Gonzaga more room to compete in NIL and separates the Bulldogs from league peers that have to split revenue with a roster of 80+ football players.
The basketball fit looks strong, too. The new Pac-12 brings a more balanced men’s basketball field, with fewer teams weighing down the NET rankings.
San Diego State, Utah State, Boise State, and Colorado State have all reached the NCAA Tournament in recent years, while Oregon State, Fresno State, and Texas State have been below average. Oregon State is also entering a new phase with Justin Joyner taking over for Wayne Tinkle as head coach.
Even with the move and the new surroundings, Gonzaga should still be in the mix at the top. The added revenue, stronger competition, and a better league profile all point toward a favorable setup for 2026-27, when the Bulldogs are expected to remain the team to beat while still sorting out a new point guard to replace Mario Saint-Supery.
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