HUGE: Pac-12 Basketball Heading Back to Vegas, Gonzaga Front Runner?

The Pac-12 Tournament will take place at MGM Garden Grand in Las Vegas for 2027 and 2028! In this special Locked On College Crossover, Christian Rauh and Andy Patton break down the biggest news surrounding the conference's official launch, including the announcement that the Pac-12 Men's Basketball Tournament will return to Las Vegas beginning in 2027. They discuss the new tournament format, why rewarding regular-season champions matters, and what it means for NCAA Tournament bids. The conversation also dives into Gonzaga's newest additions, including Nathan Desouza and Skyler Wicks, and what those moves mean for Mark Few's roster entering the 2026-27 college basketball season. Plus, Boise State adds an experienced assistant coach, early Pac-12 basketball power rankings, underrated teams, conference predictions, and the debut of the new "Zig or Zag" segment. If you're a fan of Gonzaga, Washington State, Oregon State, Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State, San Diego State, Utah State, Texas State, or the future of Pac-12 basketball, this episode covers everything you need to know. Topics Covered: Pac-12 officially launches July 1, 2026 Pac-12 Basketball Tournament moving to Las Vegas New tournament bracket explained Gonzaga basketball roster updates Skyler Wicks eligibility discussion Boise State coaching addition Early Pac-12 basketball outlook NCAA Tournament implications Conference predictions and fan Q&A Subscribe for daily Pac-12 coverage throughout football and basketball season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 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) Pac-12 Conference: Boise State Broncos, Colorado State Rams, Fresno State Bulldogs, Gonzaga Bulldogs, Oregon State Beavers, San Diego State Aztecs, Texas State Bobcats, Utah State Aggies, Washington State Cougars