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Despite the transfer portal craziness, Portland brought back some key pieces from a team that beat No. 6 Gonzaga last season and won three of its last four games. With a core of Timo George, Dante Censori-Hercules, and James O'Donnell to add to the newest Foxwell (Austin), the Pilots aim to upset the external expectations once again.

The San Francisco Dons had their streak of four consecutive 20-win seasons snapped last year but with a revamped roster and a wealth of international talent, USF aims to get back into the race for the top of the WCC.#basketball #ncaa #marchmadness

The Pepperdine Waves are essentially starting over and everything will be new. The coaches. The roster. The facility. New head coach Griff Aldrich has brought two different low major programs to the NCAA Tournament and has already made some waves while building his roster. As they prepare to move into their new digs at The Mountain at Mullin Park, the mix of veterans and highly touted first years should give those in Malibu something to be excited about.#basketball #ncaa #marchmadness

Santa Clara snapped its more than three-decade long drought and reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1994. The question now is what do you do from here? Will the Broncos pick up the pieces and be able to contend for a WCC championship and a return to the Dance?#basketball #ncaa #marchmadness

The Loyola Marymount Lions fell short of expectations a year ago and entered the offseason needing to fill a lot of roster spots. They did not disappoint.Incoming transfers like All Wright, Zion Sensley, and the return of Jevon Porter bring some intrigue to this squad early. Will this talent translate into a top half finish in the WCC?#basketball #ncaa #coaching

The Saint Mary's Gaels enter their first season in 26 years without Randy Bennett on the sidelines. What will this first season bring? Former WCC Player of the Year and Saint Mary's alum Mickey McConnell enters his first season as a head coach. The roster has been retooled with a slew of high major transfers but are anchored by the return of all-league guard Joshua Dent.With all the changes, is Saint Mary's still the team to beat in the WCC?#basketball #ncaa #coaching

San Francisco brought on Brent Blaylock as the new director of athletics in June and has hit the ground running. With previous stops at Oregon State, Arizona, and the NFL, Blaylock brings a wealth of experience to the Hilltop.

It's been a minute but we're back! Saint Mary's may not be done yet. Mickey McConnell making an impact in his first recruiting season and signed ESPN Top 100 and McDonald's All-American Darius Bivins. The Gaels' schedule is shaping up, too. Who else has been making moves? Also, it finally happened. The NCAA Tournament has expanded to 76 teams. Ugh. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5142606956593152

No more sweating who is leaving. Now, we can await the list of guys coming in and they are coming in hot. A number of teams have already started staking their claims, including San Diego, Pepperdine, and Loyola Marymount. But Santa Clara and Saint Mary's are right there as well.We talk with San Diego Head Coach JR Blount about the new gig and what he has in store for the Toreros. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5142606956593152

The West Coast Conference has made some noise of its own in the offseason by adding UC Santa Barbara. The Gauchos, who were in the WCC from 1965-69, will be the 12th full member and make their return for the 2027-28 season. They are the third addition in the last seven months, following Denver and UC San Diego. How will they fit into the WCC? San Diego is making its own waves.  🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5142606956593152

Santa Clara becoming an NBA factory? Allen Graves declares for the NBA Draft.Mark Few named to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Portal officially opens. NCAA to expand March Madness to 76 teams.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5142606956593152

The portal has not officially opened but it is underway. Several prominent WCC names have announced they will hit the portal. Who from your team is out? But a few have said they are staying. Pepperdine hires Griff Aldrich as their new head coach. Pacific extends Dave Smart. San Diego fills out coaching staff. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5142606956593152

Santa Clara played one of the more exciting games of the NCAA Tournament's First Round but came up short. Gonzaga advanced to the Round of 32 but fell to a surging Texas team. Saint Mary's fell flat against Texas A&M. Seattle U eliminated by Auburn in the NIT second Round The season has concluded. One more look back at these teams and what the offseason will hold for a new look WCC. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5142606956593152

The day many in Moraga thought would never come has arrived. Randy Bennett has taken a job to leave Saint Mary's after 25 years at the helm. What is next for Saint Mary's? San Diego introduces new head coach JR Blount. How much optimism is there with the Toreros? 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5142606956593152

Selection Sunday has come and gone and Gonzaga, Saint Mary's, and Santa Clara have their matchups.3-seed Gonzaga will take on Kennesaw State7-seed Saint Mary's will face Texas A&M10-seed Santa Clara will face Kentucky🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5142606956593152