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Gonzaga University officially becomes a Pac‑12 member on July 1, 2026, joining a revitalized league that promises stronger competition and increased revenue for its athletic programs.
From Rome to Paris, top programs will clash in a series of non‑conference games that showcase returning stars, new recruits and historic first‑meetings.
Gonzaga’s women’s basketball program enters the new campaign with continuity at its core, having locked in ten of the eleven players who powered the previous season’s run. Among the returnees are standout guard Lauren Whittaker and sharpshooting forward Allie Turner, both of whom earned All‑Conference honors last year. Their presence provides a stable foundation as the Zags look to build on recent success.