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College basketball conference changes: Takeaways after 27 teams move to new leagues for 2026-27


After a relatively subdued year of realignment in 2025-26, college basketball will undergo seismic conference shifts for 2026-27 that take effect on July 1 as the collegiate athletic calendar flips the page. Much of the movement stems from the reformed Pac-12, which is returning to the scene as a 9-team basketball conference after two years off the grid. (CBS Sports)

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College basketball conference changes: Takeaways after 27 teams move to new leagues for 2026-27