The makeover of Pac-12 basketball is underway.
On the eve of the Final Four in an NCAA Tournament that has been devoid of any Pac-12 influence since the first full day of the opening round, the league already has witnessed its share of premature defections.
Some hardly were unexpected. For instance, Arizona underclassmen Rawle Alkins, Allonzo Trier, and Deandre Ayton were recognized during the Wildcats' senior day, with all in attendance well aware this season would be that trio's only one together in Tucson. Others have been slightly more surprising, such as Washington State's roster getting decimated by Robert Franks' decision to go pro and underrated point guard Malachi Flynn opting to transfer.