Pepperdine Graphic · Oct 9, 2024
Gonzaga Set to Leave West Coast Conference
Junior Michael Ajayi drives against the Gonzaga defense Jan. 18 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Washington local Ajayi transferred to Gonzaga after one season with the Waves. Photo by Mary ElisabethGonzaga University announced Oct. 1 they will depart from the West Coast Conference following the conclusion of the 2024-2025 season, leaving 12 teams in the conference for the start of the 2026 season, according to multiple reports.
The decision comes after Gonzaga announced their plan to join the Pac-12 in 2026, becoming the eighth team to join the conference after 10 teams left the Pac-12 following the 2023-2024 season.