Gonzaga and UConn DRAW eyes as Protect College Sports Act PROMPTS realignment decisions!

Has Gonzaga emerged as a prime target for Big 12 expansion if the Protect College Sports Act reshapes conference realignment rules? Could the Zags, boasting a powerhouse men’s basketball program, find themselves in a major conference sooner than expected? Jaylen McLaughlin’s commitment to Washington State adds intrigue—will the Cougars’ recruiting momentum elevate them from the Pac-12 basement? Andy Patton highlights the implications of congressional amendments for mid-major programs like Gonzaga, the shifting landscape for Pac-12 contenders, and the strategic moves of power conferences eyeing basketball-focused schools. Discussion turns to Washington State’s recruiting wins under Coach David Riley, key transfer moves, and what needs to go right for the Cougs to compete. Plus, insight into Gonzaga’s high-profile non-conference showdown with UCLA and lively zigzag banter on SEC realignment rumors and must-have BLT ingredients. Written work covering Gonzaga at SI: https://www.si.com/college/gonzaga  Get Locked On Zags ad-free with the Everydayer Club. Plus, members-only Discord access. Join at  https://lockedonzags.supercast.com/ Support us by supporting our sponsors!  Odoo  Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.  Rugiet  Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl  Rugiet. Performance medicine for men.  Indeed  Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast  FanDuel  Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit  https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.