The Mountain West has established itself as college basketball's preeminent mid-major conference in the last few years, highlighted by San Diego State's run to the national title.
While conference realignment wreaked havoc around it, the Mountain West's stability put it on a tier by itself, surpassing the American and Atlantic 10.
The new Six Pac makes sense geographically, with San Diego State, Colorado State, Boise State, and Fresno State joining Oregon State and Washington State.
Luring Gonzaga from the West Coast Conference would cement the Pac-12 as a top-six basketball conference, indicating the importance of brand recognition.
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