It's been a minute but we're back! Saint Mary's may not be done yet. Mickey McConnell making an impact in his first recruiting season and signed ESPN Top 100 and McDonald's All-American Darius Bivins. The Gaels' schedule is shaping up, too.

Who else has been making moves?

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No more sweating who is leaving. Now, we can await the list of guys coming in and they are coming in hot. A number of teams have already started staking their claims, including San Diego, Pepperdine, and Loyola Marymount. But Santa Clara and Saint Mary's are right there as well.We talk with San Diego Head Coach JR Blount about the new gig and what he has in store for the Toreros. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5142606956593152

The West Coast Conference has made some noise of its own in the offseason by adding UC Santa Barbara. The Gauchos, who were in the WCC from 1965-69, will be the 12th full member and make their return for the 2027-28 season.

They are the third addition in the last seven months, following Denver and UC San Diego.

How will they fit into the WCC?

San Diego is making its own waves. 

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Santa Clara becoming an NBA factory? Allen Graves declares for the NBA Draft.Mark Few named to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Portal officially opens. NCAA to expand March Madness to 76 teams.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5142606956593152

The portal has not officially opened but it is underway. Several prominent WCC names have announced they will hit the portal. Who from your team is out? But a few have said they are staying.

Pepperdine hires Griff Aldrich as their new head coach. Pacific extends Dave Smart. San Diego fills out coaching staff. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5142606956593152

Santa Clara played one of the more exciting games of the NCAA Tournament's First Round but came up short. Gonzaga advanced to the Round of 32 but fell to a surging Texas team. Saint Mary's fell flat against Texas A&M.

Seattle U eliminated by Auburn in the NIT second Round

The season has concluded. One more look back at these teams and what the offseason will hold for a new look WCC.

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The day many in Moraga thought would never come has arrived. Randy Bennett has taken a job to leave Saint Mary's after 25 years at the helm. What is next for Saint Mary's?

San Diego introduces new head coach JR Blount. How much optimism is there with the Toreros?

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Selection Sunday has come and gone and Gonzaga, Saint Mary's, and Santa Clara have their matchups.3-seed Gonzaga will take on Kennesaw State7-seed Saint Mary's will face Texas A&M10-seed Santa Clara will face Kentucky🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5142606956593152

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Santa Clara came into the WCC Tournament needing at least one win to feel confident about their NCAA Tournament hopes and got it with a win over Pacific. But is it enough? A win over Saint Mary's should solidify it.

Oregon State, behind a dazzling performance from Dez White, rallied in the first half and held on for dear life as they beat USF to advance to the WCC semis against Gonzaga.