West Coast Conference MBB projections for 2024-25: Gonzaga’s on top, but where do WSU and OSU fit in their new home?

Washington State and Oregon State made all the right strategic decisions after the Pac-12 collapsed and they were left behind in the realignment game. The list of shrewd moves included placing their basketball teams in the West Coast Conference as affiliate members for the next two seasons.

But from a competitive standpoint, the timing of their WCC partnership couldn’t have been much worse for the Cougars and Beavers.

The WCC looks loaded in 2024-25, with a powerhouse at the very top and a strong collection of contenders.